Apr.26, 2017 -
French company Safran has announced a partnership with Prodways, the 3D printing subsidiary of Gorge Group. Together, the companies will seek to develop new and innovative 3D printing materials and processes. As part of the collaboration, Safran will also acquire a stake in Prodways.
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Siemens joins Adidas SPEEDFACTORIES project for custom 3D printed sportswear
Apr.26, 2017 -
Sportswear giant Adidas is collaborating with manufacturing and technology company Siemens to improve the Adidas SPEEDFACTORY, a new production system that makes use of 3D printing and other modern technologies to produce high-quality sporting goods.
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Port of Rotterdam's RAMLAB unveils its first 3D printed ship component in partnership with Autodesk
Apr.26, 2017 -
The Port of Rotterdam's Additive Manufacturing Fieldlab (RAMLAB) has successfully produced its first 3D printed pilot component'a ship's propeller'in partnership with Autodesk. The RAMLAB was established just over a year ago and has been pioneering the use of 3D printing in the maritime industry.
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Type A Machines improves Series 1 Pro 3D printer with BuildTak FlexPlate & Adaptive Auto-Leveling
Apr.26, 2017 -
FDM 3D printer maker Type A Machines has announced an update to its Series 1 line of 3D printers. The new Series 1 Pro features a magnetic interchangeable BuildTak FlexPlate platform and an Adaptive Auto-Leveling feature.
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EOS & 3YOURMIND's AMPI tool automatically identifies parts suitable for 3D printing
Apr.26, 2017 -
3D printing company EOS has partnered with 3D model analysis company 3YOURMIND to launch its new AM Part Identifier. Also known as AMPI, the new tool allows companies to scan their existing part inventories to find out which of their existing components are best suited for 3D printing.
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DARPA asks Xerox company PARC to build new product design system for advanced manufacturing
Apr.25, 2017 -
PARC, a Xerox company, has been chosen by DARPA to develop and deliver FIELDS, a 'new computational paradigm' for advanced manufacturing processes such as combined metal additive manufacturing and machining.
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Zeus the whippet learns to walk with 3D printed prosthetic paw
Apr.25, 2017 -
A plastic 3D printed prosthetic paw has been made for a proud puppy after the original was lost in a fight. Brazillian veterinary surgeons took a CT scan of Zeus the whippet's remanining legs, and were able to 3D print a replica paw that will allow the dog to walk a lot more comfortably.
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New TrussFab software uses 3D printing to make boats, furniture & buildings out of plastic bottles
Apr.25, 2017 -
Researchers at the Hasso Plattner Institute in Germany have created TrussFab, a new piece of software that turns digital 3D models into structures made from ordinary plastic bottles and 3D printed trusses.
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Google-backed Desktop Metal unveils 100x faster metal 3D printing system after raising $97M
Apr.25, 2017 -
Desktop Metal has just launched two metal 3D printing products, the DM Studio and DM Production systems. The company, which has raised investments from Google, BMW, and more, says that its new products will disrupt traditional metal manufacturing methods by offering increased production speeds, safety, and quality while reducing costs.
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German industrial group Thyssenkrupp to open 3D printing center this year
Apr.25, 2017 -
Thyssenkrupp, a German industrial group, has announced plans to open a 3D printing center which will allow it to produce 3D printed parts and products for its clients. According to the announcement, the upcoming 3D printing center is expected to be inaugurated in September of this year.
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3D printing and Hollywood special effects help realize ultra-realistic neurosurgical training model
Apr.25, 2017 -
An interdisciplinary team of neurosurgeons, simulation engineers, and special effects experts have created a 3D printed neurosurgical model that looks and feels like a real human. The 3D printed model combines special effects materials and 3D printed parts.
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'Rapid Liquid Printing' by MIT and Steelcase could change the face of 3D printing
Apr.25, 2017 -
Researchers at MIT have teamed up with Michigan-based furniture manufacturer Steelcase to develop a new method of 3D printing. Rapid Liquid Printing, as it's been dubbed, allows for the quick production of large objects using materials already found in other industrial processes. Currently under development, the new 3D printing method could be a game-changer in the field of customizing office furniture.
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Kentstrapper's large-format MAVIS 3D printer boasts filament and power outage monitors
Apr.25, 2017 -
Kentstrapper, a 3D printing company based in Italy, has announced the launch of MAVIS, its new large-format 3D printer. The 3D printer boasts automatic calibration, a smart GUI, and a 400 x 700 x 700 mm build volume, and can be used for large-scale prototyping.
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Apple hires Steven Keating, MIT grad who 3D printed his own brain tumour
Apr.25, 2017 -
Apple has hired Steven Keating, the MIT student who 3D printed his own brain tumor. Back in 2015, Keating made headlines with his innovative, data-centric approach to studying his cancer. The researcher gathered around 75 GB of information on his condition, which he leveraged to create digital and 3D printed models of his tumor, brain, and surgically-repaired skull.
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General Electric invests 100 million euros into German 3D printing site
Apr.25, 2017 -
General Electric (GE) is continuing to focus its gaze squarely on the EU 3D printing industry, with a game-changing investment of 100 million euros ($109 million USD) into a newly acquired production site in Lichtenfels, Germany. The strategic move follows GE's acquisition of Concept Laser, a privately held German 3D printing firm, last year.
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New SAP Distributed Manufacturing application connects engineers with 3D printing service providers
Apr.24, 2017 -
SAP SE, a market leader in enterprise application software headquartered in Walldorf, Germany, has today launched SAP Distributed Manufacturing, a new application that will 'make 3D printing a seamless part of digital manufacturing,' at Hannover Messe 2017.
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Nano Dimension appoints former 3D Systems president Avi Reichental to board of directors
Apr.24, 2017 -
Israeli 3D printed electronics company Nano Dimension Ltd. has announced that Avi Reichental, former president, chief executive officer, and director at 3D Systems, has joined its board of directors. Nano Dimension is known best for its 3D printed multi-layer PCB technology.
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Apr.24, 2017 -
The Mobility Division of global engineering and technology company Siemens has announced it is using Stratasys FDM 3D printers to fabricate low-volume production parts for rail companies, including Stadtwerke Ulm/Neu Ulm (SWU) Verkehr GmbH, a German transport services provider.
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Siemens announces new online platform for global on-demand 3D printing production
Apr.24, 2017 -
Global tech company Siemens has announced plans to develop a new web-based collaborative platform that will enable on-demand product design and 3D printing production across the global manufacturing industry. The new online platform is being developed by Siemens' PLM software team.
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20-year-old receives 3D printed skull implant after removal of extremely rare tumor
Apr.24, 2017 -
Tiffany Cullern, a 20-year-old from Swindon, Wiltshire in the U.K., has had her skull rebuilt thanks to a 3D printed skull implant. The young woman had been suffering from an incredibly rare tumor, about the size of a golf ball, that was growing on her brain.
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Ontario's new $5M ADEISS Centre could transform medical 3D printing in North America
Apr.24, 2017 -
The London Medical Network (LMN), a healthcare specialist based in Ontario, Canada, has announced the 6.8 million CAD (5 million USD) formation of a new medical 3D printing center in partnership with Ontario's Western University and British engineering firm Renishaw PLC.
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3D printed beekeeping device keeps out parasites, could send Spanish student scientists to Sydney
Apr.23, 2017 -
A team of Spanish students aged between 14 and 16 is looking to raise '5,000 to take its 3D printed beekeeping solution to the FIRST LEGO League Asia Pacific Open in Sydney, Australia. The Valencia-based team, named 'Invictus Lego,' has created a 3D printed anti-parasite tool for beehives.
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Mat Collishaw's new room-sized 3D printed zoetrope blends 19th-century ideas with 21st-century tech
Apr.22, 2017 -
Renowned UK artist Mat Collishaw is broadening his horizons with a new 3D printed zoetrope. 'The Centrifugal Soul' is a room-size piece covered in 3D printed birds and flowers, currently on display at Blain|Southern in London. Cut into 18 frames and spinning at 60 rotations per minute, the one-second loop appears to come magically to life.
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Adafruit 3D prints amazing flexible Lego strips that stick to any glass surface
Apr.22, 2017 -
Adafuit has used 3D printing to make bases for building with Lego bricks. The flexible strips are printed using heated Ninjaflex filament, which gives them a smooth bottom that will cling tightly to glass surfaces, and the upper part of the strip allows for strong connection to any type of Lego brick
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Mag launches Kickstarter for new Mag ICreatum all-in-one 3D printer, CNC mill and laser engraver
Apr.21, 2017 -
A new 3D printer, the Mag ICreatum, is now being crowdfunded through Kickstarter. The all-in-one 3D printer offers laser engraving, CNC carving and plotting, as well as FFF 3D printing. It's an all-metal machine designed to be easy to use as well as affordable and modifiable.
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Korean government to incentivize 3D printing, robotics, AI in healthcare
Apr.21, 2017 -
The South Korean government has announced the establishment of a new evaluations system for the use of medical devices. It is taking measures to ensure that newer, innovative technologies like 3D printing or robotics will be particularly incentivized.
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3D printing could help 27-year-old Chinese woman grow a new face
Apr.21, 2017 -
A 27-year-old woman from Shanghai is set to undergo a one-year facial reconstruction process after losing much of her face to infection as a child, according to sources in China. 3D printing will be used to create guides for the new facial features.
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SHINING3D opens new EMEA HQ in Germany, launches two new Einscan 3D scanners
Apr.21, 2017 -
SHINING3D has announced the opening of its European Headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. SHINING3D EMEA has already kicked off its operations with the launch of a new generation of EinScan 3D scanners, which includes the EinScan-SE (Elite) and the EinScan-SP (Platinum).
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Adafruit's 3D printed LED wayFinder is the barbarian cosplay prop we've been waiting for
Apr.21, 2017 -
Adafruit's Erin St Blaine has designed a 'glowing viking rune wayFinder' for a barbarian cosplay costume. The prop, inspired by 'ancient stories and legends' while containing the 'newest fanciest tech,' has a 3D printed plastic case and glowing LED strips.
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3D printed Cora Ball aims to stop water pollution caused by laundry microfibers
Apr.21, 2017 -
The Rozalia Project has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a remarkably simple product that could have a real impact on the state of our oceans. Made with the help of 3D printing, the Cora Ball is designed to catch microfibers that are shed from our clothes in the washing machine.
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Johnson and Johnson introduces new surgical tools including 3D printed bone technology from TRS
Apr.20, 2017 -
De Puy Synthes, which is part of the Johnson and Johnson family, has acquired 3D printed bone technology from Tissue Regeneration Systems. This will complement of a new range of medical devices and solutions that Johnson and Johnson will be introducing to the market, including surgical guides and implants.
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MAN Diesel & Turbo 3D prints serial production gas turbine components
Apr.20, 2017 -
German engine provider MAN Diesel & Turbo has announced it is now 3D printing metal components for its gas turbines. The company claims it is the first manufacturer in the world to integrate metal 3D printed parts 'not only for test runs, but also for serial production.'
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Metal 3D printing supports 'eaten away' in electrochemical process developed at Arizona State
Apr.20, 2017 -
Owen Hildreth, an assistant professor of 3D nanofabrication at Arizona State University (ASU), has devised an electrochemical process that could be used to 'eat away' the support structures used in metal 3D printing.
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