While 3DP companies compete with printers, processes, & software, they’re upping the ante with proprietary materials competition. The 3D printing market has become a battleground of proprietary materials. Stratasys maintains a strong position in proprietary thermoplastic materials, while 3D Systems…
Another merger circus? Will someone finally perfect the technology for mass production? The additive manufacturing world’s big news in 2023—the merger between Stratasys, the No.1 additive company (based on 2022 revenues) and Desktop Metal, the No. 4 company—turned into a…
As we step into 2024, the 3D printing industry reflects on a year of significant financial challenges. From supply chain disruptions to inflationary pressures, 2023 tested the resilience and adaptability of this innovative sector. However, with challenges come opportunities. Let’s…
It is possible to master the whole life cycle of your parts by combining additive manufacturing and injection molding. Take a look at our 3-step-process and download the whitepaper for more details. Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Injection Moulding (IM) are…
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) recently published ISO/ASTM 52939:2023. Titled “Additive manufacturing for construction — Qualification principles — Structural and infrastructure elements,” this standard aims to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency within the 3D printing construction industry. “The purpose of this document…
3D printing has come a long way, with the ability to print everything from electronics to medical devices. So when will multi-material 3D printing be able to create anything imaginable? 3D printing is no longer the future of technology; it is…
Australian large-format 3D printer manufacturer AML3D has announced a new prototype Nickel-Aluminium-Bronze (NAB) component order to support the US Navy’s submarine program. Worth approximately $0.6 million USD, this order is for the production of a prototype part weighing around 1 tonne. This part will…
The program will develop and demonstrate seven specific innovations. Wind energy is a vital component of a portfolio of clean, sustainable power. Those slow-moving turbine blades you see rotating at wind farms are constructed largely manually, and low-cost labor keeps…
The world’s growing commitment to sustainable energy solutions has gathered momentum in recent years, with solar power emerging as a leading contender for clean and renewable energy generation. As the demand for solar panels continues to soar, so does the…
The U.S. Department of Defense has quite a history of using 3D printing, working to implement this technology in many of its new weapons and vehicle designs. An example of this is the agreement between Newport News Shipbuilding and General…