3D Printing
Chameleon properties inspire 3D-printed objects
3D printing has evolved from basic designs to a wide range of highly-customisable objects. Still, there’s a big issue: Once objects are printed, they’re final. If you need a change, you’ll need a reprint. But imagine if that weren’t the case — if, for example, you could change the colour of your smartphone case or earrings on demand. Researchers from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intellig...
3D printer targets engineers and hobbyists
The LulzBot TAZ 6 and LulzBot Mini have been added to the Farnell element14 range of 3D printers. The LulzBot TAZ 6, suited for use by engineers, developers, architects or hobbyists boasts a print volume of 19,600cm3 usable space. The intermediate level printer also features innovative self-levelling and self-cleaning and a modular tool head design for flexible and multi material upgrades.
Investment looks promising for industrial 3D printing technology
EOS has announced its collaboration with Continental, with the purchase of several EOS M 290 systems, Continental is investing in industrial 3D printing as a production technology. The company is deploying the EOS systems to produce metal components in series and has also received key support from EOS in installing the systems, training employees, developing applications, and launching manufacturing capacities.
Nano Dimension sells another DragonFly Pro 2020 3D printer
Nano Dimension Ltd just announced that a leading European aerospace and defense supplier has purchased the company’s DragonFly 2020 Pro 3D Printer for professional electronics manufacturing. The international tier 1 supplier of systems and components will take delivery of the DragonFly 2020 Pro at its corporate research and technology centre.
Volumetric 3D printing builds on need for speed
While additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, is enabling engineers and scientists to build parts in configurations and designs never before possible, the impact of the technology has been limited by layer-based printing methods, which can take up to hours or days to build three-dimensional parts, depending on their complexity.
3D printed shop opens its doors in London
It is of the utmost importance that you visit Regent Street in London soon. Not just because of the picturesque scenery, fashion and art in the centre of London, but because a 3D printed shop has opened its doors. Bottletop’s shop features an interior that was 3D printed from 60,000 recycled plastic bottles and 5,000 cans. Author: Jamie, 3Dnatives
Removing design limitations for concrete components
Concrete components are traditionally made by casting. But the mold needed places significant limitations on design possibilities. 3D printing now provides new freedom in shaping. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are experimenting with various processes, including selective binding. This technology has made it possible for the first time to create intricate, bionic structures from real concrete.
3D printing of polymers for an industrial scale
The new EOS P 500 system for additive manufacturing (AM) has been introduced at formnext 2017 by technology supplier in the field of industrial 3D printing of metals and polymers, EOS. The system addresses companies who want to mass produce polymer parts on an industrial scale in combination with premium part quality.
DragonFly 2020 pro 3D printer wins productronica innovation award
Nano Dimensions, a company in the field of 3D printed electronics, not only attended productronica this year but also was awarded the productronica Innovation Award 2017 for its DragonFly 2020 Pro 3D Printer. As the winner in the PCB & EMS cluster, the DragonFly is recognised as the best of the best among new products designed for PCB and electronics manufacturing.
Improving efficiencies with high definition 3D print
Paragon Rapid Technologies claims to be the only service provider in the UK to have two NEO800 3D printers from RP Support. The UK-manufactured machines use the Stereolithography process to produce prototype parts with superior side wall quality and unrivalled build definition. Utilising the latest variable laser technology, build speed is optimized and surface finishing requirements are reduced by up to 50%, resulting in significantly ...