3D Printer ‘Fingerprint’ Fights Counterfeiters July 19, 2021 The thermodynamics of the extruder head, or “ThermoTag puts, a stamp undetectable to the naked eye on the physical properties of 3D printed parts. If proven and accepted through additional research, the phenomenon has implications for thwarting counterfeiting of parts and products, protecting intellectual property (IP) and tracing illegal manufacturing of weapons.
3D Systems Agrees to Sell Unit July 28, 2021 3D Systems agreed to sell its medical simulation business, Simbionix, to Surgical Science Sweden AB.
ExOne, Ford Look to Advance 3D Printing for Automotive March 17, 2021 ExOne Co. and Ford Motor Co. say they are on a path where 3D printing plays a bigger part in automotive manufacturing.
New Wohlers Report 2021 Finds 7.5% Growth in Additive Manufacturing Industry Despite Pandemic March 19, 2021 Wohlers Associates Inc. has announced the publication of Wohlers Report 2021. This marks the company’s 26th year of publishing its annual report on additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing.
Which Cut is Best, Water or Laser? July 14, 2021 Laser cutting and waterjet cutting: two great technologies that go great together? Or best when they play solo? As ever, the answer is it depends—on what work a shop has coming in the door, what materials are being processed most often, operator skill levels and, ultimately, the available equipment budget.
Making Welding Accessible to All July 16, 2021 With the ongoing shortage of skilled workers and the pickup in the economy, suppliers of welding equipment are finding ways to making welding easier for those working in manufacturing. Automation is the leading technique among many.
3D Systems Agrees to Sell Unit June 1, 2021 3D Systems said it agreed to sell its On Demand Manufacturing Business.
Stratasys Extends Technical Partnership With Team Penske September 17, 2020 Stratasys Ltd., the 3D printing company, said today it’s extending a technical partnership with the Team Penske racing operation.
SME 2020 Additive Manufacturing Industry Awards Recognize Leaders in Commercializing AM Technology November 17, 2020 SME’s 2020 Additive Manufacturing Industry Awards will celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of individuals, teams and companies that have had significant impact commercializing AM technology in a virtual ceremony to be held Thursday, Nov. 19.
3D Systems Announces Progress on Printer for Army November 12, 2020 3D Systems said it has achieved progress in the creation of the world’s largest, fastest most precise powder metal 3D printer.