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Naked Labs receives $14 million investment to develop 3D body scanner
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WSU National Institute for Aviation Research joins Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence
Rostec allocates $44.5 million to introduce additive manufacturing to Russian aerospace Eth Machine Learning 2015
FATHOM to promote additive manufacturing adoption with GoEngineer
Renishaw reports record £611.4M turnover for full FY2018
voxeljet reports revenue growth for Q2 2018 led by strong 3D printing services segment
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3D Printing News Sliced 3D Systems, PyroGenesis, NASA, Autodesk, ETH Zurich
This edition of our 3D printing news digest Sliced follows the latest developments in Local Motors’ autonomous, 3D printed bus shuttle; NASA aborts flight tests of the Aerojet Rocketdyne RS-25 space engine; and ETH Zurich researchers create concrete structures with 3D sand printing.
News also features Renishaw, Autodesk, PyroGenesis, CGTrader, FARO, and
rocket testing facility in Mississippi has aborted tests
of its Aerojet Rocketdyne RS-25 space shuttle engine – manufactured using SLS. The test intended to run for a flight duration of 500 seconds to evaluate the performance of a new main combustion chamber (MCC), however, an early cut was issued at 319 seconds due to a “facility issue.”
Nevertheless, according to Stennis Space Center, the objectives of the engine test regarding
were achieved before the early cut of the launch. Another test will take place in September.
RS-25 Engine Test at NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center which concluded with a duration of 319 seconds. Photo via NASA Stennis.
develop 3D printed human-habitable structures made from lightweight
“Additive manufacturing technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we do construction here on Earth,”
Massimiliano Moruzzi of Autodesk’s computational science research group.
“If we can repurpose plastic pollution and use readily available natural resources to robotically print houses on Mars, we can use the same approach to sustainably build streets, sidewalks, and even playgrounds here at home.”
A team at the NASA Swamp Works laboratory experiment with regolith. Photo via Autodesk.
“We are pleased to partner with the University at Buffalo and the State of New York to implement and customize Olli for their mobility testing and sustainability strategies,” said Matthew Rivett, Executive Vice President of Local Motors.
“This partnership showcases how campuses, states, and others can invest in and explore the future of transportation. Local Motors looks forward to assisting UB and future partners on practical solutions and research opportunities for mobility challenges.”
Olli – the autonomous 3D printed vehicle. Clip via Local Motors.
, an Italian service bureau, is the first in the country to install its
. This printer is designed to produce heavy-duty prototypes and production parts from a range of industrial-grade nylon materials.
ZARE expanded its CNC machining services with additive manufacturing in 2009, and now solely offers additive manufacturing solutions to its customers. After viewing the ProX SLS 6100 at the
in Frankfurt, Germany, ZARE worked with 3D Systems’ Italian channel partner
“The ProX SLS 6100 is a perfect solution for businesses like ZARE that need to produce highly accurate parts with excellent surface finish that can withstand the rigors of daily use,” said Andrea Simeoni, CEO at 3DZ.
The 3D Systems ProX SLS 6100 3D printer installed at ZARE. Photo via ZARE.
PyroGenesis reveals powder performance results from undisclosed OEM
, Canadian manufacturers of spherical metal powders for 3D printing, has announced that its
has “met or exceeded rigorous properties requirements under intensive chemical and mechanical analysis” carried out by an undisclosed 3D printer OEM. Eth Machine Learning 2015
The undisclosed OEM, whose name remains confidential for competitive reasons, is now discussing commercialization strategies with PyroGensis. This may lead to the OEM becoming an approved supplier of the
“This is indeed an incredible milestone and achievement when considering the short amount of time from when PyroGenesis announced it was re-entering the powder production business,” said Massimo Dattilo, Vice President Sales of PyroGenesis.
“Of note, this is not the only printer OEM we are in discussions with. We have made significant inroads to being approved on other printer types as well, and we look forward to making additional announcements as events unfold.”
CGTrader 3D model marketplace accumulates 1.5 million members
Vilnius, Lithuania, has reached 1,500,000 members, a six-fold increase since 2015. CGTrader has attributed this milestone to the increasing amount of Fortune 500 companies and 3D designers joining its community on a daily basis.
“With each day we are becoming a massive force that is changing the 3D industry for the better. We strive to be the most designer-friendly 3D marketplace in the world for designers, while at the same time we are attracting customers from over 180 countries,” said CGTrader in a
CGTrader users from 2011 to present. Image via CGTrader.
Renishaw graduate scheme gains national recognition
the UK’s number one in the engineering and manufacturing sector as companies employ more than 30 of its alumnae a year.
The Graduate Scheme is a two-year program which trains students in eight
different divisions of the company, including additive manufacturing. The graduate employees then have the option to take on a permanent position at the end of the scheme.
“Renishaw’s graduate scheme is a challenging, rewarding opportunity that offers the potential for rapid progression,” explained Sam Bishop, Learning and Development Advisor at Renishaw.
“The company’s CEO, Will Lee, joined Renishaw as a graduate in 1997. A position at Renishaw can take you almost anywhere in the world, working in industries as diverse as neurosurgery to additive manufacturing.”
overall in the top 100 graduate schemes across all sectors.
Graduate students with the RenAM 500M laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing system. Photo via Renishaw.
experimental metal facade using 3D printed sand molds
lightweight concrete slab using the same process. Dubbed by its creators as the “
lightweight concrete block is said to be the world’s first full-scale architectural project to use 3D sand printing for its formwork.
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” which explores digital and traditional craftsmanship.
3D printed cast glass replica and original deer pelvis bone. Photo via Tobias Klein.
, additive manufacturing technology developers based in London, and
produced 384 automotive headlight components within a single build using metal laser powder bed fusion (LPBF).
In its case study, Betatype demonstrated its optimization technology to produce cost-effective automotive part while drastically reducing lead times from 444 hours to 34 hours. Eth Machine Learning 2015
Production build of automotive LED heatsinks. Image via Progressive Technology.
and is planning to launch a new brand next month that will offer large-format 3D printing services throughout the UK and Europe
Historically, we have always been known as early adopters of new technology,” said
“I have been watching Massivit develop its machine for a few years now – I have always been keen on their passion, and now they have a machine ready to serve the different, growing markets that we are positioned to address.”
, 3D measurement technologies developers based in Florida, has announced the launch of its Design ScanArm 2.5C, which includes high resolution, 3D color scanning capabilities.
, this improved 3D scanning device was created to address design challenges within computer graphics, industrial machinery, auto manufacturing and engineering services.
“By integrating exceptional quality color into the design process, we have created a best-in-class 3D reality experience by allowing users to capture more information, in true-to-life detail richness and color, in less time than ever before,” said Thorsten Brecht, Senior Director of Product Design at FARO Technologies.
, a Chinese 3D printer manufacturer, has introduced its second metal 3D printer, the
build size of 250x250x300mm, the SLM250 is the larger version Wiiboox ’s first metal 3D printer, the SLM150.
The SLM250 features include a 200W laser and a high-accuracy scanning galvanometer with speeds of 8 m/s. The printer is also said to deliver strong metal parts (including stainless steel, and nickel-based alloys) with a layer thickness of 0.02 to 0.1 mm.
, who recently established an online on-demand 3D printing portal with Swedish communications company
, a one-day virtual conference for businesses integrating 3D printing technologies
will host talks from 3D printing experts in four sessions on August 28
, 10 am – 3.30pm CEST. Register for the AM Summit
, a Missouri-based spinal implant manufacturer, has announced 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its 3D printed Foundation Anterior Lumbar (ALIF) Interbody device.
“The Foundation 3D ALIF demonstrates our increasing capabilities with 3D printing titanium alloy which will allow surgeons to maximize endplate contact area and hold up to 8cc’s of graft,” said Jay Bartling, CEO of CoreLink.
3D printed Foundation Anterior Lumbar (ALIF) Interbody device. Image via CoreLink.
Earlier this month, at the Invisalign conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Faline Davenport of
(GDA) was recognized as a top “Platinum Plus” Invisalign provider. The Invisalign range of clear-aligner orthodontics is manufactured using
28 projects with funding totaling $38 million to support early-stage research and development of new hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
in South Carolina has received $1,600,000 to support its research into “Laser 3D Printing of [a] Highly Compacted Protonic Ceramic Electrolyzer Stack”.
“As an energy carrier, hydrogen can help unite all of our nation’s abundant fossil, nuclear, and renewable energy resources. It’s part of the Department’s diverse energy portfolio focused on providing affordable, reliable energy to American families and businesses,” said Rick Perry, U.S. Secretary of Energy.
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