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Looking Ahead to IMTS 2026: Where Machine Tools, Automation, and Additive Manufacturing Converge
Charles R. Goulding describes his hopes for the IMTS 2026 event in Chicago this September.
EOS Pursues AM Software Patent In China
EOS is pursuing Chinese patent protection for additive manufacturing preflight software
EOS Patent Targets Higher SLS Powder Reuse
EOS has filed a patent application that could make polymer powder reuse in SLS more efficient.
AMT Targets Production Efficiency with AI-Driven PostPro UP and SFX2
AMT announced two new post processing systems.
EOS, Farsoon, and Colibrium Additive Unveil New High-Power Metal 3D Printers With Major Productivity Gains
Last week seemed to be the moment for metal 3D printers, as several companies announced new models.
Formlabs Is Outpacing Competitors in the Growing SLS 3D Printing Market
Formlabs is apparently winning the SLS 3D printing race.
Metal 3D Printing Sees Rising Adoption in Military and Defense Applications
It appears the major area for metal 3D printing applications could become military. For a long while the major (and most profitable) areas were aerospace, healthcare and dental. The latter two were driven by the need for customization: you can’t mass manufacture identical dental aligners, for example. They need to match the patient. Aerospace was… Continue reading Metal 3D Printing Sees Rising Adoption in Military and Defense Applications
Nikon SLM and EOS Achieve Record Sales Milestones in Metal 3D Printing
Two of the largest metal 3D printer manufacturers have announced record milestones. Some weeks ago, Nikon SLM Solutions revealed that they had sold their 1,000th system, which turned out to be purchased by Bosch. The machine sold was one of their largest machines, the massive twelve-laser NXG XII 600, which sports a build volume of… Continue reading Nikon SLM and EOS Achieve Record Sales Milestones in Metal 3D Printing
Innovative 3D Printing: Combining Metal and Polymers for Magnetized Parts
Can 3D prints be magnetic? It turns out, they can.
EOS Secures Major Sale with i3D MFG for Advanced 3D Metal Printers
EOS has scored a massive sale of 3D printers to a large customer.
RAPID + TCT 2024 Executive Panel Sees Optimism Mingled with a Sober Dose of Reality
The first day of RAPID + TCT 2024 saw a riveting opening keynote with a panel discussion of industry leaders from 3D Systems, EOS, Nano Dimension, Nikon and Stratasys.
EOS and nLIGHT Collaboration to Enhance 3D Printing Precision and Quality
EOS announced a very interesting arrangement with nLIGHT.
Mantle and EOS Unveil New Materials for Enhanced Performance and Sustainability
Two companies announced new metal materials for their system in the past week.
VoxelMatters Reveals Top Ten Polymer 3D Printing Companies Dominating the Market
Our friends at VoxelMatters have issued a new report on polymer 3D printer companies, and it answers several interesting questions.
From Prototype to Product: The Launch of Wilson’s 3D Printed Airless Basketball
There’s a new 3D printed product on the market: an airless basketball.
EOS’s Newest Metal 3D Printer: M 300-4 with Powerful Copper Printing Capabilities
EOS announced a new, large metal 3D printer, the EOS M 300-4.
Breaking Barriers: EOS Unveils AM Turnkey Service to Streamline 3D Printing Launch
EOS announced a rather unusual service they call “AM Turnkey” for industrial clients.
EOS North America Launches ‘Can I 3D Print This?’ Service
EOS North America announced today a new service called “Can I 3D Print This?”
Intelligent Data-driven Solutions for Additive Manufacturing: Sigma Additive Solutions’ Print Rite Software
We caught up with Sigma Additive Solutions to find out their latest developments.
Streamlining Medical Implant Development: New Alliance Revolutionizes 3D Printing
A new alliance of providers could provide an easier way to develop and produce 3D printed medical implants.
EOS Unveils Smart Fusion: A Real-Time Breakthrough in Metal 3D Printing
EOS announced a new real-time feature for their metal 3D printers called “Smart Fusion”.
Digital Foam Technology: EOS and Bauer Create New Customized Hockey Helmets
EOS and Bauer unveiled a new application for 3D printing: personalized ice hockey helmets.
Does a 3D Printed Basketball Predict Future Designs?
EOS released information about a rather unusual basketball they and partners were able to 3D print.
Solukon Brings Automated Depowdering to EOS P1 and P5 Series 3D Printers
Solukon announced a new series of adapters that should greatly expand the use of the sophisticated post processing system.
EOS Launches European Partner Network
The network consists of seven additive manufacturing job shops able to handle protoypes or small-series part production
AM Evolves as Standard Discipline in Manufacturing at IMTS 2022
Additive manufacturing (AM) is fitting squarely into the bigger manufacturing world, as demonstrated at the IMTS 2022 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, Illinois.
What Is The Benefit of an “AM Cluster”?
With the announcement of a new AM cluster, some may be wondering what it’s all about.
New AM Materials Round Up, August 5, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
EOS Seeking Even Higher Quality Metal Part Capabilities in Deal with ORNL
EOS has made arrangement with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory for collaboration on advanced 3D printer research and development.
Hyperganic, EOS and Strata To 3D Print 10X Efficiency AC
A new partnership demonstrates the way forward for 3D printing technology.
EOS Using “Extended Reality” Concept for Training
EOS announced the availability of an “extended reality” system for certain training courses.
3D Printed Copper Rocket Engine Tested Successfully
Launcher has successfully tested a unique 3D printed copper rocket engine.
EOS Launches Manufacturing Network
EOS launched their own manufacturing network this week.
Copper 3D Printing Breakthrough
A German company announced a new copper powder that can be more easily 3D printed.
New AM Materials Round Up, November 12, 2021
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
Study Demonstrates Additive Manufacturing Could Be More Sustainable Than Conventional Manufacturing
EOS and one of their clients commissioned a study to determine the sustainability of their AM lifecycle
Hyperion and EOS Partner to Develop Low Carbon Titanium Powders for 3D Printing
The low cost, low-to-zero carbon titanium material is expected to expand access and innovation in additive manufacturing applications.
Personalized Bike Helmets With HEXR’s 3D Printed Solution
HEXR could be the example of how to use 3D print technology for personalized products.
AMCM Provides Another Rocket-Building Large Format Metal 3D Printer
Rocket startup Launcher has acquired a massive custom-designed metal 3D printer from AMCM.
EOS’ Additive Minds Academy Open To North America
Top performing additive manufacturing staff are hard to find, and EOS is set to change that.
Solving A Canine Problem With 3D Printing
Additive manufacturing enabled the development of a revolutionary device for cleaning dogs.
Orbex Buys “Largest Industrial 3D Printer”
Orbex has commissioned what will apparently be the largest industrial 3D printer in Europe.
Dassault Systèmes And EOS Collaborate To Improve Additive Manufacturing Digital Workflow
Leveraging their 3DEXPERIENCE platform, Dassault Systèmes has been developing a set of dedicated applications for Powder Bed additive manufacturing processes, from design to build job preparation and simulation.
EOS Affirms The Importance Of Opportunity And Diversity In Additive Manufacturing
A new scholarship program from EOS North America is set to even the playing field for historically underserved students pursuing STEM education.
Marie Langer: “Surround Yourself With People That Challenge You”
As the second founder generation, Marie Langer took over as CEO of EOS in October 2019 and is responsible for the strategic direction of EOS and its subsidiaries.
Who Is AM Ventures, And What Do They Do?
I had a chat with Adrian Maier-Ring, Investment Manager at AM Ventures, to find out more about his company.
It Is Definitely Time for #ResponsibleManufacturing
Responsible Manufacturing is a term you may not have heard before, but you should be hearing a lot more about it in the future.
EOS Partners With TEES To Develop New AM Skills
EOS announced a new partnership with the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) to increase AM skills.
Glynn Fletcher: “Technical, Engineering Talent Is Not Limited To White Males”
Glynn Fletcher has been serving as president of EOS North America since March 2015 in addition to being Vice Chairman of EOS Group.
All About 3D Printer Recoater Blades
I’m reading a fascinating piece by Additive Manufacturing Consultant Michael Wohlfart discussing the different types of recoaters one might use.
3D Printing Companies Standing For Equity
These are troubled times. The 3D printing industry is banding together to stand strong on the right side of history.
Discovering Future AI Features For 3D Printing
I’m reading the lengthy PhD thesis from Ivanna Baturynska, who has extensively investigated the possibility of using advanced AI techniques to optimize 3D print jobs.
EOS Focuses On Metal 3D Print Safety
A technical notice recently issued by EOS to their clients regarding 3D print metal condensate safety.
COVID-19: A Tipping Point For Additive Manufacturing
A conversation in industrial 3D printing proved revealing as to the place of this advanced manufacturing technology in crisis and beyond.
EOS’ INTEGRA P 450 Builds Up Industrial Polymer 3D Printing
EOS North America has released its newest industrial 3D printer: the INTEGRA P 450.
Polymers Are Used in Medicinal Tablets: A 3D Printing Opportunity
EOS and Merck Group’s partnership to develop 3D printed medicinal tablets may actually be a lot more interesting than initially thought.
EOS Getting Into Medical Tablet Business With Merck
EOS is going into business with Merck Group to develop a way to 3D print medicine in tablet form, but they will have some challenges.
A Benchmark Object For Metal 3D Printing?
The difficulty in 3D printing a particular type of industrial part suggests an idea for a type of benchmark object for metal 3D printing.
One on One With The New EOS CEO, Marie Langer
We had a chat with EOS’ new CEO, Marie Langer in which she described some fundamental changes to the 3D printer manufacturer.
EOS Partnering With AMFG To Simplify Additive Manufacturing Workflows
AMFG announced a deal with EOS to integrate the 3D printer manufacturer’s hardware with AMFG’s advanced 3D print production management system.
EOS Announces Digital Foam Program
EOS has developed a new 3D printable material called “Digital Foam”, which is a digital product comprised of software, design, materials and process.
Slow Sculpture: Is 3D Printing Really Creating The Future?
Is 3D printing technology helping us sneak through the 21st century without much notice? Will we be surprised when we suddenly find ourselves in flying cars?
Another Dirty Secret Of Metal 3D Printing: Oxygen Contamination
How many secrets are there in metal 3D printing? We’ve found another one that additive manufacturing operations may not have encountered.
A New CEO At EOS, And Other Changes
EOS has a new CEO. Who is it and what changes might we expect at the leading nylon and metal 3D printing / additive manufacturing company?
3D Printing: A Step For STEM In Girls’ Education
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and STEAM (adding in the Arts) education is more important than ever for the next generation — but it isn’t always accessible, or equitable.
A Chat With EOS: The Integra P 400
EOS’ North America-focused Integra P 400 system continues toward commercialization.
EOS Continues Focus On Series Additive Manufacturing With Four New Metals
Industrial 3D printing continues to march toward serial production.
Sintavia Opens Massive Advanced Manufacturing Plant
Sintavia opened a 55,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility, featuring 3D printing.
3D Printing in Automotive: Has The Time Come?
Daimler announced a fully automated metal 3D printing system, “NextGenAM”, and this points us to a very interesting future.
30 Years In 3D Printing: A Chat With EOS
This week, EOS celebrates its 30th anniversary. EOS North America President Glynn Fletcher offers a look into operations and a look ahead in industry.
EOS’ Latest Acquisition Furthers Texan Investments
Today EOS announces its acquisition of Vulcan Labs, advancing further in Texan operations.
What Is Project MAESTRO?
The EU is sponsoring an interesting 3D print technology project called “MAESTRO”.
ADAPT to Define the Times: A Chat with MIT on the Future of Additive Manufacturing
A new industry-facing consortium is focused on a collaborative approach to invent the future of additive manufacturing.
The Pace of Innovation
When is the right time to introduce an innovative solution?
$2M Texan Expansion for EOS
Germany-based EOS has just completed an expansion in the North American market, with a $2 million investment into operations in Texas.
EOS CEO: It’s About Developing the Industry
For EOS, the focus is on industry as 3D printing moves beyond the niche.
EOS’ Portfolio and Strategies Ready for Production Additive Manufacturing
As EOS focuses on market-driven offerings in additive manufacturing, EOS North America President Glynn Fletcher and I turned our conversation toward the company’s growing portfolio.
“Wow” to “Now”: Additive Manufacturing is Ready for Prime Time in Production
EOS is helping additive manufacturing move from the ‘wow’ to the ‘now’ with recent updates, Glynn Fletcher, President of EOS North America, tells us.
Authentise Reaching for EOS – and Others
Authentise mentioned in their recent newsletter a relationship with EOS equipment, suggesting a significant move.
EOS Keeping Up With A New Material And Machine Coming Soon
EOS is one of the largest industrial 3D printer manufacturers in the world, and they soon will have another product in their portfolio.
EOS Supports an Innovative Heat Exchanger
A heat exchanger design has attracted the attention of EOS.
What Makes the Best 3D Print Software?
I’m looking at a new release of 3D print management software from EOS, and had a thought about what makes great tools.
EOS Joins 3MF
We haven’t written much on 3MF for quite some time now, but there is some news: EOS has joined the consortium.
3YOURMIND to Automatically Find 3D Printable Parts
In what could be a very powerful partnership, 3D model analysis firm 3YOURMIND is working with EOS to identify printable parts.
A Visit to a 3D Metal Printing Shop
We had the opportunity to tour Precision ADM, a new service specializing in 3D printed metal parts.
EOS’s Strong Focus on Industrial Operations
EOS is well known as one of the few true industrial 3D printer manufacturers around, and we examined some of their latest upgrades.
Does EOS’s Texas Beachhead Signal A Metal 3D Printing Invasion?
German industrial 3D printer manufacturer EOS announced the opening of a new Texas operation. What does this suggest?
A Consideration of EBM versus DMLS Industrial Metal 3D Printing Processes, Part 2
This is the final segment of a two-part series comparing EBM and DMLS 3D printing processes. The first part may be found here.
A Consideration of EBM versus DMLS Industrial Metal 3D Printing Processes, Part 1
There is no escaping the fact that industrial 3D printing with metal is an increasing application trend for additive manufacturing technologies.
Additive Industries Licenses Metal 3D Print Patents From EOS
Expect some interesting developments in metal 3D printing after EOS has provided some of their technology to Additive Industries.
EOS Partners With GF Machining Creating Interesting Possibilities
Industrial 3D printer manufacturer EOS has partnered with GF Machining Solutions, and we think the results could be quite interesting.
New Quality Control Techniques For EOS Metal 3D Printers
EOS manufactures high-end industrial 3D printers, some of which can print in metal. But how do they maintain quality control?
3D Printing Press Release Roundup
This week’s 3D printing press releases from the majors included a number of new products from 3D Systems. 3D Systems announced new flexible materials for their ProJet 5500X, including black and translucent. 3D Systems announced five new materials for their ProJet 1200 3D printer, targeted at Jewelry, Dental, Engineering and Artistic applications 3D Systems announced… Continue reading 3D Printing Press Release Roundup
3D Printing Titanium Bike Parts
There’s a detailed story on Road.cc describing the process of producing a metal dropout bike part using DMLS – Direct Metal Laser Sintering. Producing bike parts is much like any other product; prototypes must be tested and final versions become mass produced. The problem is that producing prototypes has been time consuming and wasteful… Continue reading 3D Printing Titanium Bike Parts