News from the automotive industry could trigger some interesting moves in sand 3D printing.
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The (metal) Die is (sand) Cast
Should binder jetting of sand molds for metal part casting be considered a type of metal 3D printing? And is it taking off?
This is What 3D Printing for Production Looks Like at BMW
A German auto plant 3D prints sand cores for light metal casting, integrating additive manufacturing into engine production line.
Exploring EasyMFG: A Chinese 3D Printer Manufacturer’s Product Line
I had a look at a 3D printer company I hadn’t previously encountered, EasyMFG.
Desktop Metal Combines Acquired Tech To Enable New 3D Print Applications
Desktop Metal is now leveraging all those corporate acquisitions they’ve made over the past couple of years.
Desktop Metal’s Radical Technology Collision: The S-Max Flex
Desktop Metal announced a very unusual 3D printer: the S-Max Flex.
Strong Binder Discovered for Sand 3D Printing
Researchers have identified a technique for 3D printing sand with great strength.
An Update on Sandhelden
Sandhelden just split their company into two different divisions to allow their sand-stabilization 3D printing technology to be used in both construction and household applications.
ExOne’s Timing Challenges
ExOne suffered a substantial loss in stock price, but what are the reasons behind this and why did it happen?
Building a Sand Printer with a Laser Cutter
California-based William Osman has been experimenting with a homemade sand-fusion system based on a laser cutter that could eventually become a full 3D printer.
A Sweet Spot for Viridis3D’s 3D Printing Foundry Solution
EnvisionTEC’s subsidiary Viridis3D has been developing a unique system for 3D printing sand molds for use in foundries.
Design of the Week: Spherical Creations
This week’s selection is the set of Spherical Creations by French Sculptor Dario Santacroce.
A Peek at the Viridis3D RAM260 3D Printer
Viridis3D is developing the RAM260, a different kind of 3D industrial printer that can quickly make sand molds and cores.
Sand Casting on a Large Scale with the S-Max 3D Printer from ExOne
The ExOne S-Max has held its place as the world’s largest sand-casting additive manufacturing system since its introduction in 2010.
VoxelJet’s Large Product Line
VoxelJet produces a 3D printer with the largest size we’ve yet seen – but also a series of smaller devices, too.