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Sinterit Launches BIANCO2 SLS 3D Printer With CO2 Laser for White Materials

Sinterit announced a new SLS 3D printer, the BIANCO2.

Formlabs Launches Fuse X1 SLS 3D Printer Targeting High-Volume Manufacturing Applications

Formlabs announced a major new 3D printer, the Fuse X1.

EOS Patent Targets Higher SLS Powder Reuse

EOS has filed a patent application that could make polymer powder reuse in SLS more efficient.

Study Maps Reuse Paths For SLS Waste Powder

A new study looks at something many SLS operators already know oh too well: old powder piles up.

Raise3D Expands SLS Portfolio With New B520 Sandblaster and Advanced PA Materials

Raise3D is going deeper into SLS 3D print technology, based on this week’s announcements.

PiGRAND Brings Physics Informed Graph Diffusion To AM

A new research model called PiGRAND merges physics guidance with graph neural diffusion to predict and control AM processes.

Farsoon Annouces 16-Laser Metal 3D Printer with Large Build Volume

Farsoon made a series of announcements, including a sixteen-laser metal 3D printer.

SLS Prints Programmable Bonded Magnets

Researchers at Auckland University of Technology’s Additive Manufacturing Research Centre report a field-assisted selective laser sintering approach that 3D prints bonded magnets with locally programmable pole patterns.

Researchers Test SLS of PHB With Biocarbon

Researchers explored Selective Laser Sintering of polyhydroxybutyrate with biocarbon filler, hinting at a greener polymer option for powder-bed AM.

Patent Proposes Alternating-Polarity Electrophotographic 3D Printing

A new patent outlines an electrophotographic powder process that flips powder polarity between layers to curb charge build-up and enable cleaner, denser prints.

Red Flags Suggest Caution for the K-100 SLS 3D Printer Launch

Surprise! There’s a new 3D printer on Kickstarter, but this one uses SLS, not FFF.

Orientation Drives Surface Roughness In FFF, mSLA, PJ, SLS

A new materials study shows how build orientation shifts surface roughness across four popular polymer AM processes.

New Sinterit Academy Offers Comprehensive, No-Cost Training on SLS 3D Printing Technology

Sinterit announced a new SLS learning program — and it’s available free of charge.

AMIS Pro Offers Advanced 3D Nesting and Job Preparation

AMIS offers advanced job preparation software for powder-based 3D print processes.

Formlabs Is Outpacing Competitors in the Growing SLS 3D Printing Market

Formlabs is apparently winning the SLS 3D printing race.

Formlabs FUSE 1+ Used to Produce Metal Parts with ColdMetalFusion Feedstock

Formlabs equipment can print metal objects? Apparently, so.

Raise3D Diversifies 3D Printing Portfolio with Affordable Production SLS Solution

Raise3D introduced a new 3D printer — but it’s an SLS 3D printer.

Sinterit Launches Suzy: Faster, Cheaper SLS 3D Printer Optimized for PA12

Sinterit has a new SLS 3D printer, “Suzy”.

A Deeper Look at Stratasys’ ReLife and PowderEase Sustainability Solutions

We had a chat with Stratasys about their latest innovation, ReLife.

voxeljet and Partners Develop Method to Reuse SLS Waste Powder for HSS

Interesting news from Voxeljet: they’ve found a way to reuse waste SLS powder.

New Stratasys Software Repurposes Waste PA12 Powder for Sustainable 3D Printing

Stratasys announced an intriguing new method of reusing waste SLS powder.

Innovative 3D Printing: Combining Metal and Polymers for Magnetized Parts

Can 3D prints be magnetic? It turns out, they can.

Formlabs Introduces First Certified Third-Party Resin, and Non-Flammable Resin Wash

Formlabs announced a slew of new products and materials today.

Is SLS 3D Printing Poised for Growth? Industry Shifts and Low-Cost Options Emerge

There’s something interesting going on lately in the world of SLS 3D printing.

Formlabs Acquires Micronics: Desktop SLS 3D Printer Kickstarter Canceled

Formlabs has acquired Micronics: what does this mean for desktop SLS 3D printing?

Sintratec Shuts Down Operations After a Decade in the 3D Printing Industry

In a surprise announcement this week, Sintratec has ceased operations.

Micronics Developing Sub-$3000 SLS 3D Printer, Making Advanced Manufacturing Accessible to All

Micronics seems to have developed a very inexpensive desktop SLS 3D printer.

Jabil’s PK 5000: A Cost-Effective, Chemically Resistant 3D Printing Material

I had a chat with Jabil about their PK 5000 material.

Automated Post-Processing with Formlabs’ New Fuse Blast Unit

Formlabs announced a new element to their SLS 3D printing ecosystem: Fuse Blast.

Farsoon Unveils Two New Production 3D Printers: Metal and Polymer Options

Farsoon introduced two production 3D printers, one for metal, and one for polymers.

Exploring Sintratec’s Innovative CMF 3D Printing Process

Sintratec has revealed more about their unusual CMF 3D printing process.

Formlabs Introduces Innovative Resin Materials: Silicone 40A and Alumina 4N

Formlabs announced two new and interesting resin materials and SLS packaging.

Why No Desktop SLS Printers Yet? Unraveling the Cost and Complexity

We have consumer-level filament and resin 3D printers, why don’t we have consumer SLS 3D printers?

Streamline Your Post-Processing Workflow with AM Solutions’ Automated S2 Technology

If you think cleaning and smoothing 3D prints is easy, think again, and take a look at AM Solutions’ technology.

Sintratec’s Game-Changing Modular Production and Metal SLS 3D Printing

Sintratec has two interesting news items: a modular production system and an ability to print metal 3D objects using SLS 3D printing.

Swiss Empa Institute Develops Firefighting Drone with 3D Printed Components

A 3D printed drone is able to venture into dangerous fire situations.

Surprise Announcement: Nexa3D Acquires XYZprinting’s SLS 3D Print Business

In a surprise announcement, Nexa3D revealed they have acquired XYZprinting’s SLS 3D print business.

New AM Materials Round Up, March 17, 2023

Several new AM materials were announced in past weeks.

Learn How Tecnica’s HDLS 3D Printing System Delivers IT Grade 13 Accuracy

We’ve learned more about Tecnica’s upcoming powder-sintering 3D printer that is very different from existing SLS technology.

What To Make of Wematter’s Big Deal With 3D Systems

I spoke with Wematter representatives about several things happening with the company recently.

What is the ColdMetalFusion Alliance?

A new industry group seems to have been formed earlier this year, the ColdMetalFusion Alliance.

Raplas Offers a Wide Selection of Production 3D Printers

Raplas has a broad product set including both resin and powder-based 3D printers.

Voxeldance Additive 4.0 Includes Many New Features

Voxeldance Additive now reaches version 4.0, along with a number of new features.

A Different Environment: 3D Printing Underwater Parts

A new research project has made extensive use of 3D printing — underwater. Most 3D printed parts are used in mechanical settings, and they must be made from materials that withstand the environmental conditions expected during deployment. Sometimes those conditions are quite easy to match, such as for tabletop or decorative use. Other times mechanical… Continue reading A Different Environment: 3D Printing Underwater Parts

Formlabs Announces Advanced SLS 3D Printer

Formlabs announced the Fuse 1+ 30W SLS 3D printer.

New AM Materials Round Up, July 1, 2022

Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.

Nexa3D’s Several Production Solutions

Nexa3D has more 3D printing solutions than you might think.

The Transition From Injection Molding To 3D Printing Is Underway

There’s always been a divide between the world of part production and the world of prototyping, but in recent times the gap between them is closing.

Formlabs’ Curious 3D Printer Survey

Formlabs is running a very unusual online survey.

Sindoh Makes The Change

I spoke with Sindoh and learned they’re undergoing a major transformation.

IKEA Now Offering Custom 3D Printed Decorations

IKEA has quietly introduced a pair of 3D printed designs in their online store.

Production 3D Printing Implies New Software Features

With the shift towards production from prototyping, 3D print software needs to follow a similar trajectory.

A Basketful of Product Announcements From 3D Systems

Industry leader 3D Systems announced a number of new products, services and partnerships to beef up their industrial capabilities.

Sinterit’s New Compact Lisa X SLS 3D Printer

Sinterit announced a new SLS 3D printer, the Lisa X.

Formlabs Expands Dental Offerings To SLS

Formlabs announced a series of dental 3D printing products, including one involving SLS.

Inside the NILS 480 SLS 3D Printer

Sinterit has revealed more details about their upcoming NILS 480 SLS 3D printer, which could shake up the SLS market.

The Standard Evolution of 3D Printing Companies, Courtesy of Sinterit

A new 3D printer announcement this week demonstrates once again how similar the paths many 3D printer manufacturers take.

Looking at Tecnica’s Unusual SLS Optical System

Tecnica provided an interesting explanation of a common issue in SLS 3D printers, and their unique solution.

Personalized Bike Helmets With HEXR’s 3D Printed Solution

HEXR could be the example of how to use 3D print technology for personalized products.

3D Printing Pills With SLS?

3D printed pills are under development, but could this be done with SLS technology?

100% Reusable Bluesint PA12 Powder Service Now Available

Materialise announced the broad availability of their 100% reusable powder 3D printing service, Bluesint PA12.

Wematter Announces Unusual SLS Post-Processing Device

Wematter announced the Density Gen II post-processing unit, and it uses an unusual two-step process for cleaning SLS 3D prints.

CRP Technology Announces Unusual Windform SLS Material

Windform RS is a new SLS material that will certainly be used in specific 3D printing applications.

Evonik Partners With Farsoon For High Performance 3D Print Materials

Farsoon announced the first results of a collobartion with chemical company Evonik.

The Case For Low-Cost SLS 3D Printing

A manufacturer has discovered the possibilities enabled by low-cost SLS 3D printing.

BLUE CARE 3D Printing Powder Is Definitely The Right Color

A new material from FABULOUS has a very interesting property: its blue color.

Updates From Sinterit On Materials And Software

Sinterit has updated their 3D print job preparation software with a powerful feature.

A Close Look At The Formlabs Fuse 1 SLS 3D Printer

Recently I had the opportunity to take a closer look at Formlabs’ recently released FUSE 1 SLS 3D printer.

Sinterit Introduces Polypropylene SLS Material

Sinterit announced the availability of a new polypropylene material for their low-cost, compact SLS 3D printers.

Wematter Scores Huge Investment

Wematter announced they’ve raised a large amount of investment that should enable them to grow significantly.

The Route To Additive Manufacturing Production Is Not Always Direct

I’m reading a case study from Farsoon and it showed a not-so-direct route leading to additive manufacturing for production applications.

Question of the Week: 3D Printed Beads

This week’s question is about the possibility of 3D printing beads.

3D Printing Gets The Celebrity Treatment

A strange thing happened this week with Oprah Winfrey that relates to 3D printing.

SABIC And Additive Manufacturing

Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata consider SABIC’s contributions to industrial 3D printing.

Wematter’s New Atmosphere System Increases SLS Part Quality

Wematter announced a new system that increases 3D printed part quality significantly.

Formlabs Finally Releases The Fuse 1 SLS 3D Printer

At long last, Formlabs has released the Fuse 1, their production SLS 3D printer.

Another SLS And MJF Finishing Option: AMuCoat

SLS and MJF 3D printed parts have new options for finish and color.

Sinterit Launches Powder Handling Station

Sinterit announced a new powder handling station (PHS) to accompany their popular desktop SLS 3D printer, the Lisa PRO.

SLS 3D Printing Helps IndyCar Brakes Keep Their Cool And Race To Victory

When it comes to racing, most of the focus is on speed — but work with SLS 3D printing is also helping critical braking components keep their cool for a winning IndyCar team.

3D Printing With 100% Recycled Powder

Materialise has introduced Bluesint PA12, enabling 3D printing with 100% recycled powder.

SLS 3D Printing For Robotic End-Of-Arm Applications

When improving a 3D printed part, sometimes a different 3D printing technology is the best route as contract manufacturer HARBEC recently found.

Sinterit Introduces Comprehensive SLS Toolkit

Sinterit announced the availability of a new “comprehensive set of powder tools”, which aims to change the game when acquiring an SLS 3D printer.

Nexa3D Makes Three Big Announcements

Nexa3D made multiple announcements this week, each strengthening their position in the market.

How Long Does It Take For Industrial 3D Printer ROI?

When investing in new industrial 3D printing equipment, a common concern is ROI — it turns out that return on investment can be as fast as 90 days.

Plasmonic Seasoning Adds Color To SLS 3D Printing

Researchers at the University of Duisburg-Essen have developed a way to generate colors during SLS 3D printing processes.

Azoth’s Unique Digital Inventory Approach Using XYZprinting’s SLS System

XYZprinting’s MfgPro230 xS SLS 3D printer is enabling a company to provide an unusual digital inventory service.

Inverted Powder 3D Printing

Researchers at Columbia University have developed a unique form of powder 3D printing that is inverted.

Sinterit Lowers SLS Powder Refresh Ratio

SLS 3D printing becomes more cost efficient as more powder can be reused.

Wematter Updates 3D Print Software

Wematter released version 2.0 of their 3D print management software, which includes a number of user interface improvements.

Multicolor SLS 3D Printing Coming?

New research has demonstrated an inexpensive method of reliably producing different color shades during SLS 3D printing, but will it replace dyeing?

Sonda SYS Lands In North America

Sonda SYS has made arrangements to open up sales of their line of 3D printers in North America, gaining a new audience for their unusual SL02 dual-size machine.