Interesting news from Voxeljet: they’ve found a way to reuse waste SLS powder.
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3D Systems Introduces PSLA 270 DLP 3D Printer
Wash and Cure solution also available with new materials for SLA, SLS and MJP.
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.
CERAM PRO: Prodways Deepens Commitment to Ceramic AM
CERAM PRO: Prodways deepens commitment to ceramic AM.
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.
Unlocking New Levels of Precision with EOS’ Fine Detail Resolution (FDR)
EOS’ latest polymer technology offers the durability and scalability of SLS and the precision and high-resolution of SLA.
Jabil’s PK 5000: A Cost-Effective, Chemically Resistant 3D Printing Material
I had a chat with Jabil about their PK 5000 material.
Has Formlabs Solved 3D Printing’s Post-Processing Problem?
Announced at Formnext 2023, Fuse Blast automates additive part cleaning and polishing, promising finished 3D-printed products in 15 minutes.
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.
AM Lasers Will Never Be The Same
3DM’s unique approach to polymer L-PBF 3D printing enables users to adapt the laser’s frequency to each and every material, promising faster, higher quality parts.
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
Getting into 3D Printing? Here’s What to Know About Choosing the Right Materials
There are some common pitfalls to consider when selecting 3D printing materials.
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.
Sinterit Cleans Up SLS 3D Printing Operation With 3 New Devices
SLS 3D printing can be a messy endeavor.
EOS’ INTEGRA P 450 Builds Up Industrial Polymer 3D Printing
EOS North America has released its newest industrial 3D printer: the INTEGRA P 450.
Sinterit Positions For Huge Growth With New Massive Factory
Sinterit has just opened a massive new facility that will dramatically increase their production capability. What will they do with it?
Formlabs Does Everyone A Favor With Some New Videos
Formlabs just issued three new videos for beginners to 3D printing, and the result was quite surprising.
The Two Sides of the Sonda SYS SL02 3D Printer
Sonda SYS manufactures an industrial 3D printer with an interesting feature twist.
Exploring Ricoh’s3D Print Instant Quote System
We gave Ricoh’s new instant quote option for their 3D print services a test and were quite surprised with the result.
Tecnica’s Lens-Free SLS 3D Printing System
Technica has invented a very interesting new concept for SLS 3D printing light engines that could dramatically lower the price of equipment.
Another 3D Printing Pioneer Lost
Another 3D printing pioneer has been lost. Carl Deckard, inventor of SLS, has passed away.
3D Printed Metal Scavenger Filters
New research seems to have developed an incredibly effective method of 3D printing speciality filters to extract specific metals from waste material.
Is It Possible To 3D Print Spacecraft?
It has now been demonstrated it’s possible to 3D print spacecraft parts in thermoplastic thanks to an experiment by CRP Technology.
Sinterit Enters US Market With Low-Cost SLS Solution
Poland-based Sinterit now offers their low-cost nylon SLS 3D printer directly to clients in the US, including regional service and training.
TPU Parts With SLS Printing
How useful is TPU when 3D printing? What are the best 3D printing processes for printing flexible TPU parts?
Quill Vogue’s Post-Processing Gear Covers Most 3D Printing Processes
Quill Vogue offers a comprehensive line of 3D print post-processing solutions for FDM, SLS, SLM, PolyJet and ProJet additive manufacturing processes.
Stratasys Invests Big Time in Xaar, But Why?
Why would Stratasys invest so much in Xaar? Our thoughts lead directly to Stratasys’ new product strategy, and it’s not like their previous products at all.
Choose SLS, SLA or SLM 3D Printers From SondaSys
Need a 3D printer manufacturer providing multiple additive manufacturing processes? One option is SondaSys, which provides six machines using three different processes.
Breakthrough: Thermoset Powders For SLS 3D Printers Invented By Tiger Coatings
Can you use thermoset materials in an SLS 3D printer? Not until just now: researchers from Tiger Coatings have developed a thermoset powder that makes much stronger objects.
NXT Factory’s Intelligent SLS 3D Printing
We vistied NXT Factory in Ventura, California for a look inside their new high-speed, high-temperature automated SLS 3D printing systems.