Bosch has published three related German patent applications that point toward a rather interesting 3D printing concept: a pellet-based extrusion system designed to keep printing while its printheads are being refilled.
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The Truth Behind ‘High Speed’ 3D Printing: A Call for Standardized Specifications
In the confusing world of high speed desktop 3D printing, which companies present the proper specifications?
Evolve Additive’s STEP Targets Production-Level 3D Printing
Evolve Additive continues to make progress with their unusual STEP 3D printing process.
Merit3D Completes Order of One Million 3D Printed Parts
“Protoduction” initiative delivers extra large batches of hanger components for Adhesive Technology’s epoxy tubes
3MF Adds “Volumetric” Extension
The 3MF Consortium announced a new extension they call “Volumetric”.
Really Cheap Filament, With a Big Catch
The message said PLA filament for only US$8.50 / kg — could this be true?
DoD Funds Ambitious High-Volume Additive Manufacturing Process Development
As additive manufacturing continues to work toward high-volume applications, major institutions have taken notice — not just in industry, but in government departments.
Is It Filament Weight, Length, or Volume?
The question of measuring an amount of 3D printer filament seems straightforward, but there’s more to the story.
FORECAST 3D Increases Investment in HP 3D Print Technology
Why does FORECAST 3D have so many HP MJF 3D printers? There is a very good reason, and it has to do with volume production capacity.
Mass Production At The Core: voxeljet’s High-Volume Additive Manufacturing Moves
The new VJET X is preparing for its debut as voxeljet announces its next high-volume additive manufacturing solutions.
10 Million MJF Parts
Last year alone, HP’s Multi Jet Fusion technology was used to make more than 10 million parts.
3DEO Celebrates Milestones and New Opportunities
We recently caught up with LA-based 3DEO for an update on the latest in metal 3D printing and the company’s celebration of a diverse workforce.
Digital Manufacturing as a Game-Changer (When the Game is Football)
Carbon and Riddell have announced a partnership centering around customized 3D printed helmet liners.
Carbon Introduces Large L1 3D Printer for High-Volume Manufacturing
Carbon has made no secret of its manufacturing aspirations, and the new L1 is the next step in hardware for “immediate, high-volume production.”
Question of the Week: Basic 3D Printer Filament Calculations
This week’s question deals with arithmetic.