ESA MELT 3D printer designed for use in microgravity
European Space Agency’s first 3D printer designed for use in microgravity conditions, printing aerospace-quality plastics, has won the TCT Aerospace Applications Award 2018.
Category Archives: 3D Printers
Solukon and Siemens launch system for post-processing metal 3D prints
Solukon Maschinenbau GmbH, an additive post-processing specialist, has partnered with award winning German conglomerate Siemens to launch the SFM-AT800S. The SFM-AT800S system is specifically designed for depowdering 3D printed parts made with powder bed fusion technology. Dr. Christoph Kiener, a Siemens Chief Sceintist, explained: “Powder-free, high-quality AM parts, occupational health and safety, as well […]
Russian firm is preparing to send duplicate 3D Bioprinter to ISS after Soyuz MS-10 failure
The Russian 3D Bioprinting Solutions company is preparing to send a duplicate 3D bioprinter for experiments at the International Space Station (ISS) in the near future, after a Soyuz spacecraft crashed due to a malfunction during liftoff.
3D Systems releases ProJet MJP 2500 IC 3D printer for investment casting
3D Systems has released the ProJet MJP 2500 IC, a wax 3D printer for investment casting (IC). An ideal choice for customized metal parts, and low volume production, the system takes only a fraction of time and cost to produce 100% wax patterns, compared to traditional methods. Mike Stanicek, Vice President of Product Management at […]
3D Systems releases ProJet MJP 2500 IC 3D printer for investment casting wax patterns
3D Systems today unveiled its new 3D printing solution for investment casting professionals, the ProJet MJP 2500 IC. Ideal for customized metal components, bridge manufacturing and low volume production
Fraunhofer’s TwoCure technology realized in industry-ready 3D printer
TwoCure, an innovative SLA-based 3D printing method created at the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Germany, has been developed into a prototype additive manufacturing system. First presented by the institute and its partner German prototyping specialist Rapid Shape GmbH, TwoCure technology seeks to eliminate challenges associated with post processing. Support-free 3D printing Like […]
3DGence launches the DOUBLE P255 – technical specifications and pricing
Polish 3D printer manufacturer 3DGence has launched a new FFF 3D printer, the 3DGence DOUBLE P255. An upgrade of the 3DGence DOUBLE reviewed by 3D Printing Industry in July this year, the DOUBLE P255 builds on an already reliable system with new features and certification for enhanced performance and quality assurance. Filip Turzyński, Quality Development Manager […]
3DGence introduces new dual extruder DOUBLE P255 professional FDM 3D printer
Polish 3D printer manufacturer 3DGence has introduced its latest 3D printer model, the dual extruder DOUBLE P255.
miniFactory Ultra, technical specifications and pricing
miniFactory, a Finnish 3D printer manufacturer, has released the miniFactory Ultra 3D printer for high-temperature materials, such as PEEK and PEKK. Olli Pihlajamäki, Sales and Marketing Director, explained that high-strength polymers can become warped during printing when build chamber temperature is not controlled. “PEEK, PEKK and other semi-crystalline polymers require a really sensitive printing process for […]
PADT granted U.S patent for Support Cleaning Apparatus
Arizona-based engineering and 3D printing service provider, Phoenix Analysis and Design Technologies (PADT), has announced a U.S patent for its Support Cleaning Apparatus (SCA) system. Rey Chu, the co-founder of PADT, said, “we used computational fluid dynamics simulation, our extensive product development skills, and knowledge from over two decades of 3D Printing experience to design […]
