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ASME Recognizes Social Entrepreneurs, Selects MIT Researchers’ Non-Invasive Blood Analyzer Device

August 1, 2018

MIT researchers' non-invasive white blood cell analyzer among winners in American Society of Manufacturing Engineers social impact hardware show

Materials Grab Leading Role in Early-Stage Design

August 1, 2018

The rise of advanced materials and additive manufacturing practices is facilitating new tools and design workflows, making materials information more accessible.

3D Printed Guns Set Off a Fire Storm

July 31, 2018

Defense Distributed is gearing up to unleash files for 3D printed guns on the Internet, while a coalition of attorney generals from nearly a dozen states fired back with lawsuits to stop the move.

Is 3D Printing a Security Threat?

July 30, 2018

According to RAND's Additive Manufacturing in 2040: Powerful Enabler, Disruptive Threat report, 3D printers may pose a risk to personal, national and international security.

Behind the Scenes with Nexa3D, XYZ Printing and Avi Reichental

July 27, 2018

Recently DE had the chance to hear Reichental’s perspective on the current and near-future state of AM, and particularly to catch up on the joint projects underway at Nexa3D, XYZ Printing and BEGO USA.

CGTech Extends Partnership with Siemens PLM Software

July 26, 2018

The agreement with Siemens PLM Software enables CGTech to further improve the functionality of its VERICUT software for customers using Siemens’ NX and Teamcenter.

FARO Acquires Open Technologies

July 26, 2018

In its purchase of Open Technologies, FARO extends 3D capabilities into dental and across various design-driven industries.

ModuleWorks 4D Cutting Simulation

July 26, 2018

ModuleWorks 4D simulation enables users to quickly identify, evaluate and resolve potential machining issues.

Project to Turn Ocean Plastic into Prosthetics

July 26, 2018

The Million Waves Project launched a new initiative that hopes to both reduce ocean plastics while also tackling another problem – the lack of affordable prosthetic limbs available in the developing world.

XJet NanoParticle Jetting AM System Now Operating in U.S.

July 25, 2018

XJet is staffed with many veterans of Objet Geometries, developers of PolyJet AM technology (now owned and marketed by Stratasys).

Autodesk Netfabb 2019 Released

July 25, 2018

Simulation and latticing features updated; multiple productivity enhancements.

3D Printing Enables Concrete Smart Wall

July 24, 2018

NOWLab, the innovation arm of large-scale 3D print specialist BigRep, has unveiled a smart concrete concept that combines 3D-printed concrete molds with printed lights and sensor technology.

Diabase Engineering’s Prosumer Hybrid 3D Printer

July 23, 2018

The ruggedized H-Series Hybrid model comes in several configurations. Diabase developed these additional features in its quest to offer a hybrid tool combining additive, subtractive and even post-processing capabilities in a single build environment.

ORNL Develops Plant-Based Print Material

July 23, 2018

The scientists are using lignin, a byproduct of the biofuel manufacturing process, which is combined with rubber, carbon fiber and ABS to create structures that have 100 percent improved weld strength between layers over ABS alone, according to Oak Ridge.

General Motors Expands 3D Printing

July 20, 2018

During a press tour of GM’s Lansing Delta Township assembly plant, the company’s director of global manufacturing integration, Dan Grieshaber, said that the company has 3D printers in most of its factories.