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Additive Manufacturing

January 18, 2018

Researchers at the University of Washington have combined 3D printing, conductive materials, and backscatter techniques to connect plastic objects and sensors to a wireless Wi-Fi network without using embedded electronics.

CAASE18 Preview: The Dawn of AI Bounty Hunters

January 15, 2018

3D-Printed Grippers Enhance Effectiveness of Packaging Machines

January 15, 2018

Developed by 3D printing, plastic grippers made of igus tribo-filaments are reportedly up to 85% cheaper and 70% faster to manufacture than their metal counterparts.

Airwolf’s EVO Additive Manufacturing Center Has Arrived

January 15, 2018

Airwolf 3D releases its fifth-generation machine: the EVO Additive Manufacturing Center.

Financing Available for Local Motors’ Olli 3D-Printed Shuttle

January 13, 2018

By 3D printing the vehicles on demand, Local Motors claims it has reduced tooling costs by 50 percent and overall production times by up to 90 percent.

Carnegie Mellon Explores 3D Micro-Additive Manufacturing with Optomec System

January 11, 2018

Carnegie Mellon is developing novel methods to create next-generation manufacturing processes for sensors, antennas and energy harvesting devices.

Holographic Printing in Seconds

January 11, 2018

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists have developed a way to use lasers and a fast-drying photosensitive resin to create several layers of each print simultaneously.

Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing on Tap at GE Global Research

January 10, 2018

GE researchers are investigating this additive manufacturing technique to repair and build new parts for Aviation, energy and other applications.

Markforged Uses SOLIDWORKS in 3D Printing Approach

January 10, 2018

MarkForged uses SOLIDWORKS to bring carbon fiber and metal 3D printers into the mainstream.

Volkswagen Autoeuropa: Maximizing Production with 3D Printed Tools and Jigs

January 10, 2018

By using Ultimaker 3D printers, Volkswagen Autoeuropa reduced purchasing costs by 91% and implementation time was cut by 95%.

Carbon 3D Print Software Updated

January 10, 2018

Cloud-based FEA simulates 3D print forces.

GE Additive Ups Stake in Arcam

January 10, 2018

The completion of the Arcam transaction is just the latest expansion of the GE Additive division.

Aleph Objects is Printing Printers at CES 2018

January 9, 2018

LulzBot 3D printers will be used to manufacture more 3D printers live on the floor.

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January 5, 2018

WoeLab Build 3D Printer from E-Waste

January 3, 2018

Staff at WoeLab, a community technology hub and network of local inventors and entrepreneurs, built a 3D printer using parts from old printers, computers and scanners.