In this edition of Sliced, the 3D Printing Industry news digest, we cover the latest business developments, partnerships, and acquisitions in the additive manufacturing sector. Today’s edition feature…
BMW i Ventures invests in “breakthrough” gel 3D printing developer Rapid Liquid Print
Automotive manufacturer BMW’s strategic investment arm BMW i Ventures has provided seed funding to elastomer 3D printing start-up Rapid Liquid Print (RLP). Licensed exclusively from MIT’s Self-A…
ORNL develops unique polymer binder that can be 3D printed into parts with “exceptional strength”
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have announced the development of a novel water-soluble plastic binder that can be added to 3D printing materials and jetted into parts with “…
AMT launches next-gen PostPro Surface Finishing chemical vapor smoothing systems at Formnext 2021
Additive Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), a UK-based provider of automated post-processing systems for the 3D printing sector, has launched its next-generation chemical vapor smoothing technology at …
Hexagon’s ESPRIT becomes first hybrid manufacturing software partner for Meltio Engine
3D printer manufacturer Meltio has integrated ESPRIT TNG hybrid manufacturing CAM software from Sweden-based global technology company Hexagon into its Meltio Engine system. Through the deal, He…
Researchers 3D print recycled plastic into affordable tools for African farmers
Researchers at the UK’s Loughborough University have managed to turn polymeric refuse collected on the African continent into low-cost agricultural tools for local farmers there. Working as part…
LEHVOSS Group leads Innovate UK project for overprinting high-performance polymers
Nominations for the 2021 3D Printing Industry Awards are now open, have your say who is leading the industry now. Materials specialist LEHVOSS Group is heading up a new Innovate UK project t…
Hyde Aero products partners with Renishaw & NCAM to develop new metal AM capability
Leading European aerospace engineering service provider Hyde Aero Products (HAP) has called on the expertise of global engineering firm Renishaw and the National Centre for Additive Manufacturing (NCA…
EOS to represent 3D printing sector as part of 50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders initiative
Leading 3D printer manufacturer EOS has been selected as part of the 50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders initiative, a climate action-focused project from the international business community that g…
AMT receives £87K Innovate UK grant to develop new organic solvent for elastomers
UK-based post-processing specialist Additive Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) has received an Innovate UK grant worth £87,000 to develop a new organic solvent designed specifically for the post-proces…