Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) 3D printer manufacturer Xact Metal has announced the addition of two new machines to its economical ‘XM’ portfolio. Priced at just $65,000, the cheaper of the firm…
General Lattice to “facilitate the widespread adoption of AM” after raising $1M
Voting shortlists for the 2021 3D Printing Industry Awards are now open. Who do you think should receive top honors this year? Have your say now. 3D design software firm General Lattice has …
U.S. Army files patent for unique method of hiding objects with moth-inspired camouflage
The U.S. Army has filed a patent for a novel method of applying camouflage to optical components that makes them ‘invisible’ to the naked eye. Developed by the U.S. Army’s Night Vision Lab…
DoD to ramp-up 3D printing adoption despite watchdog’s cyber security concerns
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has announced plans to roll out 3D printing across the country’s military despite concerns raised by an independent watchdog that the technology creates “unnecessa…
Prototek buys into 3D printing with acquisition of Midwest Prototyping
On-demand manufacturing service provider Prototek has expanded into the 3D printing industry with its acquisition of the dedicated bureau Midwest Prototyping. According to Prototek, the deal allows it…
GE’s grape-shaped 3D printed heat exchanger tested at 900°C
GE Research, the R&D wing of American conglomerate GE, has successfully tested a novel 3D printed heat exchanger prototype at temperatures of up to 900°C. Designed alongside the University o…
Sauber draws on Formula 1 expertise to 3D print spare parts for vintage cars
索伯工程公司,一个部门的历史motorsport team Sauber Group, has told Metal AM that it intends to establish a 3D printing business for producing on-demand classic car spare parts.&n…
3D Printing Industry News Sliced: HP, Arevo, Stratasys, America Makes and more
For a deeper-dive into additive manufacturing, you can now subscribe to our Youtube channel, featuring discussion, de-briefs and shots of 3D printing in-action. Find out more here. In this edition of …
ASTRO America is developing an ultra-large-format 3D printer with the Army
The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization (ASTRO America) has been selected to coordinate a new U.S. Army initiative focused on developing an ultra-large-format metal 3D printer for t…
SOLIZE partners with HP to 3D print spares on-demand for vintage Nissan GT-Rs
Japanese manufacturer SOLIZE has worked with multinational printing firm HP to 3D print spare parts for heritage models from Nissan’s NISMO line of sports cars. Using 3D modelling and HP’s Multi…