Forcast 3D Makes Substantial Investment in HP Multi-jet Fusion
California 3D printing service provider Forecast 3D has opened a new 3D Manufacturing Center to offer full-run, large-scale production using HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology.
READ MORE: https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/forecast-3d-make-substantial-investment-buying-12-hp-multi-jet-fusion-3d-printers-119159/
A closer look at GE's 3D Printed ATP Aircraft Engine
GE has given an inside look into its 3D printed advanced turboprop (ATP) engine. The ATP engine is set to propel Textron Aviation’s upcoming Cessna Denali business aircraft. With 1,300 horsepower, the engine will undergo testing later this year before flight testing in 2018. GE is currently showcasing a mock-up of the engine at the EAA AirVenture airshow in Oshkosh, which takes place July 24th-30th.
READ MORE: https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/closer-look-ges-3d-printed-a
Proto Labs (NYSE:PRLB) has announced record revenues for the second quarter of 2017
The Minnesota-based company reported total revenue for the second quarter as $82.0 million, up 9.4% over the same period in 2016. Proto Labs’ manufacturing processes include injection molding, CNC machining and 3D printing. And the company similarly reported record revenue for the first quarter of 2017 with a 10.5% increase on the year prior.
READ MORE: https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/proto-labs-reports-continued-3d-printing-revenue-growth-second-quarter-2017-119299/
CERAMIC 3D PRINTING STEPS FORWARD TO END ANIMAL TESTING
A ceramic device for disease diagnosis and drug testing has been 3D printed by a team of scientists in Madrid and Vienna. According to the researchers, the chip is “one of the most remarkable examples” of its kind. It opens up the potential of ceramic materials for use in organ-on-a-chip testing devices that can be used in place of animals or petri dish samples. Read more: https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/ceramic-3d-printing-steps-forward-end-animal-testing-119311/
3D printed tires
I've been saying it for a while... 3d printed tires are a huge opportunity. Here's a story from China demonstrating applications for thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) in the field. I've done some preliminary work with molding tires from powdered crumb rubber. Perhaps the addtition of TPU to laser sintered crumb rubber can overcome some of the hurdles. https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/linglong-tire-working-chinas-first-3d-printed-tire-project-118260/
ETH Zurich uses 3D printing to create “first entirely soft artificial heart”
Researchers at ETH Zurich have created a silicone artificial heart using a 3D printer. According to the Swiss group, the silicone structure is “the first entirely soft artificial heart.” Fantastic example of what can be done using 3d printed medical grade silicone. New materials will push the envelope of what's possible within our lifetime.
https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/eth-zurich-uses-3d-printing-create-first-entirely-soft-artificial-heart-118227/
Overcoming the additive manufacturing skill gap
Great series of articles on overcoming one of the major challenges to wide adoption of industrial Additive Manufacturing... educating skilled technicians. https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/overcoming-additive-manufacturing-skill-gap-pt-117026/
https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/overcoming-additive-manufacturing-skill-gap-pt-2-inspiring-next-generation-117977/
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