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The faculty of technology’s department of engineering at Portsmouth University purchased the Emco Maxxmill 350, 5 axis vertical milling centre and the Imes Icore ECO iCut NT 22Kw fully Waterjet cutting system. Located in their new student Engineering Training Area, it gives their students the opportunity to gain a greater experience of the advanced manufacturing…

Angus 3D’s custom spanner for W.L. Gore & Associates. When the Scottish Government outlines ambitions to unlock up to 1 billion GBP potential with its Circular Economy Investment Fund from Zero Waste Scotland, a small firm based in Brechin had an idea: how could additive manufacturing (AM) aid a greener alternative to the traditional economy? The…

CRP Technology has launched its first flame retardant material for SLS 3D printing, maintaining the carbon fibre reinforced qualities of previous Windform products. Windform FR1 is halogen free polyamide-based material that achieves flame retardant (UL 94 V-0 rated) material for Additive Manufacturing which is carbon fiber reinforced. Owing to its flame-retardant quality, this polyamide based…

A 3D printing process that uses a wood-based ink to produce components with the unique ‘ultrastructure’ of wood has been demonstrated by a group of researchers from Sweden’s Chalmers University. It is claimed that the technology could ultimately enable wood products to be “grown” to order. Microscopy images of real wood tissue and the 3D…

“We’re thrilled to help Boom create the first 3D printed metal parts for an aircraft that will move faster than the speed of sound.” Boom Supersonic is leaning on VELO3D’s Intelligent Fusion metal 3D printing technology to produce parts for its XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft. The company, who recently announced an extension to its partnership…

“3D printing really comes into its own.” CADSPEED runs the TruPrint 1000 in a three-shift mode, five days a week. A CNC digital milling centre in Germany has reported how the recent expansion of its in-house metal 3D printing capabilities is improving the manufacture of dentures. CADSPEED, based in Hanover, is using the TRUMPF TruPrint 1000…

3D Systems software showing the final positions in a virtual surgery.  It is estimated that 20% of the populations suffer from some level of craniofacial defect. In the majority of these cases orthodontal care (braces, aligners etc.) is sufficient but roughly 5% of those require corrective jaw surgery or orthognathic surgery. Despite its commonality the…

The first advanced material in the METHOD Speciality Material line for professionals brings superior part durability and chemical resistance. Engineers and designers use MakerBot METHOD and PETG Material to create durable parts that match design dimensions at up to 2X faster than desktop and industrial 3D printers. Functional Prototypes Liquid containers Signage and graphic displays Enclosures for…