3D PRINTING & DESIGN NEWS _ 22/09/2023

Investigation & design

LEGO's enthusiasm for 3D printing

The LEGO Group's first 3D printed item is now available to purchase at LEGO House for a limited time. It's a minifigure-sized LEGO replica of the iconic Wood Duck created by LEGO Group founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen, and it features a movable beak! ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Design BRAND: Lego

3D Printers

Renishaw Greenpower F24+, present at the Racing Weekend in Montmeló

With this project, the company promotes interest in studies in STEM disciplines and shows additive manufacturing components in its electric car. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: 3D Services BRAND: Renishaw

3D Printers

Stratasys announces ALM as first supplier of PA12 powder for H350 production 3D printer

Stratasys announced availability of 13 new Validated materials for the Fortus 450mc 3D printer, as well as SAF PA12 powder from new materials partner ALM for the H350 3D printer powered by SAF technology. The OpenAM software, including an open material license, is also now available for the Fortus 450mc printer, enabling printing with exploratory open materials. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Manufacturers and Distributors BRAND: Stratasys

3D Printers

KIMYA’s new ambitions in additive manufacturing

With the Formnext trade show approaching, KIMYA, an ARMOR GROUP company, has taken a strategic step in its development by appointing Benoît Stoeux as Managing Director. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Manufacturers and Distributors BRAND: Kimya

Health & medicine

Additive manufacturing for dental frameworks and devices

3D printing can produce very detailed and complex features, something that cannot be done with other technologies ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: odontology BRAND: Renishaw

Commerce & industry

Introducing the world's first backpack to feature 3D printed cushioning mesh

Winner of the Red Dot Design Concept Award, it comes with a unique additive-printed TPU lattice structure that helps provide a cushioning surface between the back panel of the bag and the wearer. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Fashion

3D Printers

CeramTec chooses XJet solution, citing AM as ‘strategic imperative’ for future growth

Technical ceramic expert selects XJet Carmel 1400C as the manufacturing technology meets CeramTec’s high quality and productivity requirements ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Manufacturers and Distributors BRAND: Xjet

3D Printers

Stratasys makes strategic investment in Axial3D

Companies plan strategic partnership to bring 3D printed anatomic models to mainstream adoption for point of care institutions and medical device OEMs ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Manufacturers and Distributors BRAND: Stratasys

3D Printers

Is micro 3D printing possible with heat resistant material?

Cubicure and UpNano have developed high performance polymers for use in the high temperature range for 2PP 3D printing. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Consumables BRAND: UpNano

Investigation & design

A 3D printed robot fish could wipe out plastic from the sea

A robot fish that filters microplastics has come to life after winning a public competition from the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom. It features a set of gills that filter water while swimming and is open sourced for print. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Design BRAND: University Of Surrey