
3D PRINTING & DESIGN NEWS _ 22/01/2021
Investigation & design
A 3D printed robot squid to explore the seabed
Made primarily of soft materials such as acrylic polymer, with some rigid parts, 3D printed and laser cut, this “cephalopod” is capable of moving at high speed ( Read more... )

Impresoras 3D
ALTANA expands its portfolio in industrial 3D printing with strategic acquisitions
Acquisition of the British specialist AMT for alloy development in 3D printing and its patented special alloy A20X for lightweight components ( Read more... )

Impresoras 3D
UK’s Digital Manufacturing Centre enters close collaboration with Renishaw
An exciting step towards the UK-based additive manufacturing facility's opening in Q1 2021, the Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC) has confirmed it has purchased two Renishaw RenAM 500Q machines - chosen to increase efficiencies and quality while reducing each part's weight, waste and costs - as well as a joint development collaboration with Renishaw's leading additive manufacturing team. ( Read more... )

Investigation & design
Print “invisible” fibers capable of detecting respiration, sound and biological cells
3D printing of small transparent conductive fibers could be used for multiple studies for health monitoring, Internet of things, and biosensor applications. ( Read more... )

Impresoras 3D
Indukern and Natural Machines join forces to further 3D food printing options
Natural Machines are the makers of Foodini, the first kitchen appliance based on 3D printing technology. Indukern's Food Division is now making food products specifically for food printing using Foodini ( Read more... )

Impresoras 3D
A Report Reveals 74% of Companies Plan to Invest in 3D Printing in 2021
Findings from inaugural report signal mounting confidence in 3D printing’s ability to transform business operations ( Read more... )

Impresoras 3D
Smart3D Macro, the industrial 3D printer for office use
The new Smart3D Tech solution is also designed to provide reliable engineering solutions in manufacturing plants. ( Read more... )

Commerce & industry
3D printed sneaker soles that are also 100% recyclable
OESH Shoes, the U.S. footwear brand that makes women’s shoes that are “healthy by design,” has been evaluating how Huntsman’s thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) materials can be used to create a 100% recyclable shoe sole via 3D printing – with positive results. ( Read more... )

Health & medicine
Henkel and Keystone collaborate for 3D printing solutions in the dental industry
Henkel and Keystone Industries have announced a collaboration between the companies for additive manufacturing solutions in the dental industry. The collaboration will enable Henkel to add dental applications to its 3D printing portfolio, one of the first markets that has moved past prototyping into the commercialization of resins for final parts. By partnering with a globally leading materials provider like Henkel, Keystone aims to further scale its successful business in the industry. ( Read more... )

Automotive & aeronautics
Team Penske and Stratasys Expand Technical Partnership to Bring 3D Printing Performance to NASCAR and INDYCAR Racing
Since forming a technical partnership agreement in 2017, Team Penske has expanded its use of FDM and PolyJet Technologies for prototyping, tooling, fixturing, and end-use parts in cars and pit equipment ( Read more... )
