Inside Bosch’s Bold HVAC Expansion: 3D Printing Leads the Charge

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look into Bosch’s acquisition of Johnson Controls’ HVAC business and how it not only strengthens its market position but also sets the stage for revolutionary advancements in the industry through the integration of 3D printing technology.

DOJ Seeks 3D Printing Industry’s Help in Stopping Illicit Use

The US Department of Justice announced a program attempting to curb the use of machine gun conversion devices, which could involve 3D printers. “MCDs” are the issue here. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco explained: “We’re here to discuss one such emerging threat: machine gun conversion devices — or MCDs — also known as “switches” or… Continue reading DOJ Seeks 3D Printing Industry’s Help in Stopping Illicit Use

Spider II: Artec 3D’s Latest Handheld Scanner Doubles Working Volume for Faster Captures

Artec 3D released a new handheld 3D scanner, the Spider II. The Spider II succeeds the Space Spider, as the new device includes several major performance enhancements. The accuracy of the Spider II is a very tiny 0.05mm, which is quite impressive. However, the big change is in the speed of operation, with two key… Continue reading Spider II: Artec 3D’s Latest Handheld Scanner Doubles Working Volume for Faster Captures

New Open Source WAAM Framework Could Reducing Costs of Robotic 3D Printing

Researchers have developed an open source architecture for Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing, “WAAM”. WAAM is a popular 3D printing process, particularly for large-format devices. The idea is to feed standard welding wire feedstock to a toolhead, where a high-energy electrical arc instantly melts the metal. The toolhead is mounted on a robotic arm, which moves… Continue reading New Open Source WAAM Framework Could Reducing Costs of Robotic 3D Printing