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Pollen AM’s Four-Material PAM o2 Printer Unlocks Industrial-Grade 3D Printing Potential

We were finally able to take a look at Pollen AM’s unusual pellet 3D printer.

AMPOWER’s Annual Industry Charts Map Additive Manufacturing Technologies

AMPOWER has released their additive manufacturing charts once again.

Airtech Expands Sustainable Resin Portfolio with Color and Transparency Options

Airtech announced a couple of new sustainable resins for 3D printing.

EVONIK’s Publication of LCA Data for Over 100 Polymers Highlights Growing Demand for Sustainable Materials

EVONIK announced they’ve published life cycle assessment data for over one hundred of their advanced polymers.

Innovative 3D Printing: Combining Metal and Polymers for Magnetized Parts

Can 3D prints be magnetic? It turns out, they can.

New Research Identifies Promising Solutions to 3D Printing’s Microplastic Waste Problem

Two new research papers suggest there are possible ways to help solve the microplastic crisis.

Farsoon and AMRauch Certify New PPS Materials for High-Performance LBPF 3D Printing

Farsoon added two high temperature polymers to their extensive list of materials for LBPF 3D printing.

3D Printing Techniques Join Wood and Metal Without Adhesives

Ultrasonic joining and AddJoining processes affix materials directly onto wood surfaces.

AI-Driven Polymer Discovery Improved by New Research

AI is being used to identify new, powerful polymers for 3D printing.

Kings 3D to Open New 25 Acre Facility in Pinghu, Zhejiang

The project aims to achieve an annual production of 1,000 3D printers, 5,000 tons of 3D printing materials, and customized 3D printing services.

3D Systems Unveils EXT 800 Titan Pellet: A Compact, High-Speed Industrial 3D Printer

3D Systems announced a new industrial 3D printer, the EXT 800 Titan Pellet.

VIPS-3DP: A New 3D Printing Technique Using Vapor for Solidification

Researchers have developed a new and potentially very powerful new 3D printing process they call VIPS-3DP.

Study Demonstrates Complete Natural Breakdown of Bio-Based Polymer

A study proves certain bio-based polymers can complete degrade in the natural environment.

VoxelMatters Report Highlights Surging Use of Supermaterials in Additive Manufacturing

VoxelMatters is about to release a new research report on composite material use in additive manufacturing.

Unlocking New Levels of Precision with EOS’ Fine Detail Resolution (FDR)

EOS’ latest polymer technology offers the durability and scalability of SLS and the precision and high-resolution of SLA.

The Core Polymer AM Market Generates $5.6 billion Yearly

VoxelMatters’ new report confirms forecasts, as combined hardware, materials and service revenues are now expected to top $45 billion yearly by 2032.

The Melt Flow Index in Polymer 3D Printing: A Concise Engineer’s Handbook

What is the MFI and why does it matter for additive manufacturing?

Literally Inside the Kings JS-FGF-1800 3D Printer

We were able to take a close look at the Kings JS-FGF-1800 3D printer, from the inside.

Replique Enhances Additive Manufacturing with Innovative Materials Database for Engineers

I had a chat with Replique, a German additive manufacturing network.

Book of the Week: Additive Manufacturing Technologies

This week’s selection is “Additive Manufacturing Technologies” by Ian Gibson.

Mosaic Manufacturing Launches the Innovative Array / Element System

At long last, Mosaic Manufacturing finally released their sophisticated Array / Element system.

Farsoon Unveils Two New Production 3D Printers: Metal and Polymer Options

Farsoon introduced two production 3D printers, one for metal, and one for polymers.

Jabil’s Ongoing 3D Printing Innovations

Charles R. Goulding and Fraser Lintott discuss some recent developments at Jabil.

Chitosan Revolution: How Insects Could Reshape the Future of 3D Printing

The future of 3D printing could be … insects?

Eco-Friendly 3D Printing on the Horizon: Could Mineral Plastics Be the Answer?

New research shows a potential path to significantly reduce petrochemical-based plastic use, possibly including in 3D printing.

Real-Time Quality Control for Powder-Based 3D Printers: Meet Phase3D’s Fringe

Phase3D has developed a sophisticated real-time quality control system for powder-based 3D printers they call “Fringe”.

Mexican Company Develops Biodegradable Plastic Using Avocado Seeds

A new biodegradable plastic has been developed by a Mexican company based on Avocados.

Original Prusa XL 3D Printer Now Shipping After Years of Development

Prusa Research finally shipped the Original Prusa XL 3D printer, but this is far more than just a printer launch.

Desktop Metal Launches Live Suite

A software package containing Live Platform, Live Studio, Live Build MFG, Live Build DLP, and Live Sinter

Photocentric’s 3D Print Services Continue to Grow

Photocentric is exploring what is probably a new niche in 3D printing: large part production with resin equipment.

What Can Orion AM’s Thermal Radiation Fusion 3D Printing Process Produce?

Orion AM’s Thermal Radiation Fusion 3D printing process can produce incredibly strong parts.

Farsoon’s Expansion: 500 Tonnes of 3D Printing Material per Year

Farsoon is embarking on a massive physical expansion of their facilities.

AM Lasers Will Never Be The Same

3DM’s unique approach to polymer L-PBF 3D printing enables users to adapt the laser’s frequency to each and every material, promising faster, higher quality parts.

CEAD Builds 36 Meter Long Mega II 3D Printer for Al Seer Marine

The multi-robot rail system is now the largest polymer 3D printer in the world

New AM Materials Round Up, December 30, 2022

Several new AM materials were announced in past weeks.

EOS Announces Sustainable Polymers

The company factors material sourcing, consumption and reusability into its new, more sustainable materials.

Q.BIG 3D’s Big 3D Printer Has a Surprising Feature

We had a quick look at Q.BIG 3D’s new QUEEN 1 3D printer.

EOS Launches European Partner Network

The network consists of seven additive manufacturing job shops able to handle protoypes or small-series part production

New Method For Powder-Based Multi-Material 3D Printing Developed

One of the most interesting technologies we observed at Formnext 2022 was a new way to 3D print multiple materials in powder.

PHAradox: An Entirely New Class of 3D Print Materials

Helian Polymers is launching a new set of materials that could be the way forward for eco-conscious 3D print operations.

Therwood’s LSAM is Really Large Scale

If you’re looking for a large scale 3D printer, look no further than Thermwood.

Getting into 3D Printing? Here’s What to Know About Choosing the Right Materials

There are some common pitfalls to consider when selecting 3D printing materials.

AMT Looking To Develop Smart Metal AM Post Processing Capability

AMT is secretly working on metal post processing equipment.

Question of the Week: Combined Polymer, Metal and Ceramic 3D Prints?

This week’s question relates to the ability of 3D printing to combine various types of materials.

X-Ray System To Provide Real Time Glimpse of 3D Printing Action

New research has developed an incredibly powerful X-ray system that could directly show microstructures in 3D prints as they are made.

KINGS 3D Has a Lot of 3D Printers

Today I’m looking at KINGS 3D, the largest manufacturer of SLA 3D printers in China.

3D Printing Iridescence and Polarization Patterns?

Researchers have found a way to print liquid crystals with iridescence and polarization patterns.

How Does Sakuú’s Unusual 3D Printing Process Work?

I spoke with Sakuú’s VP of Marketing and Business development, David Pederson, to find out more about this mysterious 3D print startup.

A Closer Look At Stratasys’ Polymer Manufacturing Strategy

This week, Stratasys doubled down on its additive manufacturing strategy for production.

EOS’ Additive Minds Academy Open To North America

Top performing additive manufacturing staff are hard to find, and EOS is set to change that.

Is FROMP the Next Cost-Saving Thermoset Polymer Curing Strategy?

Using a chain reaction, this new polymerization process could save millions in curing costs.

Self-Sterilizing 3D Printing Material?

Researchers have developed new polymers that can automatically disinfect themselves, including for SARS-CoV-2.

SynDaver Launches Axi 2 Desktop 3D Printer

SynDaver announced a new 3D printer, the Axi 2.

Production 3D Printing At The Heart Of Recent Acquisitions

Recent 3D printing acquisition announcements have something significant in common: production focus.

Major Development: Researchers Find Method To Predict Resin Performance

In an incredible experiment, researchers were able to simulate the molecular behavior of 3D printing resins.

New Chart Illustrates Polymer 3D Printing Options

A new chart published by AMPOWER shows a comprehensive view of the polymer 3D printing landscape.

Holographic 3D Printing With Multiple Lasers

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a method of using holography in 3D printing.

Discovering Future AI Features For 3D Printing

I’m reading the lengthy PhD thesis from Ivanna Baturynska, who has extensively investigated the possibility of using advanced AI techniques to optimize 3D print jobs.

Rachel Davis: “I Found My Passion For Polymer Science In High School”

Rachel is a polymer scientist with five years of work experience formulating resins for stereolithographic 3D printing.

EOS’ INTEGRA P 450 Builds Up Industrial Polymer 3D Printing

EOS North America has released its newest industrial 3D printer: the INTEGRA P 450.

Polymers Are Used in Medicinal Tablets: A 3D Printing Opportunity

EOS and Merck Group’s partnership to develop 3D printed medicinal tablets may actually be a lot more interesting than initially thought.

Wanted: PDK 3D Printer Filament

Researchers have discovered a new plastic material, PDK, which seems to have unusually strong recycling properties.

Unusual Engineered Material Maintains Strength With Light

What is a light-stabilized material? Could it be used in 3D printing? If so, what could you make?

How Additive Manufacturing Complements Conventional Plastics Production

Doing traditional manufacturing? You may want to consider integrating additive manufacturing or 3D printing into your polymer production line.

Katie Hardiman: “There Is Currently A Polymer Material Race In The Additive World Happening”

Katie Hardiman is an Additive Manufacturing Applications Engineer at the Irish Manufacturing Research, which provides information and support to manufacturing SMEs.

Interactive Map of 3D Printing Tech Available

A comprehensive interactive chart of 3D printing technologies has been published.

Book Of The Week: Printing Polymers: An Introduction to Polymer Science for 3D Printers, Students and STEM Educators

This week’s selection is “Printing Polymers: An Introduction to Polymer Science for 3D Printers, Students and STEM Educators” by Curtis Barr and Daniel Vennerberg.