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Does 3D printing reduce carbon footprint? Study says yes

Design World

Essentium announced findings from independent research showcasing the positive impact of 3D printing on reducing carbon emissions. The research, commissioned by Essentium, reveals that 94% of manufacturers are actively engaged in initiatives to […] The post Does 3D printing reduce carbon footprint?

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3D Printing Viability Determination

Automation World

Awareness of 3D printing’s use beyond prototypes is becoming more well known. But how do you know if a part or product should be 3D printed or produced via traditional methods?

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New medical 3D-printing facility brings custom implants closer to US patients

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Materialise is opening a new 3D printing facility in Plymouth, Michigan, to accelerate the delivery of custom medical implants to U.S. At the new […] The post New medical 3D-printing facility brings custom implants closer to US patients appeared first on Design World.

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Advancing hypersonic aerospace systems with 3D printing

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Global competitors are accelerating efforts to develop propulsion systems that can generate thrust to […] The post Advancing hypersonic aerospace systems with 3D printing appeared first on Design World. In the defense industry, there has been a recent and urgent need to advance aerospace applications.

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New igus service: calculate the service life of 3D printing materials online in 30 seconds

Design World

igus has announced its online 3D printing service now enables users to calculate the service life of their printed wear-resistant parts. Knowing the durability of a 3D-printed component can help determine its service life more easily.

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Protolabs Expands 3D Printing Capacity and Capabilities

Automation World

has been added to address growing demand for direct metal laser sintering services—an industrial metal 3D printing process that can build functional metal parts within a week. A new facility in Raleigh, N.C.,

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3d printing a drone’s tail rotor gear box housing

Design World

The post 3d printing a drone’s tail rotor gear box housing appeared first on Design World. The Belgium-based company decided to turn to CRP Technology and its Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing process with composite polymers fiber-reinforced to complete […].