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NSW’s first 3D-printed housing project commences construction

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: Kenishirotie/stock.adobe.com The NSW Government continues to use innovative methods to solve the housing crisis with construction now underway on the state’s first 3D-printed social housing properties in Dubbo. The project is supported by Dubbo Regional Council, who approved the Development Application (DA) in July 2024.

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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. As companies grapple with supply chain challenges, a growing number are adopting sustainable manufacturing approaches, including recyclable materials, reduced energy consumption, and more.

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3D Printing Accelerates R&D Process For Prototyping Molds

Mold Making Technology

LSI Solutions , a medical equipment manufacturer based in upstate New York, utilized Axtra3D Inc. ’s additive manufacturing (AM) technology to create molds for medical device prototyping and production. However, 3D printing offers an accelerated path for prototyping molds.

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

Design World

FLYING-CAM, a leader in design and manufacturing of unmanned helicopters and pioneer of professional drone filming services, celebrated its 30th anniversary with the World premiere of Discovery, its newest unmanned aircraft system. The post 3d printing a drone’s tail rotor gear box housing appeared first on Design World.

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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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The next step towards industrial production using metal 3D printing

Design World

The Meltio M600 metal 3D printer makes printing large metal parts easier and more reliable than ever while being tailored perfectly to the needs of industrial manufacturing with 24/7 production cycles.

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How to Select a 3D Printer for your Plant

Automation World

Advances in additive manufacturing are moving the technology in the direction of making production-ready parts. But before investing in 3D printing, take some time to understand the different types of equipment and materials.