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January 2018
Desktop Metal Ships Their Metal 3D Printer to Google
The Desktop Metal Studio System with metal 3D printer, debinding station and furnace.
The first metal 3D printing system from Desktop Metal is FFF/FDM based and also includes a debinder and sintering furnace. According to the company it is 10 times less expensive than existing technology today.
The Studio System was first announced in April and uses a filament containing bound metal rods that are 3D printed to create […]
Mastercam and WIDIA Offer Simple Tooling Data Solution
Mastercam has collaborated with WIDIA, the original German tungsten carbide tool developers, to provide a solution that enables CAM users to quickly import tool assemblies from WIDIA NOVO directly into Mastercam 2018.
Mastercam developers worked closely with WIDIA to let users import 3D tool assemblies directly into Mastercam, validate them, and save them in their Mastercam file and/or Tool Library. Features such as automated filtering ensure […]
Desktop Metal Named “2017 Best of What’s New” in Engineering
Popular Science Names Desktop Metal Production System “2017 Best of What’s New” in Engineering
Highlighting its speed and inkjet technology, Popular Science recognized the Desktop Metal Production System™ with its “2017 Best of What’s New” award in the Engineering category. The Production System is the first metal 3D printing system for mass production of complex metal parts that is up to 100 times faster than current laser systems. […]
Formlabs Announces Two New Materials
Formlabs’ library of versatile, reliable Engineering Resins is formulated to help product designers and manufacturers reduce costs, iterate faster, and bring better experiences to market. They recently announced the addition of two new materials for the Form 2: Grey Pro Resin for Versatile Prototyping and Rigid Resin.
Grey Pro Resin offers high precision, moderate elongation, and low creep. This […]
Mastercam and Kennametal Partner Up to Automate Tooling
CNC Software, Inc., the developer of Mastercam, has partnered with Kennametal to provide customers with the ability to quickly import tool assemblies from NOVO directly into Mastercam 2018. The integration of NOVO allows Mastercam customers to save significant time searching for desired tools and building 3D tool assemblies that can be brought directly into Mastercam for easy use by most shops.
Mastercam developers worked closely with […]
3D Printing HP Labs Innovation
Progress in 3D authentication and identification brings 3D manufacturing closer
Multi-jet-fusion printed part on the left and a high-resolution scan of the indicated portion of it on the right showing the micro surface structure used for authentication.
An HP Labs investigation into accurately identifying and authenticating 3D-printed objects is helping enable a future where parts for high performance machines like jet engines are routinely printed […]