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Formlabs recently announced two new 3D printing resins materials for direct 3D printing of elastomeric, biocompatible medical devices and models. BioMed Flex 80A Resin and BioMed Elastic 50A Resin further expand 3D printing possibilities in medical device and medical component manufacturing as well as at the point of care in hospitals and in medical service bureaus. NEW! 3D Printing BioMed Elastic 50A Resin   Soft, elastic, medical-grade material Suitable for applications requiring: Comfort Biocompatibility Transparency [...]

New 3D Printing Materials Capabilities Unlock Manufacturing Possibilities Though Formlabs has been at the forefront of hardware development for over a decade by bringing industrial power to an accessible price point with the Form Series SLA printers and Fuse Series SLS printers, our materials development team has matched the pace of innovation by developing over 40 proprietary materials and unlocking new applications for every industry. With their two new SLA resin materials, Silicone 40A Resin [...]

Formlabs has recently expanded their 3D printing materials library. Their mission is to expand access to digital fabrication, so anyone can make anything. This mission has led them to create new resins like their Flame Retardant Resin and BioMed Durable Resin which have expanded the capabilities of Formlabs' SLA printers. Now, Formlabs has created two new Resins that will change the game for a lot of applications. Introducing Alumina 4N Resin and Silicone 40A Resin. [...]

These test snout parts, designed by mechanical engineer Brian Biller at the Siemens Energy Orlando Innovation Campus, interface with gas turbine vanes in an airflow testing rig. The Siemens Energy’s Orlando Innovation Campus (OIC) develops and executes concept-to-completion projects for partners in industries across the world. Engineers there have access to every industrial tool available; they’re tasked with combining manufacturing technologies like machining, molding, automation, and 3D printing to solve global problems. Additive Manufacturing Technician [...]

There are few things more tragic in life than children suffering severe trauma — but when an accident does happen, Romans Ferrari is one of the best places for recovery. Located close to Lyon in France, Romans Ferrari is a pediatric rehabilitation center that provides care to children and adolescents who have had trauma, brain damage, brain tumors, polytrauma, and severe burns. The center has immense experience providing treatment for severe facial burns, which includes [...]

How TUM Boring Printed Strong Parts for their Tunnel Boring Machine TUM Boring team in Bastrop, Texas in April 2023. TUM Boring is a student organization from the Technische Universität Munchen composed of more than 60 students originating from 16+ countries. The group came together in 2020 to participate in the Not-a-Boring Competition 2021 from Elon Musk’s The Boring Company (TBC). The student-led team is dedicated to the future of mobility and aims [...]