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HP has unveiled its two 3D printing units and begun taking orders, nearly two years after their initial announcement, with the claim that these can be competitive against traditional manufacturing methods. engineering.com and others report that the machines work by fusing rather than sintering layers of powder. The process is compared to binder jetting, with … Continue reading HP takes orders for new 3D printers, claims it will revolutionise manufacturing →

Boeing has applied for a patent to 3D print fake ice for simulation purposes. AeroPatent identified the application, which describes a way of depositing “artificial ice shapes” for a plane’s leading edges and tail. These would simulate the extra weight and aerodynamic effects of frozen water. The patent number US2016076968 and dated March 17 describes, … Continue reading Boeing patents 3D printing plastic ice for simulations →

Stratasys has announced the next generation of its photopolymer printers, promising the new “market-disruptive” six-nozzle J750 units will offer “one-stop realism without post-processing”. Computerworld notes that the product can use multiple materials and colours in the same print head, and follows the Connex 3 (three-nozzle) multi-material machines. “This is like a premium Connex 3. That’s … Continue reading Stratasys says new “Premium Connex” 3D printer a breakthrough →

California’s “Silicon Valley” is home to the leading companies in the IT and semiconductor industries. Beckhoff opened its new technology centre in April 2016 next door to Intel, Apple and Google, cementing a local presence in the hotspot of IT and electronics development. The Beckhoff technology presentation aims to serve customers from all over the … Continue reading Beckhoff opens technology centre in Silicon Valley →

Made In Space’s Additive Manufacturing Facility has left earth for the International Station, where it will be used to research fabrication in microgravity.

Demand for lithium will continue to grow strongly, according to Lithium Australia, driven by an increased need for battery storage.

Mcor, the leader in industrial full-color 3D printing, today launched Mcor ARKe, the world’s first, full-color, desktop 3D printer. With Mcor ARKe, Mcor now offers their industrial quality full color 3D printing on the desktop.

General Motors unveiled its Chevrolet Bolt at the Las Vegas CES on Wednesday, which will be available in the United States for $US 30,000 (after tax credits).

Californian company HRL Laboratories has developed a method of 3D printing ceramics with similarities to stereolithography, with the resultant parts possessing high strength and extreme heat resistance.

Autodesk, Inc. has announced Autodesk SeeControl, a comprehensive new platform powering the Internet of Things that allows customers to capture, analyze and use data from remote products.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Australia is holding its inaugural Innovation Mission, exploring some of the reasons behind the USA’s tech business success, next month.

According to a recent report by IHS Technology, the global market for industrial hydraulic components, estimated to be worth just over $US 7.5 billion in 2014, is undergoing a shakeup as investment in oil and gas exploration continues to fall.

​Cosmetics giant L’Oreal has announced a partnership with San Diego bioprinting start-up Organovo.

​Cosmetics giant L’Oreal has announced a partnership with San Diego bioprinting start-up Organovo.

​GE has additively manufactured a working miniature jet engine and tested it at 33,000 RPM.

​The major global manufacturing sectors experienced sluggish or negative growth last month, according to several PMI results.

​Carbon3D has received a significant vote of confidence in its potential in the form of a $10 million investment from software giant Autodesk.

​The global 3D printing industry has continued its explosive growth, according to a leading annual report.

​​Rethink Robotics has announced a single-arm, lightweight robot for precise automation tasks.

​New York-based Graphene 3D Lab has launched a conductive, composite thermoplastic-and-nanocarbon material for use with 3D printers.