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With the demand for high-performance polymers for additive manufacturing growing rapidly, large materials companies are looking to stake their claim in the market. And as the industry gears towards production applications, there is a greater need for engineering-grade materials able to meet the demanding applications across a range of industries. Indicative of the overall rise …

Carbon has experienced a meteoric rise since it was founded in 2013. Over the last six years, the company’s proprietary Digital Light Synthesis™ (DLS) technology has been adopted by customers across a range of industries, from aerospace and automotive to consumer goods and medical. Fast forward to 2019, where the venture-backed, Silicon Valley-based company is …

Once described as the manufacturing giant most people have never heard of, Jabil is in fact one of the world’s largest manufacturing solutions providers. With more than 100 facilities in 29 countries and 190,000 employees worldwide, the $22 billion company offers a wide range of manufacturing services, spanning industrial design, supply chain and logistics.   …

  When it comes to industrial 3D printing, speed and part accuracy are key. As the adoption rate of 3D printing continues to increase across industries, 3D printer manufacturers are continuously striving to improve the print times of their machines and the quality of parts produced. One such company is Nexa3D, a manufacturer of industrial, …

Metal 3D printing can be a tricky business. With potential issues including thermal distortion, residual stresses, cracking and warping, the printing process for metals is often difficult to predict, much less control. This is where simulation software comes in.   Simulation software can be used to design and simulate metal parts and processes, with the …

Additive manufacturing is ideal for creating highly complex, lightweight structures that would otherwise be impossible with traditional processes, especially when coupled with design tools like topology optimisation.   Creating lightweight parts is a key imperative for many industries. In aerospace, for example, lightweight components can significantly reduce aircraft fuel consumption, while in motorsports they can …

Metal 3D printing is continuing to make inroads into manufacturing. Today, the technology is increasingly becoming an effective production solution for high-value, low-volume applications in a range of industries. However, the continued evolution of metal 3D printing greatly depends on the development of new materials.   One company advancing material development for metal 3D printing …

The world of performance racing and motorsports is defined by innovation. Where performance and speed are key criteria, maintaining engineering excellence is crucial. As such, the sector is increasingly looking towards technologies like additive manufacturing to drive innovation.   One company leveraging this development is Carbon Performance, a UK-based startup that manufactures high-performance components using …

What does the future of automotive production look like? Ford Motor Company may just have the answer.   In the summer of 2018, the car manufacturer opened its Advanced Manufacturing Center in Michigan. The 135,000-square-foot facility, worth a reported $45 million, brings together an array of technologies, including collaborative robots, VR and AR.   3D …

The world of electronics is a young yet burgeoning area for 3D printing. From drones and satellites to laptops and smartphones, electronic devices are playing an ever-greater role in our lives. However, to operate, these devices depend on electronic components such as printed circuit boards (PCBs), antennas and sensors.   3D printing is redefining the …