EnvisionTEC and Covestro collaborate on material and printer solutions for DLP 3D printing tooling applications

EnvisionTEC and Covestro  announced their collaboration on material+printer solutions to accelerate adoption of industrial 3D printing. Together, the two companies aim to lower the entry barriers for companies looking to adopt 3D printing for producing molds for low volumes or parts with detailed features faster and more economically. The combination of Covestro material expertise and EnvisionTEC printer technology resulted in a complete industrial manufacturing solution for 3D … Continue reading EnvisionTEC and Covestro collaborate on material and printer solutions for DLP 3D printing tooling applications

Evonik to launch new product line of photopolymers for 3D printing

Material campaign continued with new photopolymers of the INFINAM® brand for infinite 3D applications Market position strengthened in the long term by entry into photopolymer 3D printing technologies Product introduction at the TCT Asia trade show from May 26-28 in Shanghai. Evonik has developed two photopolymers for industrial 3D printing applications and introduces them under the brand names INFINAM® TI 3100 L and INFINAM® ST … Continue reading Evonik to launch new product line of photopolymers for 3D printing

World’s first 3D printed fiber-reinforced plastic footbridge to pave way for circular composites

Royal HaskoningDHV, DSM – a global purpose-led, science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, and the City of Rotterdam have announced the intention to collaborate in the design and build of a new circular composite footbridge which will be installed in Rotterdam. Rotterdam is a dynamic, innovative city at the forefront in the use of composite bridges to underpin the city’s drive towards circularity … Continue reading World’s first 3D printed fiber-reinforced plastic footbridge to pave way for circular composites

DSM to take over part of Clariant’s 3D printing business portfolio to expand rapid market-driven product development solutions

Royal DSM, a global purpose-led, science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, and Clariant, a focused, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company, announced today an agreement for DSM to take over certain parts of Clariant’s 3D printing business portfolio. The agreement allows DSM to offer customers rapid product development iterations for filaments and pellets based on application needs. As additive manufacturing technology is increasingly … Continue reading DSM to take over part of Clariant’s 3D printing business portfolio to expand rapid market-driven product development solutions

Braskem and ALM to Announce the Launch of Polypropylene Powder for Additive Manufacturing

Braskem, the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and leading producer of biopolymers in the world, and Advanced Laser Materials (ALM) a leader in materials development for additive manufacturing (AM), today announced the availability of polypropylene  (PP) powder for Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) industrial 3D printing. Braskem and ALM began their partnership in 2018, focusing on the development of innovative polyolefin-based powders for SLS. This new polypropylene … Continue reading Braskem and ALM to Announce the Launch of Polypropylene Powder for Additive Manufacturing

A highly effective way to paint complex 3-D-printed objects

Rutgers engineers have created a highly effective way to paint complex 3-D-printed objects, such as lightweight frames for aircraft and biomedical stents, that could save manufacturers time and money and provide new opportunities to create “smart skins” for printed parts. The findings are published in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. Conventional sprays and brushes can’t reach all nooks and crannies in complex 3-D-printed objects, … Continue reading A highly effective way to paint complex 3-D-printed objects

3D Printed ACTIVAT3D Copper Proven to Kill SARS-Cov-2 Virus on Contact Surfaces

Australian company SPEE3D has successfully developed and tested a fast and affordable way to 3D print anti-microbial copper onto metal surfaces. Laboratory tests have shown that touch surfaces modified by this process ‘contact kills’ 96% of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in just two hours. The process, known as ACTIVAT3D copper, has been developed by modifying SPEE3D’s world-leading 3D printing technology, using new algorithms … Continue reading 3D Printed ACTIVAT3D Copper Proven to Kill SARS-Cov-2 Virus on Contact Surfaces

Henkel to launch first photoreactive 3D printing material meeting aerospace fire, smoke and toxicity safety standards

Since the announcement of their collaboration in February 2019, Henkel and Origin have been collaborating to develop new materials by optimizing print processes that extend the current boundaries of additive manufacturing. As a result of this partnership Henkel has developed an entirely new 3D printable photopolymer material with fire, smoke and toxicity resistance properties for use with Origin One printers. The new photoreactive material that will be … Continue reading Henkel to launch first photoreactive 3D printing material meeting aerospace fire, smoke and toxicity safety standards

Covestro and Signify to provide polycarbonate for 3D-printed luminaires for a circular economy

Signify makes high-quality, energy-efficient LED lighting products / Company also prints light shades and fittings in the Netherlands using additive manufacturing / New facilities planned in the USA, India and Indonesia / 100 percent recyclable polycarbonate supports a circular economy Signify is the first manufacturer to produce 3D-printed luminaires on an industrial scale. Covestro’s polycarbonate used for this fulfills customer requirements such as high impact … Continue reading Covestro and Signify to provide polycarbonate for 3D-printed luminaires for a circular economy

Evonik to develop material systems for the series production of plastic parts by means of 3D printing

Research collaboration with Voxeljet is paving the way for using 3D printing for industrial production of large final parts For the first time, Evonik is presenting developments of powder-binder systems for a scalable binder-jetting method The Additive Manufacturing innovation growth field is thus being further expanded Creavis, the strategic innovation unit of the specialty chemicals company Evonik, and Voxeljet AG, based in Friedberg, Bavaria, Germany, … Continue reading Evonik to develop material systems for the series production of plastic parts by means of 3D printing

Convenient production of insoles using 3D printing: Made-to-measure products from Covestro´s TPU

At the K 2019 plastics trade fair in Düsseldorf from 16 to 23 October, Covestro will be presenting the prototype for a new application of Covestro materials for additive manufacturing at its Booth A75 in Hall 6: 3D-printed orthopedic insoles for shoes. They are efficiently produced using an automated and completely digitalized process that generates almost no waste. The part in question is in the form of a 3D … Continue reading Convenient production of insoles using 3D printing: Made-to-measure products from Covestro´s TPU

DSM to launch I AM Tomorrow Challenge to drive innovation in 3D printing

Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, recently announced the I AM Tomorrow Challenge, an acceleration program for startups and scaleups focused on data analytics, AI and other advanced software solutions for large-scale 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing. Launched in collaboration with HighTechXL, Hexagon, and Ultimaker, the challenge offers select companies a spot on a ten-week acceleration program designed … Continue reading DSM to launch I AM Tomorrow Challenge to drive innovation in 3D printing

BASF to provide innovative additive manufacturing materials to Paxis LLC for new Wave Applied Voxel 3D printing technology

BASF’s photopolymer materials for advanced manufacturing applications qualify for early development access in new WAV™ technology BASF’s Ultracur3D ST 45 reactive urethane photopolymer fulfills the requirements of functional applications BASF 3D Printing Solutions is to provide innovative additive manufacturing materials to Paxis LLC for their new WAV™ technology. This is currently in development and is designed to meet the needs of additive manufacturing users, advanced  … Continue reading BASF to provide innovative additive manufacturing materials to Paxis LLC for new Wave Applied Voxel 3D printing technology

Henkel and EnvisionTEC collaborate to drive the next level of additive manufacturing for 3D Printing

To further drive the adoption of 3D Printing technologies beyond prototyping to final parts production, Henkel is partnering with EnvisionTEC, Dearborn, MI, a leading global provider of professional-grade 3D printing solutions. The companies will collaborate to align Henkel´s materials expertise with EnvisionTEC´s printer technology. The partners will showcase selected 3D printed parts for the medical and manufacturing sectors during the upcoming Rapid + TCT conference … Continue reading Henkel and EnvisionTEC collaborate to drive the next level of additive manufacturing for 3D Printing

Evonik launches new polymer powder for 3D printing applications in higher temperature range

Evonik is driving forward its commitment in the attractive 3D printing market. The specialty chemicals company has developed a new polymer powder for applications in higher temperature range as part of its polyamide 6 series.   The product further expands Evonik’s portfolio of high-performance materials for powder-based 3D printing technologies. Evonik’s new polyamide powder features high mechanical strength as well as excellent chemical and temperature … Continue reading Evonik launches new polymer powder for 3D printing applications in higher temperature range

Evonik acquires US-based startup Structured Polymers for 3D Printing

Evonik has acquired Structured Polymers Inc., a US-based technology startup for 3D printing materials headquartered in Austin, Texas. A corresponding agreement and plan of merger was executed and the transaction has been closed recently. The acquisition will provide Evonik access to a new patented technology that will allow the company to expand its portfolio of specialty polymer powders in the additive manufacturing market. “The acquisition … Continue reading Evonik acquires US-based startup Structured Polymers for 3D Printing

DSM unveils two breakthrough high-performance materials for 3D printing structural parts

DSM, a global purpose-led science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living today announced two major product launches that will help accelerate adoption of 3D printing into mainstream production. With Somos® PerFORM Reflect, DSM once again demonstrates its leadership in high-performing materials for additive manufacturing. Based on DSM’s industry leading Somos PerFORM, the new PerFORM Reflect will again set new standards for 3D printing materials for  PIV … Continue reading DSM unveils two breakthrough high-performance materials for 3D printing structural parts

BASF, Materialise and Essentium join forces to advance industrial additive manufacturing

Three companies with complementary strengths team up BASF leads a Series A investment round with Materialise as one of the co-investors Ludwigshafen/Germany, Leuven/Belgium, College Station/Texas, USA November 14th, 2018. BASF Venture Capital is leading the Series A investment round in Essentium, Inc., an innovative developer of disruptive, industrial additive manufacturing solutions headquartered in College Station, Texas. Materialise is one of the co-investors in the Series … Continue reading BASF, Materialise and Essentium join forces to advance industrial additive manufacturing

Henkel to launch new materials and adhesive solutions for 3D Printing

For the first time ever Henkel will be present at the Formnext in Frankfurt. On this year´s leading trade show for additive manufacturing technologies the company will showcase its growing solution portfolio for end-to-end-processes. Visitors among others can experience the market launch of differentiated new resin platforms as well as the first tailor-made adhesives for post-processing under the well-known Loctite brand. “The Formnext is an … Continue reading Henkel to launch new materials and adhesive solutions for 3D Printing

Clariant highlights industrial 3D printing materials at formnext 2018

3D printing materials and custom solutions at booth 3.1-H40 at formnext 2018 at the Messe Frankfurt Spotlight on Clariant’s industrial range of 3D printing materials with additives like flame retardants, glass fibers and light stabilizers Unique color capabilities to be on display with 3D printer filaments presented in a new Clariant ColorWorks® ColorForward® greenish-blue trend color Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will present its effective … Continue reading Clariant highlights industrial 3D printing materials at formnext 2018

Evonik develops PEBA powder for 3D printing

The new high-performance powder stands out for its high elasticity and strength and is suitable for a variety of powder-based 3D printing technologies. 3D printed parts made from the new PEBA powder show a high degree of flexibility, excellent resistance to chemicals and outstanding durability over a wide temperature range from -40°C to 90°C. The powder is also ideally suited for the manufacture of functional … Continue reading Evonik develops PEBA powder for 3D printing

3D Inks that Can Be Erased Selectively

KIT Scientists Develop Method for the Specific Degradation of Laser-written Microstructures – Paper in Nature Communications Three-dimensional microstructures made of various cleavable photoresists. The scanning electron microscopies show the selective degradation of the structures (scaling 20 µm). (Credit: Nature Communications) 3D printing by direct laser writing enables production of micro-meter-sized structures for many applications, from biomedicine to microelectronics to optical metamaterials. Researchers of Karlsruhe Institute … Continue reading 3D Inks that Can Be Erased Selectively

Eastman introduces Amphora SP1621 for industrial 3D printing

Global specialty materials company Eastman introduces Eastman Amphora™ SP1621 3D polymer — its first-ever powder-based material for industrial 3D printing. Amphora SP1621 powder will be manufactured in collaboration with Advanced Laser Materials (ALM), a company specializing in material research, development and consultation for industrial 3D printing, otherwise known as additive manufacturing (AM). Traditionally, AM has been used primarily to make prototypes and low-volume, customizable products. Large-scale manufacturing was hindered … Continue reading Eastman introduces Amphora SP1621 for industrial 3D printing

3D Printing Center of Excellence by Sartomer

The 3D Printing Center of Excellence includes state of the art wet chemistry labs, formulation development and testing facility with wide range of analytical equipment, and application center housing multiple 3D Printers covering various photo-curable based printing technologies such as SLA, DLP and MJP printers.  The new Center of Excellence shows “Arkema’s commitment  to enable 3D Printing to Mass Manufacturing through Innovative Material Technologies; a … Continue reading 3D Printing Center of Excellence by Sartomer

BASF and Belgian company Materialise strengthen cooperation on 3D printing technologies

BASF and Belgian company Materialise strengthen cooperation Chemical company invests US$25 million in supplier of 3D printing technologies Ludwigshafen/Germany, Leuven/Belgium – July 19, 2018 – BASF is expanding its cooperation with Materialise, a leading supplier of 3D printing technologies. At the same time, BASF has agreed to invest US$25 million in the Belgian company, which is headquartered in Leuven. The two partners are working together … Continue reading BASF and Belgian company Materialise strengthen cooperation on 3D printing technologies

“Liquid Printed Pneumatics” for Inflatable Car Interiors by MIT and BMW

BMW and MIT’s Self-Assembly Lab have collaborated to develop “liquid printed pneumatics”, the first reported 3D printed inflatable material that can morph from one state to another and expand into any shape or function.  BMW and MIT’s Self-Assembly Lab collaborate to design the first printed inflatable material. Self-Assembly Lab Team: Bjorn Sparrman, Shokofeh Darbari, Rami Rustom, Maggie Hughes, Schendy Kernizan, Jared Laucks, Skylar Tibbits BMW Team: Sophie … Continue reading “Liquid Printed Pneumatics” for Inflatable Car Interiors by MIT and BMW

Silicone–Epoxy‐Based Hybrid Photopolymers for 3D Printing

Abstract In the present research, a type of cycloaliphatic silicone–epoxy resin is synthesized and then compounded with acrylates as well as photoinitiators to obtain hybrid photopolymers. The photocuring rate of the hybrid photopolymers, the morphology, thermal and mechanical properties of the cured samples with different silicone–epoxy/acrylate ratios are studied in detail. Scanning electron microscopy images prove that interpenetrating polymer network structure is formed. To improve … Continue reading Silicone–Epoxy‐Based Hybrid Photopolymers for 3D Printing

Highly Stretchable Hydrogels for UV Curing Based High-Resolution Multimaterial 3D Printing

Abstract We report a method to prepare highly stretchable and UV curable hydrogels for high resolution DLP based 3D printing. The hydrogel solutions were prepared by mixing self-developed high-efficiency water-soluble TPO nanoparticles as the photoinitiator with acrylamide-PEGDA (AP) based hydrogel precursor. The TPO nanoparticles make AP hydrogels UV curable, thus compatible with the DLP based 3D printing technology for the fabrication of complex hydrogel 3D … Continue reading Highly Stretchable Hydrogels for UV Curing Based High-Resolution Multimaterial 3D Printing

New materials for industrial 3D-printing applications

BASF 3D Printing Solutions GmbH presents new materials for 3D-printing technologies at the AMUG Conference 2018 Cooperation with Essentium Materials on the development and distribution of Ultrafuse plastic filaments Ultrafuse Z ‒ an extra-strong material for 3D-printing BASF 3D Printing Solutions is presenting a variety of new materials at the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Conference from April 8 to 12, 2018 in St. Louis, … Continue reading New materials for industrial 3D-printing applications

New 3D printable smart ink creates shape and color-shifting objects

Researchers at Dartmouth College have recently achieved a remarkable breakthrough with the development of a new 3D printing material. This innovative ”smart ink” will allow for the 3D printing of dynamic objects that change shape and color over time. This process offers a relatively straightforward and affordable version of what is often referred to as 4D printing, the next generation of additive manufacturing, and it could … Continue reading New 3D printable smart ink creates shape and color-shifting objects