Additive Manufacturing

Processors' Growth Is Slowing

August’s index of 52.7 shows processor growth abating.

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Automotive

Covestro to Showcase Novel 3D-Printed Shock Absorber

Printed in three materials using three different processes, this part also boasts a high degree of functionality. 

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Postconsumer

Military Reports Additional Progress with Using Recycled 3D-Printed Material

A mobile recycling trailer will enable specially trained soldiers to fabricate 3D-printing filaments from plastic waste, improving readiness while reducing reliance on supply chains.

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Multiscrew

Leistritz Adds 3D Filament Line to Lab

System helps customers develop and produce 3D filaments from a co-rotating or counter-rotating twin screw extruder.

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Medical

Market Trends in Polymer Additive Manufacturing

Unlike the BetaMax/VHS technology debate, all the established polymer print technologies have a viable long-term role to play in the 3D-printing industry.

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Dow Talks New EVOLV3D Universal Support Material, 3D Printing Market

Dow R&D Manager Nathan Wilmot told Plastics Technology the EVOLV3D USM addresses longstanding challenges in Fused Filament Fabrication related to broad compatibility and solubility.

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Materials

Materials: First 3D Printing Flexible Material Based on PEBA

3D printed parts made from Evonik’s PEBA powder boast high flexibility, resistance to chemicals and outstanding durability.  

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Medical

Victrex Develops PAEK for Additive Manufacturing; Leads Consortium for Advancing AM Technologies

New generation materials rival earlier versions for both laser sintering and fusion filament fabrication processes.

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FibreTuff Starts Up Compounding of Cellulose-Based Biomaterial with a Focus on Medical Devices

The facility will manufacture FibreTuff PAPC filaments and powders for 3D printing and compounds for molding of Class I and II medical devices for spine, trauma and sports medicine.

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