Additive Manufacturing

SPE, UL Launch Additive Manufacturing Training Program

Starting in February 2016, SPE members will receive discounts on UL’s AM training program and related content, and UL will sponsor new SPE members interested in such training by paying their SPE dues.

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German RepRap Launches Compact X150 3D Printer

This second generation version is based on its successful NEO 3D printer.

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December’s Index: 43.6

Mid-size plants expand for fourth month out of five. And compared with one year ago, capital spending plans are up 32%.

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Biopolymers

Dutch EU Building Features ‘XXL’ 3D-Printed Bioplastic

Here’s an interesting story that combines bioplastics, 3D printing and recycling.

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Materials

A Look Back at 3D Printing in 2015

3D printing is an exciting industry – there’s always something new going on.

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sustainability

November 2015—44.3

Processors plan to invest in capital equipment as smaller processors are doing better.

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The Promise of "4D Printing"

MIT scientist is shaping the next development to 3D printing: 4D printing, where the fourth dimension is time.

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Materials

3D Printing: Hype Vs. Reality

During the 3D Printing USA Conference IDTechEx's Rachel Gordon gave an update on the state of the 3D printing industry as it’s been quite an interesting 2015.

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3D Printing’s Growing Presence Seen at Fakuma Show

Additive manufacturing appeared in tooling inserts, robot grippers, and molded parts.

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Large & Medium-Sized Plants Expand

Smaller operations might be struggling, but the heart of the industry is growing.

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