Ipsen, Cherry Valley, Ill., announces that for the first time it has shipped a Titan vacuum furnace by air.
Continue readingUnited Technologies Research Center wins R&D 100 Awards
United Technologies Research Center (UTRC), East Hartford, Conn., has been recognized by R&D Magazine as a recipient of R&D 100 Awards for two breakthrough eco-friendly technologies: Ecotuff corrosion inhibitor for high-strength aluminum alloys, and a portable aluminum deposition system for field repair of large structures.
Continue readingStratasys announces triple-jetting technology for faster additive manufacturing
Stratasys, Minneapolis, announces that triple-jetting technology is now available cross-platform, providing up to 20% faster fused-deposition-modeling production.
Continue readingPrecious metal additive manufacturing system for jewelry enables lower cost
Cooksongold, England, and EOS GmbH, Sweden, have launched the Precious M 080 Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) system.
Continue readingOptomec announces record orders for 3D printers
Optomec, Albuquerque, N.M., announces that its order bookings have more than doubled through the first three quarters of 2014.
Continue readingCanadian consortium to promote development of additive manufacturing
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, Ottawa, Canada’s largest trade and industry association, has announced the launch of Canada Makes, a national network created to promote additive manufacturing.
Continue readingß-TCP added to hydroxyapatite implant coatings reduces risk of infection
Aalto University, Finland, reports that its researchers and partner manufacturers have proven that by adding a certain amount of beta-tricalcium phosphate (ß-TCP) to hydroxyapatite coatings on biomedical implants, integration is improved and the likelihood of infection is reduced.
Continue readingMass-flow-controlled UHP/HVOF system cuts costs by up to 25%
Flame Spray Technologies, The Netherlands, has introduced a state-of-the-art mass flow controlled UHP/HVOF eGun coating system that reportedly enables cost reductions up to as much as 25% compared with conventional liquid-fuel HVOF systems.
Continue readingMix tapes make a comeback thanks to 3D printing
This is so old school, it is totally cool. Back by popular demand, the MakerBot Mixtape is making a resurgence.
Continue readingASM International Elects Sunniva R. Collins ASM Board President
Case Western Reserve University professor and former ASM Board Vice President to assume Presidency.
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