3D Printing

To improve the quality of bespoke, low-volume parts for the motoring industry, UK provider of Stratasys, One-Click Metal and XJet 3D printing solutions, Tri-Tech 3D, recently supplied innovative engineering solutions provider, HPL, with a large-format stereolithography (SL) additive manufacturing (AM) system that can produce high-quality prototype parts with low variability.

Injection moulding is the preferred method for mass-producing precision plastic parts. However, its upfront costs can be hefty.

Technology being developed by a global consortium of companies and academic institutions could revolutionise the use of industrial additive manufacturing in the UK, bringing the advanced manufacturing of high-value components for key industries to the country for the first time.

This soft robotic gripper is not only 3D printed in one print; it also doesn’t need any electronics to work.

Zortrax Endureal industrial 3D printer is now compatible with a flame-retardant BASF Ultrafuse PPSU filament certified for use in the railway industry.

3D Systems has announced Matrix Moon purchased an EXT 1070 Titan Pellet 3D printer for additive manufacturing in India.

The possibilities for 3D printing are immense and cut across various industries. However, certain sectors have been quicker to embrace its potential.

Leading the charge for using innovative building technology in the form of 3D construction printers, PERI 3D Construction is set to create Europe's first-ever 3D printed football club facility and public building.

Hubs, a specialist online manufacturing platform, has published its newest 3D Printing Trend Report.

3D Systems and SWANY have announced a collaboration intended to promote the adoption of large-format pellet extrusion 3D printing in Japan.