Stratasys will showcase its 3D printing solutions for composite production at JEC World (12 to 14 March 2019). The company will outline the benefits of integrating AM in the production line.

The most widely used process in 3D metal printing is probably selective laser melting. A contract manufacturer gives design tips to achieve the best results for this process.

HP launched its Metal Jet Technology for the cost-effective production of high-quality metal parts in large quantities. The 3D metal print technology's first customers include Volkswagen.

A 3D printed titanium frame is a crowd puller at Euromold stand.

Whether sand molds for metal casting or plastic melt-off models for investment casting — foundries benefit in both cases from the many advantages offered by additive 3D printing processes.

Trumpf will present automated 3D printing solutions at Formnext, focusing on its Truprint 5000 system.

Helping customers in additive manufacturing for production-grade metal parts, Stratasys is releasing further details of its new platform currently being developed and designed for short-run metal applications. First unveiled earlier this year, the additive platform is based on Stratasys’ innovative “Layered Powder Metallurgy” (LPM™) technology, designed to make production of metal parts quicker, easier and more cost-effective than before.

Metso announced the delivery of the first valves with 3D printed parts from its Helsinki plant. The valves include 3D printed metal components that allow the valves to perform in a particularly demanding application where they need to withstand numerous fast open-close cycles without maintenance.

Silicone moulds are great for small-series production of, for example, educational parts, jewellery or art. Producing them, however, is difficult. Complex objects require a lot of experience and manual work. Scientists have now found a way to create the moulds faster and cheaper.

United States – German 3D printer company Voxeljet, which specialises in the development of industrial additive manufacturing systems, has recently expanded its presence in North America by launching operations of the largest 3D printing system, the VX4000 3D printer, the company said.