Quality Assurance – Sigma Labs has developed and released its Print Rite 3D Inspect In-Process Quality Assurance software Version 3.0.

With the “Supersonic 3D Deposition” technology, “SPEE3D” has developed a 3D printing technology that accelerates air up to supersonic speed, depositing metal powders onto a substrate. This technology is said to offer 3D metal printing at production speed.

Production might run perfectly smooth, but when manufacturers face urgent special orders, in-house ressources often reach their limit quickly. Stephen Dyson, Product Manager at Proto Labs, explains, why and how outsourcing can support quick delivery capabilities.

Like in many other companies, the idea of implementing 3D printing into the production process was first met with scepticism at Pankl Racing System. However, the company was able to save a considerable amount of money in less then a year after buying the first 3D printer.

The newly released update of CT Tech's simulation and optimisation software, Vericut version 8.1.2, comes with a number of new and improved features. According to CG Tech, customer and user requests have been taken into account to make the software more powerful and easier to use.

Israel – Cimatron has released Cimatron E 12, the latest version of its integrated CAD/CAM software.

UK – Johnson Matthey announced the opening of a new ceramic 3D-printing facility in the UK to boost the development and understanding of processes on materials involved in this technology.

A trio of companies reports on the benefits of highly automated 3D computed tomography in component qualification and tool error correction for light metal and plastic injection moulding.

Components – Germany-based Strack Norma says it will showcase at Fakuma a 3D-printed, collapsible core – the first one ever, the company claims. For this patent-pending collapsible core, the standard parts expert notes that an optimised cooling system that shortens cycle times and improves part quality is achieved with an additive-manufacturing process.

The various technologies of generative manufacturing have been heralded as the next industrial revolution. Andy Middleton, Stratasys general manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, talks about the recent merger with Objet and how he can help toolmakers.