Additive Manufacturing Industry News | Week 21 | 2024

Explore the latest news in Additive Manufacturing with AM Chronicle’s round up of Week 21 of 2024.

The round up of last week includes Wipro3D and ISRO celebrates successful manufacturing of PS4 3D-printed rocket engine; Incredible3D completes a milestone of 3000 patient specific implants; Additive Academy successfully organizes first Additive Manufacturing workshop in the MENA region, in collaboration with DNV; ORNL researchers successfully printed defect free Tungsten; 3D Printed Skatepark Inaugurated at Mount Maunganui and much more.

Wipro 3D and ISRO jointly pave the Way for Sustainable Space through Additive Manufacturing

Wipro 3D, in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), celebrates a pathbreaking achievement in space technology with the successful manufacturing of the PS4 3D-printed rocket engine powering the 4^th stage of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).  

Additive Academy successfully organises first Additive Manufacturing workshop in the MENA region, in collaboration with DNV

Additive Academy’s active engagement in the region, highlighted by initiatives like the AM Conclave Middle East and focused coverage in AM Chronicle , underscores thier commitment to strengthening the additive manufacturing ecosystem.

Additive Academy are dedicated to supporting the UAE’s vision to embrace advanced technology through specialized training and education in additive manufacturing.

Incredible 3D Reaches Milestone with Over 3,000 Patient-Specific Implants in India

Incredible 3D celebrated a significant achievement by successfully producing over 3,000 patient-specific 3D-printed implants. Since its inception in 2018, the company has emerged as a leader in 3D metal printing for medical applications in India and Southeast Asia, specializing in the creation of medical implants, cutting guides, and bio-models.

ORNL Researchers Achieve 3D Printed Defect-Free Tungsten Components

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have successfully utilized additive manufacturing to produce the first defect-free, complex tungsten parts, a significant advancement for applications in extreme environments, particularly in clean-energy technologies like fusion energy.

Xenia Launches New Carbon Fiber Reinforced PVDF for 3D Printing

Xenia Materials, a global leader in carbon fiber reinforced polymers, is set to introduce an innovative range of PVDF-based compounds for 3D printing applications. These new materials combine the superior properties of carbon fiber with the exceptional characteristics of PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride), opening new avenues for high-performance, chemically resistant additive manufacturing.

Nano Dimension Announces Major Enhancement to its Additive Electronics Robotics Systems from Essemtec

Nano Dimension announced a major enhancement to its Additive Electronics (“AE”) offering from its Essemtec product group (“Essemtec Product Group”) that has introduced a new jet-on-the-fly capability, significantly enhancing the speed of additive electronics dispensing by up to 3x, marking a major advancement in AME.

Nomad Prototypes Unveils Resin-Based 3D Printed Drone

Nomad Prototypes, a pioneering company based in the United Arab Emirates, has introduced an innovative resin-based 3D printed drone, presenting a compelling alternative to traditional thermoplastic models.

FABULOUS Sets Course for the USA with Certified, Food-safe 3D-Printing Materials

FABULOUS, a French company known for its innovative 3D printing materials, is making a significant move into the North American market. Renowned for their high-quality, certified, food-safe polymer powders, FABULOUS aims to capitalize on its success in Europe by offering its products to a broader audience.

Lee Sangsoo Unveils Digital to Physical Sculptures

Seoul-based artist Lee Sangsoo is renowned for his unique approach of creating digital mockups that are transformed into intricate 3D printed sculptures. His work bridges the gap between the virtual and physical realms, emphasizing the intersection of these two worlds which he finds deeply fascinating.

Researchers Advance Multimaterial Assembly in 3D Printing with FMAP

A new study has introduced the Freeform Multimaterial Assembly Process (FMAP), a groundbreaking method that integrates multiple 3D printing techniques to assemble both structural and functional materials into multifunctional objects. This innovative process addresses the complexities and limitations of traditional multimaterial fabrication methods.

3D Printed Skatepark Inaugurated at Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui has unveiled its new Destination Skatepark, featuring a range of 3D printed skateable elements, including “The Wave,” which is the largest known 3D printed skate sculpture in the world. The Wave is nearly 12 meters long and 3 meters high, composed of seven segments, and took approximately five hours to print.