The round-up of last week’s additive manufacturing news includes collaboration between Oerlikon AM and Airbus for production of complex serial production of antenna clusters; the launch of the world’s first 3D printed tactical weapon by London Defense R&D; the debut of 3DXB GROUP in UAE; research on Programmable 3D Printed Dressing by a scientist at the University of Waterloo.
Oerlikon AM and Airbus have successfully industrialized the additive manufacturing (AM) process for complex serial production of antenna clusters. These will be used in a series of communication satellites that will be orbiting earth soon.
London Defense R&D, a British defence firm, has made a groundbreaking announcement with the introduction of the LD-80, the world’s first 3D-printed tactical Anti-Drone System.
3DXB GROUP to debut its 3D printing technology in the UAE
3DXB GROUP, which specializes in mixed concrete manufacturing, will launch its 3D printing technologies in the UAE
TPM introduces “state-of-the-art” additive manufacturing lab in South Carolina
TPM, a regional company specialising in design and manufacturing solutions, has unveiled its new additive manufacturing lab, what it says is a ‘cutting-edge’ facility based in Greenville, South Carolina.
Timmins college expanding additive manufacturing capabilities
Northern College is on track to boost its ability to help companies prototype and manufacture innovative new products. The school is the recipient of $391,428 in federal funds, which will go toward the expansion and purchase of new equipment for its Additive Manufacturing Lab, located at its Timmins campus.
nano3Dprint announces new Japanese distribution channel
nano3Dprint announced a new strategic distribution channel in Asia. Japan-based System Create Co., Ltd. will distribute nano3Dprint’s A2200 3D Multi-material Electronics Printer and B3300 Dual-Dispensing 3D Printer to its customers throughout Japan.
AddUp Offers Digital Continuity to the Aerospace and AM Community with Dassault Systèmes
AddUp announced that they have joined the Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE platform ecosystem. With the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, Dassault Systèmes offers a dedicated set of applications for AM—from new material characterization, adapted design and build job preparation and simulation to shopfloor scheduling and execution monitoring.
Tailored to Heal: Programmable 3D Printed Dressing Improves Burn and Cancer Treatments
Scientists have developed a smart wound dressing that uses advanced polymers for personalized treatment of burn victims. The dressing, customizable via 3D printing, adheres well to skin and offers time-release medication for extended relief.
Sakuu Debuts High Energy Li-Metal Cypress™ Battery Cell Chemistry for Manufacturing License
Sakuu Corporation launched its safer, high energy, high power density Li-Metal Cypress™ cell chemistry for manufacturing licensing. The cell has proprietary structure developed for 3D-printing compatibility boosts Li-Metal cell scalability and enables more efficient packaging
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