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Today, 3DPrint.com published my latest guest article, in which I explore alternative solutions to the crisis that the AM industry is currently facing. I also draw attention to the big elephant in the room - focusing on how the 3D printer works rather than on what customers expect. Despite today's publication, the article was written shortly after the RAPID + TCT trade show, and literally just a few hours after the events of July 3rd. Therefore, it does not include some things that happened afterwards, as well as the conclusions we have reached since then. I encourage you to read and comment. As usual, it is somewhat critical, but constructive! #betrue #bedifferent #shareandspread

MTP-Based Integration Broadens Functional Scope of Photonic Devices LIGENTEC, X-FAB and X-Celeprint have pooled together their respective resources to enable the production of a new generation of photonic devices. A chiplet approach will be applied - allowing the optimal materials/processes to be used for each particular element. All of the distinct elements will then be combined together, via use of micro transfer printing (MTP), to create sophisticated hybrid solutions capable of attaining elevated performance parameters and delivering superior functionality capabilities. Until now, bringing together different chiplets to create photonic devices has proved challenging, with no integrated supply chain available for customers to rely upon. The collaborative efforts just announced look to address this issue. To begin with, Ligentec will incorporate photodetectors onto its low-loss silicon-nitride (SiN) platform through use of the MTP capabilities offered by X-Celeprint. Then X-FAB will be responsible for ramping up these activities to large scale fabrication, so that volume demands can be met. "After years of intensive R&D, we are seeing significant uptake and interest in Micro Transfer Printing. The technology readiness level in photonics integration has reached the stage to bring it to the market, offering customers a powerful solution to overcome the challenges of hybrid PICs," X-Celeprint's CEO, Kyle Benkendorfer, comments. Ligentec's CEO, Thomas Hessler, adds; "No single material system can meet the diverse requirements of photonics... READ MORE https://lnkd.in/ev_zZing Rudi De Winter Damien Macq Anja Noack Myriam Labidi Julia Rosenthal Heming WEI Thomas Hartung Yiding Lin David Gomez

🙌 We are excited about our latest machine at the Institute of Microsystems Technology at Hamburg University of Technology for direct printing of metals and dielectrics on 3D surfaces. The XTPL Delta printing system uses an ultra-precise deposition technology that combines a high-viscosity paste, a micro-nozzle and a precise positioning system to print conductive lines of only a few micrometers in width on various substrates and steps. In projects A04 and A08, this new technology is used to manufacture novel 3D devices like smart microreactors and Lagrangian sensors. Other projects within the CRC 1615 will also benefit from the machine, as it enables the integration of several smart materials into a small-scale test reactor. This new equipment complements our toolbox for the development and fabrication of 3D microsystems [1]. We'd like to thank the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - German Research Foundation for funding of the CRC SMART Reactors (project no. 503850735) including the purchase of this important instrumentation. [1] Hoc Khiem Trieu, Lukas Rennpferdt, Sven Bohne, 3D patterning – an extended toolbox for micro-electro-mechanical systems. Transactions on Additive Manufacturing Meets Medicine, Vol. 4 No. 1 (2022). https://lnkd.in/gQudRQtH #SMARTreactors #TUHH #Technischistdasmöglich #TUHamburg #engineeringtofaceclimatechange #3Dprinting #Microreactor

Can Printables Catch Thingiverse? Growth Analysis Suggests a Long Road Ahead: I did some projections on the growth of Thingiverse and Printables to see which one will become the biggest 3D model repository. The post Can Printables Catch Thingiverse? Growth Analysis Suggests a Long Road Ahead appeared on Fabbaloo. #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing

We’ve poured everything into this—our passion, our expertise, and our belief that 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞. Creating something new is never easy, but it’s that challenge that pushes us to think bigger, work harder, and ultimately deliver something that truly matters. Each feature of this new 3D printer is a testament to that journey: 1. The 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 we fought for, so innovation can be in everyone’s hands. 2. The 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 we engineered, because waiting for progress is no longer an option. 3. The 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 we built in, because technology should work for you, not the other way around. 4. The 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 we fine-tuned, because details matter, especially when they’re in your hands. This isn’t just another product. It’s the result of countless ideas, challenges, and breakthroughs. It’s a reflection of our belief that the future is something we can all build—together. The clock is ticking. We’re almost ready. ⏳ Are you? 6Days To Go! 👉 Join us for the launch and be part of the next revolution in 3D printing - https://lnkd.in/dRQif_BV #3dprinting

Discover the 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝟮 at Formnext 2024! 🌟 Experience cutting-edge innovation with the new version of our reliable S2 system from AM Solutions – 3D post processing technology. This advanced real 2-in-1 solution 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. With a 𝟮𝟱% 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗽𝘂𝘁, improved process reliability, and user-friendly features, the enhanced S2 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝟯𝗗 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴. Key upgrades include e.g. a drum separation, and easier waste disposal. 📍 See it live: 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟭𝟭.𝟭, 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝟰𝟭 Italian 3D printing leader Weerg Srl., impressed by its performance, invested in two new S2 systems and another S1 at the show: "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝟮 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. AM Solutions' commitment to customer feedback ensures their systems perfectly meet market needs." – Matteo Rigamonti, Founder of Weerg Visit us at Formnext to see how the S2 can revolutionize your workflow! #3DPrinting #PostProcessing #Innovation #Formnext2024 #AMSolutions #Partnership #real2in1

We recently hosted 3 webinars about HP's Multi Jet Fusion #3Dprinting technology, looking at design, DfAM, and scaling additive for production. If you still have questions about these topics, you're in luck - 3DPrint.com is holding another webinar tomorrow at 2 pm EST to answer them all!

Attending IMTS? Stop by and see what Scansonic’s Weld and Brazing Seam Tracking Technologies can do for your process! Booth 135980 #Welding #Technology #TH6 #ALO4 #WeldingSmarter #ImprovingWeldQuality

📣 Stop Settling for Slow & Sloppy Prototypes: The Bambu Lab X1E Revolutionizes Your Workflow 📣 Tired of waiting hours for prototypes that don't quite meet your standards? Introducing the Bambu Lab X1E, the professional-grade 3D printer that delivers unparalleled precision and performance for engineers and designers. 💸AI-powered features: Experience smarter printing with automatic bed leveling, filament runout detection, and self-calibration. 💸The X1E is more than a printer, it's a game-changer. It streamlines your workflow, accelerates your innovation cycle, and empowers you to create functional prototypes that truly represent your vision. Ready to unlock the full potential of 3D printing? Let's chat! I can show you how the X1E can transform your prototyping process and propel your projects forward. Contact: Akshay@emona.com.au #BambuLab #3DPrinters #3dprinting #prototype #innovation #engineering #productdesign

We recently hosted 3 webinars about HP's Multi Jet Fusion #3Dprinting technology, looking at design, DfAM, and scaling additive for production. If you still have questions about these topics, you're in luck - 3DPrint.com is holding another webinar tomorrow at 2 pm EST to answer them all!