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In 3D ADEPT (3DA)’s coverage of RAPID + TCT 2024, Will Kruspe ⚙️ reported that #desktop #3dprinting was continuously gaining momentum given the strong presence of companies like Bambu Lab, Creality 3D, UltiMaker, Raise3D Technologies and many more. As you may know, despite its #DIY roots, the desktop 3D printing market that has almost always been associated with FFF #3dprinting has expanded to encompass #resin #3dprinters which have found their niche in industries like #jewelry. This made me think of the dossier below 👇👇 where we assessed desktop #3dprinting’s ability to meet the current demand for more #industrial applications and the factors that can explain its continuous growth. With insights from CONTEXT’s Chris Connery and Mosaic Manufacturing’s Mitch Debora. https://lnkd.in/dnfkiCVZ

PIM International #SponsoredContent: ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING CERAMICS MEETS INDUSTRIAL NEEDS 3DCeram is driving the industrialization of ceramic 3D printing through its advanced stereolithography technology and AI-powered innovations. The stereolithography process offers significant advantages for mass production, including large printing surfaces and automation capabilities. To meet manufacturers' demands for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, 3DCeram Sinto has developed CERIA, an Artificial Intelligence that optimizes the printing process. CERIA Set analyzes parts and generates custom-made printing parameters, while CERIA Live drives the printing in real-time. This AI-driven approach, combined with the inherent benefits of stereolithography, allows for streamlined production workflows, to print BIGGER, FASTER AND COST EFFICIENTLY!! Applications in sectors such as aerospace, defense, and semiconductors often require the production of large parts with intricate details and high precision. 3DCeram's stereolithography process meets these needs. This capability to print large, high-resolution parts in one piece is a key differentiation for SLA, making it the best choice for manufacturers seeking the industrial-scale 3D printing. Visitors can experience CERIA's capabilities at Formnext 2024, November 19-22, at 3DCeram's Stand Hall 11.1 D21. Discover CERIA: https://bit.ly/4fm9csx

Markforged 3D printers can create functional parts in a variety of durable and chemically resistant materials. They can be used for a range of applications, including manufacturing and servicing production equipment like oil rigs and turbines, and in the medical industry to accelerate product development and create customizable parts. Markforged 3D printers have several features that make them useful for manufacturing, including: CFR technology: Reinforces 3D-printed parts to make them stronger and more durable Proprietary materials: Markforged has a material called Onyx, which is a blend of Nylon-6 and carbon fiber that's about 20% stronger than ABS Precision sensor systems: Some Markforged 3D printers have precision sensor systems Digital transfer: Tooling can be digitally transferred anywhere, allowing for point-of-need 3D printing When choosing a Markforged 3D printer, it's helpful to consider the materials you currently work with and their properties, as well as the flexibility of your manufacturing process and part design. Let us at Phillips Corporation help you with all of your additive manufacturing needs! #phillipscorp #markforged #3dprinting

📊 Anycubic's Multicolor 3D Printing Innovations at Formnext 2024 🚀 IMPACT ANALYSIS - Impact Timeline: Medium-term - Scope: Global - Value Chain: Hardware 📌 OVERVIEW - Anycubic introduced the Kobra S1 Combo, its first multicolor FDM printer with CoreXY structure, supporting up to 8 colors, and the Kobra 3 Max, a large-format printer with a build size of 420×420×500mm. 💡 STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE - Market Impact Anycubic's innovations align with the growing demand for multicolor and large-format 3D printing, positioning the company as a key player in consumer-grade 3D printing. This could prompt competitors like Creality and Prusa Research to enhance their offerings. - Technical Impact The Kobra S1 Combo's Anycubic Color Engine Pro (ACE Pro) addresses color consistency and drying issues, a significant technical advancement in FDM printing. The Kobra 3 Max's large build volume caters to industries requiring large-scale production. - Competitive Impact Anycubic's advancements challenge existing market leaders, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape. Companies like Ultimaker and MakerBot may need to innovate to maintain their market positions. - Stakeholder Related These innovations benefit industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical, where precision and customization are crucial. 🔮 FUTURE IMPLICATIONS - As multicolor and large-format printing become more accessible, industries will likely see increased adoption, driving further innovation and reducing costs over time. 🔍 Key Takeaway Anycubic's focus on multicolor and large-format printing at Formnext 2024 highlights its commitment to addressing market needs and setting new industry standards. #AdditiveManufacturing #3DPrinting #Anycubic #Formnext2024 #Innovation #AdvancedManufacturing #KobraS1Combo #Kobra3Max #ACEPro #MulticolorPrinting #LargeFormatPrinting #AMIndustry #3DPrintingInnovation 💡 Did we miss any important AM news today? Share in the comments below - let's crowdsource intelligence together!

𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲-𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁 𝟯𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗱-𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 📦 When considering series-production methods for end-use products, 3D printing often emerges as an excellent solution, particularly when leveraging large-format 3D printers. Learn why below. 👇 ❌ No need for product-specific production tooling investments, significantly reducing your startup costs and lead time. ✅ Flexibility in production is achieved through the absence of product-specific tooling, enabling the swift implementation of product revisions into the production phase within minutes rather than weeks. ❌ Mitigate risks with 3D printing, ideal for a just-in-time production style. This approach reduces inventory costs and minimizes supply chain risks due to its shortened length. ✅ The expanded buildplate surface of a large-format 3D printer enables the manufacturing of larger batches of end-use products, thereby lowering labor expenses. Additionally, it offers the capability to print larger products that are beyond the capacity of standard 3D printers. Interested in industrial 3D printing? Learn more about our 3D printers by visiting our website.👇 https://dddrop.com/ #Additivemanufacturing #3Dprinting #3Dprinter #dddrop

Looking to bring your designs to life? We provide #3DPrinting services that can transform your ideas into tangible objects. 🧩 From rapid prototyping to final production, our advanced 3D printers deliver exceptional quality, precision, and versatility. We work with a wide range of polymers to meet the product's specific needs and optimize the outcome. Key benefits of implementing 3D printing in the productive process: ✅ Rapid prototyping: quickly iterate on designs and test concepts. ✅ Customization: create highly personalized and unique products. ✅ Reduced lead times: accelerate time-to-market with efficient production. ✅ Cost-effective: streamline production processes and reduce costs. ✅ Innovation: stay competitive and ahead in your market, using 3D printing will make the difference. #3DPrinting #3Ddesign #RapidPrototyping #ProductDesign #Innovation #Technology #CustomProducts #Design

Investment casting is no longer constrained to the limitations of traditional pattern-making techniques. Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing has revolutionized the investment casting process by enabling the creation of highly detailed and accurate resin patterns directly from digital models, eliminating the need for machining of the wax patterns molds, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with traditional investment casting methods. Utilizing SLA 3D printing technology for investment casting provides several key benefits, including the ability to create highly detailed patterns with complex geometries that are challenging with conventional techniques, significantly faster production compared to machining wax patterns, and cost-effectiveness for small production runs and prototypes. Shenzhen KINGS 3D Printing Technology Co., Ltd. SLA 3D printers are designed to build high-quality, accurate, and detailed parts with superior surface quality, making them ideal for investment casting applications Get in touch now for expert advise at contact@lvl-tech.com #lvltech #Kings3D #Investmentcasting #SLAprinting #AdditiveManufacturing #Prototyping #EngineeringExcellence

🗓️It’s a special « Throwback Thursday » for 3D printing today 📍Exactly 40 years ago, on the 8th of August 1984, Chuck Hall filed a patent for an « Apparatus for production of three dimensional objects by stereolitography » 🎯The first 3D printing technology being commercialised a few years later 👀But few other people/teams also worked on the development of 3D printing technologies before that 💡Hideo Kodama, in 1980, developed the first single-laser photopolymerization system for resins but his patent application expired as he was unable to provide a prototype and conduct further research, a requirement of the Japanese patent application process, due to lack of money 💡In 1982, Alain Herbert also developed a system in which a laser beam hardened a light-cured resin using a mirror but his company (3M) decided not to commercialise his work nor a patent was filed 💡There were also the work from Alain Le Méhauté, Olivier de Witte and Jean Claude André, who were working on a similar approach but again their company decide to not pursue the work because it didn’t see much commercial potential in it 👀3D printing historian Pawel Slusarczyk put together a nice article providing more details on the different attempts and researchers that led to the birth of 3D printing (🔗link in the comments 👇🏻) 🎂Happy birthday 3D printing! — 🙋🏻♂️I am Enrico from Ricoh (EnRicoh😉) 👨🏻💻I enjoy posting regular content about additive manufacturing and what we are up to at Ricoh 3D 👀Like what you see? 🤝 Connect ↖️ Click the “follow” button 🔔Ring the bell on my profile Ricoh 3D ➡️ Parts printing | Manufacturing Solutions | Personalised Service #additivemanufacturing #3dprinting #throwbackthursday

☝ WHO INVENTED IT? 😎 Rapid Shape is at the forefront with its high-tech 3D printers! The automated machines contain cleverly conceived, PATENTED TECHNOLOGY that guarantees speed and precision with consistent quality and also enables automation.   👍 That is advanced! With Rapid Shape, this is a matter of course!   👉 PATENTED FORCE FEEDBACK TECHNOLOGY  Our patented force feedback technology is what makes 3D printing so fast! The Force Feedback Technology measures the forces on the component. Thanks to this innovation, the exposed component layer is quickly yet carefully detached from the base of the reservoir. This also makes it possible to create thinner support structures, which simplifies reworking.   👉 PATENT PENDING AUTOMATIC SEPARATION MODULE (ASM) Increase your productivity by printing adjacent jobs seamlessly and without stopping. The Automatic Separation Module (ASM) allows you to produce multiple print jobs one after the other without having to remove the build platform from the printer and separate the print job. Print jobs are automatically detached from the platform and transported for post-processing. These are also excellent features for industrial mass production.   🎥 THE FASCINATION OF 3D PRINTING! We filmed the process for you. And edited together the special moments during the high-quality 3D printing process of dental parts with the D100+ ortho for you. Take a look at the video!   ✋ WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? CONTACT OUR TEAM Rapid Shape is the right choice for your business if you dream of smooth 3D printing processes and want to move your business forward through automation. https://lnkd.in/e5PXXbGU #additivemanufacturing #3Dprinting #RapidShape #3dprinters #3dprinting #AdditiveManufacturing #Laboratories #dentallabs #Automation #scalableSolution #RSinline #AlignerModels #3d #dentalparts

In the ever-evolving landscape of 3D printing, health and safety remain paramount. The Longview News-Journal recently released an insightful video discussing crucial aspects of additive manufacturing and the importance of adhering to safety protocols, especially in the context of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. This comprehensive overview not only highlights best practices in 3D printing but also emphasizes the significance of maintaining a safe environment for all involved in the process. Given the rapid growth and innovation within the field, staying informed and embracing safety measures can significantly reduce risks and improve efficiency. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the world of 3D printing, understanding the guidelines is indispensable for long-term success. At HappiBuffalo, we are at the forefront of 3D printing innovation, specializing in high-quality collectibles. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products to ensure the health and safety of our team and partners. We invite you to watch the video to deepen your understanding of these vital safety measures. Interested in exploring unique, meticulously crafted 3D printed collectibles? Visit our website happibuffalo.com to discover an array of exciting products. Let’s connect and discuss how we can bring your collectible visions to life with safety and precision. #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #HealthandSafety #HappiBuffalo #Innovation #Collectibles