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In this edition of Sliced, the3D打印行业新闻摘要, we cover the latest business developments, partnerships, and acquisitions in the additive manufacturing sector.
今天的版本具有超大型格式工具，材料发射，一项25,000美元的设计竞赛，六年的零零气候承诺，一项加性制造的鞋垫调查以及用于碰撞调查的3D扫描的新闻。
Read on for the most recent updates from Digital Metal, Morf3D, SAREMCO, Solvay, Artec3D, Mighty Buildings, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials and more.
航天R&D deals announced
航空制造商Avio Aero和GE Additivehave signed a non-binding letter of intent with Italian service bureauBeamit在未来的项目上进行合作。第一次这样的研发旨在围绕优化GE9X和Catalyst喷气发动机的3D打印元素的后处理，但预计可以进一步的材料和过程开发计划正在渠道中。
Through their collaboration, the firms aim to reduce the lead times of certain aerospace parts, including their machining and testing, while advancing the ‘super-cleaning’ processes being honed by Avio Aero. The project could also see BEAMIT work with GE Additive to fine-tune and qualify itsM线航空航天3D打印系统，并建立一个专门的部门来推进其行业认证。
“Industrializing metal additive manufacturing in aerospace continues at pace and we need trusted partners in our ecosystem who can grow with us,” said Riccardo Procacci, CEO of Avio Aero and GE Additive. “I am thrilled that we are strengthening our relationship with BEAMIT and its shareholder Sandvik.”
In other aerospace news, tech acceleratorStarburst航空航天has begun working withNikon CorporationsubsidiaryMORF3Dat its 90,000 sq. ft Applied Digital Manufacturing Center (ADMC). The partnership, which will also see Starburst COO Van Espahbodi join Morf3D’s board, is set to provide an outlet for any of advances made at the center to become realized commercial opportunities.
“Starburst is thrilled to join Morf3D’s ADMC and contribute to the innovation that is transforming aerospace,” said Van Espahbodi. “Morf3D’s unique vision and approach to the AM industry, coupled with Starburst’s global influence connecting government and industry players, will ensure the effective development of technological advancements into successful commercial ventures.”
Business news from Digital Metal, voxeljet and SLM Solutions
与本周的商业新闻一起开始Digital Metal，瑞典金属3D打印机制造商与工程公司建立了战略合作伙伴关系Etteplan。Through the deal, the companies intend to offer design optimization solutions for Digital Metal’s binder jetting systems, helping clients make the transition from traditional to additive manufacturing as easily and efficiently as possible.
“Etteplan has invested heavily in additive manufacturing and has been involved in groundbreaking engineering already for a long time,” said Riku Riikonen, SVP of Engineering Solutions at Etteplan. “The partnership will strengthen both Etteplan’s as well as Digital Metal’s offerings towards existing and future customers.”
“We look forward to exploring and creating synergies together with Digital Metal.”
Elsewhere, India-based engineering firmCyienthas announced the installation of a newSLM 2803D printer at its metal additive manufacturing facility in Jupiter, Florida. Fitted with support fromSLM Solutions，该机器已经使Cyient能够履行大型飞机发动机制造商的工具订单，据说这是成为端到端3D打印提供商旅程的关键里程碑。
“SLM Solutions and Cyient share synergies across geographies and industries, which will allow us to take a global approach in supporting their growth,” commented SLM Solutions CEO Sam O’Leary. “We are actively consulting and supporting from our Indian and U.S. offices as Cyient integrates into strategic manufacturing supply chains worldwide.”
活页夹3D打印机制造商voxeljethas also made a new system sale, receiving an order for a large-formatVX4000machine from casting manufacturerTooling & Equipment International(TEI). The system is set to be installed at TEI’s Livonia facility in Michigan alongside its existing VX4000, where it’s expected to help the firm fulfil technically-demanding orders more quickly.
TEI总裁Oliver Johnson说：“随着第二个VX4000的室内，我们能够进一步利用3D砂版必须为金属铸造提供的优势。”“通过消除对工具的需求，并且由于3D打印机的大量构建量，我们可以大大减少交货时间，反过来，无论是汽车或航空航天行业，这反过来都会使我们的客户受益匪浅。”
“In addition to that, we can produce parts that cannot be made conventionally, such as lightweight components and topology-optimized parts,” he added.
实现’s orthotic opportunity
3D printing software developer实现已经发布了民意调查that reveal the size of the potential market for its ‘Phits’ line of additive manufactured insoles. According to the poll’s retail and hospitality respondents, 79% of them spent 4-10 hours on their feet each day, while nearly one in five (19%) admitted to having considered leaving the sector altogether to avoid getting foot pain.
To meet the needs of these frontline workers, Materialise’s research points to personalized orthotics as the answer, such as those 3D printed by its subsidiary步态和运动技术。使用称为“动态步态分析”的过程，据说该公司能够可视化移动脚的压力点，构建其生物力学的图片，并利用它作为创建自定义防滑钉的基础。
“Bespoke insoles could reduce pain and risk of injury,” said George Cummins, Director of Gait and Motion Technology. “This insole technology already supports many top Team GB athletes, including British Marathon Champions Lily Partridge, Natasha Cockram and Charlotte Purdue, and ultra-runner Tom Evans. It can absolutely support hospitality and retail workers [as well].”
SAREMCO, Solvay share material updates
Moving onto material news, dental resin manufacturerSAREMCOhas announced that itsCROWNTECpolymer is now compatible withAckuretta Technologies’‘SOL’LCD 3D printer. Designed specifically for the production of biocompatible dental restorations, SAREMCO says that its resin will now enable SOL adopters to 3D print same-day inlays, crowns, onlays, veneers and artificial teeth for patients.
“With the integration of saremco print CROWNTEC, Ackuretta users are able to leverage the long-standing expertise of SAREMCO in reliable light-curing resins for restorative dentistry, combining the innovation of two industry-leaders in 3D printing for dental professionals,” commented Ayush Bagla, CEO of Ackuretta.
“通过与诸如Saremco等研究驱动的公司合作，我们距离提供市场上最广泛，最终的解决方案更近了一步。”
Belgian chemical firmSolvay同时，它在其下面揭开了新的3D打印构建表Ajediumline of thermoplastic manufacturing films. Designed to be deployed as a surface on which filament can be deposited into layers, the sheets come in PSU, PPSU and PEEK, as well as a sticky-backed variant, which protects the build surface and prevents defects from occurring during printing.
Compatible with FDM 3D printing, vacuum and non-vacuum technologies, Solvay’s new product can be customized to any thickness or size, allowing users to adapt it to meet the dimensions of their machine, while the sheet’s surface can also be treated, enabling adopters to maximize the adhesion of parts produced for clients in a wide range of industries.
“Ajedium Build Sheets are a natural extension of our proven high-performance Ajedium solutions for critical applications in markets from aerospace and automotive to energy, electronics, healthcare and industrial,” said Rodolfo Patricio, Aerospace & Defense Marketing Manager at Solvay. “At the same time, they complement our portfolio of Radel PPSU, KetaSpire PEEK and Solef PVDF.”
Artec 3D scanning reconstructs accidents
3D scanner manufacturerArtec 3D揭示了总部位于华盛顿的Origin Forensicsis deploying its technologies to carry out traffic collision investigations. Using Artec 3D’s狮子座scanner, the firm’s team have found that they’re able to create a full digital twin of crashed cars’ exteriors and interiors in less than an hour, with a sub-millimeter level of accuracy.
Leveraging these models, the company is then able to compare the vehicle’s damage to any injuries sustained by passengers, and analyze the performance of its safety features. The resulting data is also of such a high standard that any conclusions drawn can be used during legal proceedings, while the firm works withChrysler,Ford和Toyota，也可以帮助改善汽车的乘客保护。
“I want to push the boundaries of what’s possible in forensic accident reconstruction, and that requires me to always be on the lookout for the best technologies, so we can provide exceptional services and solutions for our clients,” explained Origin Forensics’ Jarrod Carter. “That’s why I chose the Artec Leo. It gives us that edge beyond anything else on the market.”
$25,000 3D printing challenge launched
Material manufacturerMitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials（MCAM）与技术中心合作Wevolverto launch aHigh-Temperature Carbon Fiber 3D printing Challenge。In their contest, the companies are inviting designers, engineers and makers to submit a novel design that can be produced using MCAM’s upcomingKyronMAXcarbon fiber.
比赛的专家陪审团表示，它专门寻求利用材料收益的条目，同时表现出高度的可行性和独创性。一旦选出，获奖者将获得KyronMax团队的价值25,000美元的制造支持，以优化其设计，组织一项计划扩展其生产的计划，并实现他们作为完全开发的原型的想法。
作为参赛者的额外奖励，将邀请2021年10月17日之前申请的人与Kyronmax工程师进行私人电话，该电话将审查并提供有关其入境的个人反馈。虽然预计该材料本身不会在今年晚些时候推出，但比赛已经开放，该材料将于2021年11月14日关闭，申请将于2021年12月9日宣布。
强大的建筑物makes climate pledge
Finishing this week’s update with environmental news, Californian construction 3D printing start-up强大的建筑物has signed up to the ‘气候承诺，’要比联合国同意的十年来达到零碳Paris Agreement。
Also signed by the likes ofHP,Microsoft和Amazon, the pledge commits signatories to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions and implementing decarbonization strategies. However, unlike the pact’s other participants, Mighty Buildings says it can achieve net neutrality by 2028, 12 years faster than the rest, and has laid out aSustainability Roadmap指出它的目的是如何实现这一目标。
“签约承诺的气候是一个自然的德cision for Mighty Buildings,” said Sam Ruben, CSO of Mighty Buildings. “With our own commitment of becoming carbon neutral by 2028, joining a broad coalition that includes established companies and new upstarts, like ourselves, demonstrates that we can all take leadership roles in addressing the climate crisis.”
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