Composite materials, such as those reinforced by carbon and glass fibers are invaluable to the production of high-performance components for automotive, aerospace and defense sectors. Though frequentl…
Ashley Furniture transforms factory floor with 3D printing
American furniture manufacturer Ashley Furniture has improved the efficiency of its Wisconsin factory with the use of 3D printing. Using two Formlabs Form 2 3D printers the company has significantly r…
Wilson Tool International realizes potential of 3D printed tooling in new Additive division
世界上最大的独立工具制造er Wilson Tool International has launched a 3D printing division. Through the newly formed Wilson Tool Additive segment customers will have acce…
3D Platform pits large scale 3D printing against traditional manufacturing
Large-scale 3D printer manufacturer 3D Platform, headquartered in Illinois, has demonstrated great potential to save on tooling costs against traditional machining. In a further case study, with San F…
Sandia Labs apply design for additive manufacturing to build precision telescope
Using sub-par materials and inaccurate dimensions does not sound like the appropriate start to a precision engineering project. However, a team at Sandia National Laboratories has done just that, and …
AON-M2 high temp 3D printer launch: technical specifications and pricing
Industrial 3D printer manufacturer AON3D has released the AON-M2 3D printer. A next generation of the successful AON-M system, the AON-M2 is a large format, high temperature 3D printer made to produce…
XSTRAND™ a new material for functional prototyping and tooling applications
Composite materials are leading the way for high-performance 3D printed prototypes. In tooling, electronics and automotive industries, businesses require materials that can withstand industrial-grade …
3D printing 10 times cheaper than machining for Moog Aircraft Group
FDM 3D printing proves better than traditional manufacturing in this latest case study from Moog Aircraft Group (NYSE:MOG.A) and leading Stratsys reseller SYS Systems. As a solution for spare parts an…
Indaero lands major Airbus suppliers using Stratasys 3D printed ULTEM
Spanish aerospace and engineering company Indaero has secured the business of a number of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Airbus suppliers. The new contracts, including one with Aernnova – manufacturer of the…
GKN Driveline increases 3D printing for production after 70% cut in lead times
GKN Driveline services over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers, including work for the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Group and luxury car brands Maserati and Ferrari. After replacing traditional metal a…