Additive Manufacturing

UAMMI, Impossible Objects build composite parts for U.S. Air Force
UAMMI is using Impossible Objects’ composite 3D printing technology to build 3D-printed carbon fiber/thermoplastic replacement parts for defense aircraft.

Impossible Objects partners with BASF for composite 3D printing
The companies announce a partnership for carbon fiber/PA6 composite 3D printing.

DSM and CEAD partner for FGF 3D printing
The companies plan to develop new materials and processes for continuous fiber 3D printing and diverse end market applications.

Bombardier Transportation To Use F900 3D Printer From Stratasys
The manufacturer will produce final end-use rail parts, as well as manufacturing tools and prototypes for trains and trams across German-speaking countries.

Henkel strengthens 3D printing portfolio
Henkel acquires US-based additive manufacturing and industrial inkjet company.

Henkel Offers Materials Platform for Additive Manufacturing
The company’s open materials platform is designed to collaborate with manufacturers of 3D printers and system providers to enable the qualification of new materials for different printing technologies.

SAMPE celebrates 75th anniversary at SAMPE 2019
Dr. Greg Hylsop from Boeing will give the keynote presentation at SAMPE 2019 in Charlotte, N.C., U.S. Technical and young professional awards will also be presented.

Basalt fiber composite design wins NASA 3D Printed Habitat Challenge
New York-based AI SpaceFactory’s MARSHA prototype uses automation and composites to create a stronger, more durable space habitat.

Evonik to build new PA12 production facility
The Germany-based facility, intended to meet needs in automotive, oil & gas and 3D printing industries, will reportedly increase the company’s overall capacity for PA12 by more than 50%.

HP Enlarges Its 3D Printing Footprint with Four Major Announcements
A more efficient Jet Fusion printer for volume production; a new elastomeric TPU powder; a 3D printing manufacturing network of qualified production shops; and deeper integration with Siemens’ digital manufacturing software.