3D printing has a broad range of applications, some of which you may find both inspiring and surprising. In this blog, Central Scanning highlights some of the more unusual applications of 3D printing at the […]
Additive Manufacturing
Amazing Things Happening in 3D Printing Right Now
77% of UK Manufacturing Decision Makers to Invest in Digital Manufacturing Technologies
HP’s latest ‘Digital Manufacturing Trends Report‘ finds that digital manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printing, can drive economic growth, faster innovation, and more sustainable production. Over three-quarters of UK respondents indicated they would invest in […]
Thermoset Materials for SLS to be Showcased at Virtual Formnext
Additive manufacturing leader Ricoh 3D will showcase its new range of thermoset materials for Selective Laser Sintering at next week’s virtual Formnext exhibition.
igus 3D Printing Service: Low-Wear Polymer Parts in 5 Days
Additive manufacturing gives designers new freedom and flexibility in the design of unique solutions, including the development of efficient vehicle components. If lightweight and durable wear-resistant parts are required, igus offers a solution from its […]
Ricoh and TIGER Webinar Explores New Thermoset Materials for Additive Manufacturing
It might be Bonfire Night for the UK, but one thing that won’t be burning on Thursday 5th November is the groundbreaking SLS thermoset parts being showcased by TIGER Coatings and Ricoh 3D in a […]
Project Chameleon: Europe’s First 3D-Printed Electric Vehicle Created During Lockdown
Scaled Ltd, based in Swindon, has used the lockdown to get the UK’s and Europe’s first 3D printed electric vehicle ready for trials. Project Chameleon is now one step closer to reality, aiming to bring […]
Polypropylene Material Expands 3D Printing Market and Enables New Applications in Automotive Sector
PP is a versatile material ideal for a wide range of automotive applications. The new HP 3D High-Reusability PP enabled by BASF, provides customers with a genuine new additive manufacturing material offering the same properties […]
£1 Million Strategic Expansion Plan Extends Service Portfolio at 3DPRINTUK
New additive manufacturing process, new machines producing bigger parts, new flexible material option and new finishing services are all available now following a strategic expansion by London 3D printing bureau 3DPRINTUK.
Formnext Connect: Arburg Presents the Capabilities of the Freeformer
All of the Arburg Freeformer’s capabilities will be on display at Formnext Connect 2020 in November, showcasing its ability to handle demanding AM parts, for medical technology, the processing soft materials and PP, and multi-component […]
Stereo Instead of Mono: Complete Design Freedom from igus
3D printers from plastics specialist igus are now producing components with different filament materials. Specialised material properties can be easily combined in this 2-component 3D printing, giving customers total freedom and flexibility in design.