3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems has secured FDA 510K clearance for its 3D printed, patient-specific VSP polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Cranial Implant solution. The VSP PEEK Cranial Implant’s ab…
Braskem launches 3D printing materials portfolio
Brazilian petrochemical company Braskem, will add polyolefin-based filament, powder, and pellets for 3D printing, to its material portfolio. Polypropylene (PP) is a recyclable thermoplastic that disp…
Apium partners with Purpose AM to create new filament dryer
High performance 3D printing materials specialist, Apium Additive Technologies, has partnered with extrusion technology firm, Purpose AM Systems, to launch the Apium Filament Dryer. The dryer is desig…
The best medical, dental and healthcare applications of 3D printing 2018
With the 2018 3D Printing Industry Awards only a few weeks away, we take a look at what our readers consider the best medical, dental and healthcare applications of 3D printing. Make your vote for the…
BigRep and BASF securing strategic agreement, deepens connection with 3D printing industry
BigRep, large format 3D printing specialists, and BASF, a global materials company will develop industrial 3D printing materials for BigRep systems. The partnership was initially announced during form…
Trends in Additive Manufacturing for end-use production with Apium Additive Technologies
3D Printing Industry is taking an in depth look at how additive manufacturing is moving to production. Over the coming weeks the results of interviews with industry leading practitioners will be publi…
Finding trends at formnext 2017, but still searching for a step change
The formnext powered by TCT 2017 conference has established a new benchmark for the broader 3D printing industry, with 470 exhibitors occupying nearly double the floor space compared to 2016, and more…
Apium tests BASF Ultrafuse 316LX filament for metal desktop 3D printing
German chemical producer BASF has launched the Ultrafuse 316LX filament. Made from a polymer infused with stainless steel particles, Ultrafuse 316LX can be 3D printed as normal on a typical desktop FF…