Know Your Würth: CEO AJ Strandquist on How Würth Additive Can Change 3D Printing
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by Matt Kremenetsky
22h ago
AJ Strandquist is a different kind of additive manufacturing (AM) CEO. He’d be far more at home walking around a shop floor than he would be sitting in the boardroom of a VC office. Having risen up through Würth Industry’s core fastener and assembly business for nearly a decade, Strandquist became a founder and the CEO of Würth Additive Group (WAG) when the company got off the ground in 2021. Although Würth Industry does many other things as well, the Germany-based parent company got its start in fasteners and is the world leader in that field. Naturally, then, Strandquist views AM through th ..read more
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Stanford Researchers 3D Print Elusive Shapeshifting Structures
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by Michael Molitch-Hou
22h ago
Nano 3D printing is a field that continues to make steady progress, but whose applications are still being discovered. One of the most exciting areas where additive manufacturing (AM) at the nanoscale is in the creation of meta materials. At Stanford University, this frontier in nanotechnology is being explored with research led by Assistant Professor Wendy Gu. The recent study, published in Nature Communications, underscores how, with nanomaterials, the ability to change a nanoscopic shape affects the macro properties of the object being created. “A crystal composed of nano-ball bearings wil ..read more
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Each to Their Own: Exploring Creality’s Latest Ender Trio as the Company Strengthens Its Commitment to 3D Printing Advocacy
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by Team Creality
23h ago
Creality has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting 3D printing. The launch of the Ender-3 V3 SE, Ender-3 V3 KE, and Ender-3 V3 showcases the company’s dedication to catering to diverse user preferences and needs. As a leader in the 3D printing industry, Creality is enhancing its efforts to make this innovative technology accessible and enjoyable for every household and individual, allowing them to experience creativity and innovation daily. A Recap on the Features and Performance of the Ender-3 Series In the entry-level printing sector, the Ender-3 V3 SE emerges as a prime choice for hobbyis ..read more
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3D Printing Financials: Velo3D Struggles in Harrowing 2023 Earnings Report
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by Vanesa Listek
2d ago
In its first earnings report since CEO Benny Buller stepped down, Velo3D (NYSE: VLD) disclosed a downturn in its financial performance, as revenue for 2023 declined and net losses intensified compared to 2022. Despite these challenges, Velo3D is leaning on its strategic realignment to stay ahead of the curve, leading to decreased operating expenses, increased bookings, and a bigger customer base, particularly in the defense sector. For the fourth quarter of 2023, Velo3D reported revenues of $2 million, a decrease due to lower system shipments and the transition period of its strategic realignm ..read more
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Time Travelers’ Relics: 5 Spectacular 3D Printed Artifacts that Bring History to Life
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by Vanesa Listek
2d ago
Over the past decade, 3D printing and scanning have significantly influenced archaeology, providing new insights into historical research and artifact preservation. These technologies have not only unlocked new ways to explore and understand our past but also allowed us to interact with history in a hands-on manner. From reconstructions of artifacts to immersive models of ancient architecture, 3D advances have opened up new ways to explore our past. For example, today, museum goers can grasp a piece of ancient Rome or a fragment of a Pharaoh’s tomb in their hands. Today, it’s not just about pr ..read more
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Construction 3D Printing CEO Reflects on Being Female in Construction
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by Michael Mintz
2d ago
Natalie Wadley, CEO of ChangeMaker3D, could hear the words of her daughter sitting next to her resounding in her head. “Mum, MUM, you’ve won!” Wadley had just won the prestigious 2023 West Midlands Women-in-Tech Award, in the category of “Best Use of Tech in a Private Sector Project.” The “tech” that Wadley rode to the winner’s circle was additive construction (AC). Wadley and her husband Luke co-founded ChangeMaker3D, an AC company in Worcestershire, U.K. that focuses on the subset of additive manufacturing used to build homes with concrete walls from the ground up. The digital construction t ..read more
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L’Oréal and University of Oregon’s 3D Bioprinting Breakthrough in Skin Models
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by Vanesa Listek
2d ago
A giant in the beauty industry, L’Oréal (EPA: OR) has made strides in skin research since the 1980s and, as of 2015, the company began exploring bioprinting. Recently, the brand unveiled an innovative reconstructed skin model. It achieved this using a special bioprinting method to quickly and precisely create structures similar to natural skin. This breakthrough could revolutionize how companies like L’Oreal test cosmetics and skin treatments, making it safer and more effective to evaluate product performance and its effects on the skin. Additionally, it promises to advance medical treatments ..read more
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UK Ministry of Defence Buys Two Metal 3D Printers for Royal Navy MRO
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by Matt Kremenetsky
2d ago
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has purchased two metal 3D printers from UK supplier Additive X, in a contract valued at £383,000 (~$483,000). The Royal Navy will use the printers, destined for Her Majesty’s Naval Bases (HMNB) Devonport and Portsmouth, for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO). Specifically, the Royal Navy’s Forward Support Unit will leverage the printers as part of a mandate to design and print more metal parts with additive manufacturing (AM). The contract also includes stipulations that the awardee must provide training and maintenance services for the relevant hardwar ..read more
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Solideon and LEAP 71 Partner to Advance Space 3D Printing with WAAM Machine
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by Vanesa Listek
2d ago
The space industry has dramatically changed its game, becoming a leader in technological innovation. 3D printing has played a key role in transforming how some space hardware components are made. For decades, the sector relied on traditional manufacturing methods only. However, the entry of trailblazers like SpaceX helped to bring the advent of a new age when 3D printing could live up to a lot of the hype, highlighting the benefits of 3D printing to reduce costs, streamline production, and allow the creation of complex structures that weren’t possible before. This change made many companies in ..read more
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Firestorm Gets $12.5M from Lockheed and Others to Automate Drone Production with 3D Printing
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by Joris Peels
3d ago
Firestorm Labs is advancing an initiative that has been a topic of discussion on our site for a while: automating drone swarm production. Drones are increasingly altering the landscape of warfare worldwide, capable of delivering ordnance or capturing images from continents away or just beyond the next rise. One of the quickest methods to produce drones is through 3D printing, which allows for local manufacturing, weight reduction, component integration, and shape optimization. To automate drone production, Firestorm has secured $12.5 million in funding from a range of investors, including Lock ..read more
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