Desktop Metal said it has acquired Aidro, described by Desktop Metal as a pioneer in the volume production of next-generation hydraulic and fluid power systems through metal additive manufacturing.
AON3D, a 3D printer manufacturer of high-quality, end-use parts, today announced its $11.5 million Series A funding and a partnership with Astrobotic.
For users of additive manufacturing, a challenge is to verify 3D printed components where absolute reliability is required—for example in the medical field. This is especially true in orthopedics, where devices are placed in a human body.
3D file formats are key to sharing medical data for 3D printing medical devices.
SME had a chance to interview Liz Richardson, who directs the Pew Charitable Trusts’ health care products project. She recently published insights into how the FDA is approaching the emerging field of additive manufacturing in healthcare.
A teenager starts a medical revolution.
Challenges around additive materials need to be addressed to allow for a smoother transition towards reliable mass production in medical.
Of all the prospective applications for additive manufacturing (AM), it’s those in the aerospace and defense industries that present the greatest opportunities.
The digital thread is one piece of the digital transformation underway at NASA and throughout the manufacturing community.
How 3D Printing helped a child with a congenital heart defect.