The industry standard for 3D printing metal surfaces [without supports] is 45o, as measured from the horizontal plane. That’s what most printers are capable of achieving without supports.
Durable goods orders rose last month, boosted by commercial and defense aircraft, the U.S. Commerce said today.
EnvisionTEC CEO Al Siblani—whose firm is being purchased by Desktop Metal—discusses photopolymers’ move from prototyping to production. He gets into how he sees the sale will impact his company, as well as Desktop Metal and the 3D printing market in general. For the uninitiated, he also patiently explains how the 3d printing of polymers has progressed over the years. Last but not least, he details EnvisionTEC’s plans for growth—and asserts that the cost of 3D printing has reached a point where it is disrupting plastics.
3D Systems announced plans for acquisitions of two companies.
ZEISS said it has agreed to acquire Capture 3D. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Machine tool orders surged in March -- both on a monthly and year-over-year basis -- as manufacturing’s economic expansion continued.
Boeing Co. today reported a first-quarter loss while indicating results mostly improved from the same period in 2020. The Chicago-based aircraft maker also said this year may be the start of a comeback for aerospace.
In the first quarter 2021: again (+48.6%), domestic orders +157.9%, foreign orders +30.5%
Two attorneys explain why a strong sales contract is a necessity in the metals industry.
Machine tool orders posted broad gains in February, AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology said today.