Bracknell, UK, June 16, 2022 – 3M, the science-based technology company, has shared the results of an independent study into the compatibility of 3M™ Novec™ Engineered Fluids for precision cleaning of additive manufacturing (AM) materials. The study, conducted by Added Scientific in the spring of 2022, found that Novec 71IPA fluid showed the highest compatibility with all ten materials tested, in comparison to Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA). There was no structural damage to the materials tested at Novec71IPA’s boiling point and only minor swelling observed. Said Rudi Van San, Senior Application…
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Fraunhofer technology revolutionises 3D printing of prosthetic eyes
Moorfields Eye Hospital London… the first ever patient in the world to be supplied with a fully digital 3D printed prosthetic eye… Prosthetic eye replacements will be manufactured by 3D printers in the future. Fraunhofer IGD has developed a number of technologies that supersedes the current and entirely manual production of individual prostheses. Fraunhofer’s Cuttlefish:Eye software utilises a 3D scan of the eye socket and a colour-calibrated photo of the healthy eye, to create the prosthetic eye`s 3D model. Fraunhofer’s Cuttlefish® 3D printing driver is used to print the model…
Read MoreFraunhofer IGD optimizes Cuttlefish 3D printing driver for Stratasys Polyjet applications
Future collaborative solutions planned Fraunhofer IGD, the leading international research institute in Applied Visual Computing, has optimized its Cuttlefish® 3D printer driver for Stratasys PolyJet™ 3D printing, and is working collaboratively with Stratasys on future software enhancements. Full-color, multi-material PolyJet 3D printing brings incredible realism to product designers and other creative professionals, with up to eight materials printed in one work step. Fraunhofer’s Cuttlefish software package first began supporting PolyJet systems in 2017 via the GrabCAD™ Voxel Print™ interface. Fraunhofer IGD has now improved existing and added new algorithms, which…
Read MoreXYZprinting Inks Deal with Sicnova to Deliver Large-Format Plastic Extrusion Printers Worldwide
9th November 2017 – XYZprinting, the world’s leading desktop 3D printer brand, have announced a new strategic alliance with Sicnova as part of its expansion into the industrial and commercial 3D printer market. XYZprinting is partnering with Sicnova, a recognized provider of large-format industrial grade 3D printers to expand the availability of industrial strength plastic production systems under the XYZprinting brand. These printers are specifically tailored for manufacturing jigs and fixtures for functional end use parts. Today’s announcement underscores XYZprinting’s commitment to bringing together the best and brightest industry players…
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