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China wants to dominate in 3D printing machines and materials

The conference at Euromold 2015 followed the theme of "Shaping the future of 3D printing globally". The first day was strongly focussed around the "globally" aspect, with speakers chosen from a wide variety of countries across the world and asked to speak about all the 3DP activities in their countries.

Metal parts - the only way 3D printing can become productive

Plastic 3D printing has its place in prototyping and education, but 3D printing in metal is being used to manufacture parts in a wide variety of industries. Metals are the fastest-growing segment of 3D printing, with printer sales growing at 48% and material sales growing at 32%, according to the brand new IDTechEx report 3D Printing of Metals 2015-2025.

3MF Consortium signs new members

The 3MF Consortium, an industry association recently launched to develop and promote a new full-fidelity file format for 3D printing,has announced four new members.

2015 marks the start of manufacturing in metals using 3D Printing

Metal 3D printing is allowing the technology to be adopted for part production in the aerospace, orthopaedic, dental and jewellery industries, and is now being developed for the oil and gas, printed electronics, and general engineering.

Product Development Technology - You Can't be a One-Trick Pony

Develop3d LIVE: a Product Development Technology conference at Warwick Arts Centre, on the University of Warwick campus, in the UK.

Software product for the management of AM powders

A revolutionary online software product that enables higher efficiency and better quality control in additive manufacturing.

Advanced Powders and Coatings

AP&C were established in 2004. They produce fine distributions of metal powders of reactive or high melting point alloys, such as titanium, nickel, zirconium, molybdenum, niobium, tantalum, tungsten and their alloys.

Materialise to offer 3D printed metal objects

According to IDTechEx research, the market for 3D metal printers is currently $440m, and is expected to grow to $6b in 2025.

Review of 3D Printing in 2014 and the outlook for 2015

2014 has been a big year for 3D printing. Even established 3D printing companies have been posting huge growth. Both Stratasys and Arcam, with their vastly different technologies, are expected to report year-on-year growth of 57% this year. This steep upward trend in 3D printer sales is reflected in IDTechEx forecasts in 3D Printing 2015-2025: Technologies, Markets, Players. This article review all the major events and developments in 2014 and will give the IDTechEx view on the outlook for 2015.

The 3D printing market boom: 22% CAGR over the next decade

3D printing has come of age; the total market surpassed $1bn in revenues during 2012 and growth is expected to continue throughout all target sectors to reach $20bn by 2025.

Mapping the 3D Printing Equipment Landscape

IDTechEx has diligently compiled data on various 3D printing technologies on the market. The data has been compiled from all the key players in the industry. We have used data analytics to map the landscape on the basis of speed, price, precision and build volume. We have visualised our analysis, thus generating unique insight into the market positioning of 3D printing equipment suppliers. This analysis will help our clients identify whitespaces within the 3D printing landscape.

Nano-sized silicon oxide electrode for lithium ion batteries

The authors have successfully produced nanocomposite SiO powders by plasma spray physical vapor deposition using low cost metallurgical grade powders at high throughputs.

3D Printing: A look ahead through 2014

2013 was an outstanding year for 3D printing, with share prices of the listed companies doubling or more, conferences on the subject proliferating, and media attention exploding. So what does the year ahead hold for the industry?

Phoseon Technology releases their FireFlex and FireEdge solutions

With SLM™ technology, OEMs can manufacture the environmentally cleanest, coolest operating, and most efficient UV-based UV curing solutions commercially available.