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ECO 3D: The latest economic news in 3D printing for August
Progress towards the future of 3D printing continues to grow, whether it be in the introduction of new, promising technologies, or within the production chain of a company who has implemented additive manufacturing to propel their production even further. In…
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Progress towards the future of 3D printing continues to grow, whether it be in the introduction of new, promising technologies, or within the production chain of a company who has implemented additive manufacturing to propel their production even further. In this month’s edition of ECO3D, 3Dnatives will be presenting you with the hottest news in business and finance from across the 3D printing industry. Follow along with us as we update you on the latest investment news, financial reports, company acquisitions and expansion strategies from big players in the industry today.
Partnerships and buyouts
This month, we saw the merger between Hewlett Packard and Deloitte that has the goal of accelerating the adoption of HP 3D printing technologies in companies. The partnership will first take effect in the United States before gradually being applied to other markets. This partnership will ultimately allow the pooling of their respective expertise, forming one cognitive understanding.
BASF, the leading German chemicals group, bought Dutch filament manufacturer Innofil3D and confirmed its interest in 3D printing. Last July, it announced its intention to create a subsidiary called “BASF 3D Printing Solutions”.
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Materials3D Printing using Apricot Cores: AMtopus3D printing innovations seem to be occurring at a faster and faster rate. One of the most exciting innovations are the amount of new materials being developed for 3D printing. Recently however, we’ve seen chocolate, metal, wood, and more able…
GuidesDressler Group on the Importance of Contract Grinding for Additive ManufacturingWhen it comes to the quality of additively manufactured components, one thing above all makes a difference: the material used. For binder jetting, HP’s Multi-Jet Fusion technology or selective laser sintering (SLS), this means that the powders used are critical…
PrintersThe BS210 3D printer that automatically changes its printing trayOpencreators is a young Korean startup that is based in the United States and has recently started their Kickstarter campaign for their brand new 3D printer, the BS210. With hundreds of Kickstarter campaigns for 3D printers today, what makes theirs…
GuidesLino3D facilitates the integration of 3D printing technologies for industry professionalsExpert in 2D printing for more than 30 years, the Greek Lino Group recently opened an entity fully dedicated to additive manufacturing. Named Lino3D, this unit aims to support manufacturers in their manufacturing process, to help them choose the right…
News3Dnatives Lab: Testing the Idea Builder 3D40 from DremelDremel, better known for its wide range of multifunctional tools designed for manufacturers can nevertheless, boast about having nearly 5 years of experience in the 3D printing industry. In 2014, the company released its first FDM machine, the Idea Builder…
NewsSongBird: The 3D Printable Vinyl Turntable KitAs surprising as it may sound, 3D printing has over time become a major technology in the music world. Whether it’s to create and customize instruments or to improve sound quality , additive manufacturing offers many benefits to the music industry. And following in…