Top 5 Videos: DyeMansion launch chess pieces with Pantone colors

This week we’ve chosen five more interesting videos about 3D printing and additive manufacturing. This includes industry success stories from Matsuura’s Additive Manufacturing facility to 3M’s 3D printed PTFE. Up next are chess pieces which DyeMansion 3D printed in the Pantone colours of the year 2021, followed by a tutorial on how to assemble a Dora Goodman Camera! Last but not least, you can learn about how the US Army uses additive manufacturing to manufacture medical products following Covid-19 shortages. Have a great Sunday!

Top 1: Matsuura Additive Manufacturing Facility

While the pandemic which brought economic insecurity to many, for Matsuura 2020 was a very successful year. The company hope to aid the regeneration of the UK economy by supporting the country’s manufacturing industry. Matsuura’s additive manufacturing facility in Leicestershire is has the full suite of HP Multi-Jet Fusion printers. Matsuura are also the primary resellers for DyeMansion post-processing products. MTD spoke to Joseph Bellis, an Additive Manufacturing Sales Manager at Matsuura about the company’s recent success.

Top 2: 3D Printing with PTFE

Polytetrafluoroethylene, better known as PTFE, is a type of synthetic polymer. A common example of PTFE is Teflon. Seeking to cater to extreme environments and demanding applications, 3M begun 3D printing with pure PTFE. The company chose additive manufacturing for its high performance and design freedom. Thanks to 3D printing technology and PTFE, 3M are able to 3D print parts with almost universal chemical resistance and high temperature stability. This video explains 3M’s industry first technology and how to take advantage of new opportunities in a variety of applications: