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2023 Dream 3D Printing Mergers and Acquisitions: Will Apple Buy…? https://ift.tt/1b3gM8V 2022 saw far fewer mergers and acquisitions, as well as initial public offerings, than the cash-flush year before. However, this year’s drought may mean next year’s glut, as inflation slows and economies recover. Moreover, those larger companies that could weather the downturn will be able to acquire weaker startups. All of this may combine for a year of surprising mergers and acquisitions in 2023. In this list of predictions for next year, we consider some moves that could be surprising alongside others that may seem more predictable. Stratasys Buys Nano DimensionElectronics 3D printer manufacturer Nano Dimension (Nasdaq: NNDM) has a pile of cash on hand with which it was meant to make a bold move in 2022. However, it also lost all of its market support from ARK Investment Management, which sold all of its shares as Nano CEO Yoav Stern sought to gain majority control over the company. It already owns a 10% stake in Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS), but lacks the force to perform a hostile takeover of the 3D printing stalwart. Yet, Nano Dimension’s inkjet-based process for 3D printing circuit boards aligns well with Stratasys’s own inkjet-based PolyJet line. Electronics 3D printing is highly desirable by the defense, space, medical and electronics manufacturing industries. If Stratasys could perfect it, it would become quite powerful. Nano’s subsidiary Essemtec would give the added ability to perform robotic assembly of electronic components. 3D Systems Buys Xerox Elem AdditiveFrom what we know, Xerox (NYSE: XRX)’s metal 3D printing system, the ElemX, was canned prematurely. The company essentially dismantled its Elem Additive division, leaving the technology and staff that supported it out to dry. It was almost as if the R&D-heavy Xerox were building up a product only to pass it along to someone else. Whether or not this was a convoluted play by activist Xerox investor Carl Icahn against/toward HP investor Warren Buffet is difficult to determine. Because the technology is still valuable, it’s hard not to think it won’t get bought. The more difficult question is who the buyer would be. One possibility is 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD), which already offers metal powder bed fusion (PBF) that could be complemented by the ElemX. While PBF is good for expensive, complex parts, the ElemX would work for quick, less expensive metal components. The U.S. Navy showed a great deal of interest in Xerox’s machine as something that could make quick and dirty spares aboard a vessel at sea. Like most AM companies, 3D Systems has a solid relationship with the U.S. military, including the Navy, and could be an ideal partner for overseeing ElemX for the Navy. 3D Systems also has a legacy relationship with Xerox through the acquisition of part of its solid inks division in 2014. 3D Systems Buys nScryptThough 3D Systems has showed a large interest in bioprinting, it has not stopped investing in new technologies that complement existing AM products. This includes establishing a material extrusion division and purchasing dp polar, a maker of high-throughput 3D printers. This latter move was reminiscent of a time when 3D Systems showed a great deal of interest in electronics 3D printing for Google’s Project Ara, when it worked to develop a high-throughput machine for producing phone modules. To embed electronics, however, 3D Systems could use some help from a smaller firm with those capabilities. Among the options, nScrypt is near the top of the list with its SmartPump dispenser, capable of depositing over 10,000 commercially available materials, ranging from solder pastes and adhesives to living tissue. nScrypt has combined its various technologies to create hybrid manufacturing systems, capable of plastic extrusion, micro-milling, pick-and-place and other operations alongside dispensing of conductive inks and other materials with the SmartPump. GE Buys 3D SystemsGE (NYSE: GE) has shown some financial stress, but is probably considered too integral to the global economy to become too distressed. Instead, it is following the path of Siemens, by breaking into smaller, publicly traded units: GE Aerospace, GE HealthCare and GE Vernova. GE Additive, then, will likely stick with the aerospace division, but its technology has also been crucial to its energy division (soon to be GE Vernova). Perhaps lending its operations to all three divisions, GE Additive could build itself up to become a digital manufacturing giant, which it already is in our small industry. To fully accomplish this, it could expand its portfolio greatly simply by acquiring a stalwart with an already expansive portfolio, like 3D Systems. HP Buys StratasysAs GE becomes one pillar of Industry 4.0, HP (NYSE: HPQ) could seek to become another. With its own powder-based processes, it is already a leader in polymer 3D printing and will likely become one in metals. In order to tackle the full gamut, it could pull the same move that hypothetical GE did above and acquire its own stalwart. Stratasys could make the most sense, given the existing relationship between the two companies. In 2010, the two businesses collaborated to release an extrusion 3D printer only to discontinue it two years later. That was timed just four months after Stratasys announced it would merge with Israeli inkjet 3D printer manufacturer, Objet. Though the relationship with HP and Stratasys didn’t last, it’s possible there are still feelings there. HP has had a large presence in Israel since 1998, while Objet introduced several former HP Scitex executives from the region to the board. Apple Buys OptomecElectronics 3D printing is already happening at some level at Apple. It’s just difficult to determine what that level is due to the sensitive nature of the applications and companies involved. It seems safe to assume that Apple is 3D printing electronics at least at the R&D level. If Apple ends up using Optomec’s Aerojet technology at scale for 3D printing chips, circuits, antennas or other elements, it could feel the need to secure its supply chain, which would require purchasing the company outright. 3DPrint.com and SmarTech Analysis are hosting Additive Manufacturing Strategies in New York City on February 7-9, 2023. Register for the event here to learn from and network with the most exciting companies and individuals in AM. The post 2023 Dream 3D Printing Mergers and Acquisitions: Will Apple Buy…? appeared first on 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing. Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://ift.tt/NF1ZyVd December 28, 2022 at 07:38AM
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3D Printing News Unpeeled: LocLab and Hexagon, SpaceTech and Glowscape https://ift.tt/VOjuveh eSoutheast University (SEU) Nanjing and ETH Zurich have made Glowscape this is a large format Kuka robot 3D print using Natureworks Ingeoe PLA pellets. The interactive lit piece uses its translucency to be lively and engendering touch and feel by passers by. The print looks fairly straightforward and this could really point to more fun street and building furniture. A former special forces soldier and serial entrepreneur, Will Glaser has founded a satellite startup. Based out of the Florida Gulf Coast University’s Emergent Technology Institute in Fort Myers, Florida the company called, Space Tech hopes to use 3D printing for cube sats. The wants to use off the shelf technology and 3D printing to make specific satellites for the US Government. There is a great deal of potential for systems integration and inexpensive custom space products so the company seems timely. Hexagon has bought LocLab which can take scan and other large scale data of buildings, neighborhoods and infrastructure populating it intelligently and automatically with data. Enriched and stitched together large scale scans could be much more valuable if they are correctly representative of the real world and also tell you where all the street lights, man holes and train tracks are. A digital twin of a city could help planners and developers manage and drum up interest for major projects as well as help maintenance and asset management. Further more it could let other software optimize planning and construction or maintenance. The post 3D Printing News Unpeeled: LocLab and Hexagon, SpaceTech and Glowscape appeared first on 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing. Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://ift.tt/NF1ZyVd December 27, 2022 at 11:52AM
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2023 3D Printing Predictions: 3D Printing in Healthcare https://ift.tt/JbxjkGr Technological innovations are considered among the top priorities for the healthcare industry, especially following the impact of the pandemic, which has challenged the traditional functioning of healthcare systems worldwide. Three years after the onset of Covid-19 took center stage, it has become clear that a paradigm shift has accelerated the need for new and innovative ecosystems, promising to aid complicated surgeries, help patient recovery, and ease time and financial pressures for medical institutions. In the last decade, the evolution of additive manufacturing has made the technology more valuable and essential to the healthcare industry than ever before. Anticipating that the market for medical device additive manufacturing could grow to $9.8 billion by 2031, it’s no wonder that Formlabs estimates that more than 90% of the top 50 medical device companies currently use 3D printing to create accurate prototypes and medical devices. Even more so, pure-play 3D printing firms like Stratasys, GE Additive, 3D Systems, EOS, and Materialise have paved the way for a lot of the innovative work that has been done in the sector. We spoke with several experts and industry leaders to find out the most critical 3D printing trends in healthcare to watch in 2023. Here are the top predictions: Personalized medicine to drive wider AM adoptionNot realizing its full potential yet, one of the hardest problems for the healthcare industry has been to customize treatment for each patient. As a result, there are plenty of challenges facing precision medicine, particularly when it comes to scaling these programs. Although certain aspects of individualized medicine could be pretty obvious, particularly when it comes to emerging technologies such as genetic sequencing and wireless health monitoring devices, but when it comes to bringing orthopedic implant surgeries to precision medicine, the practicality of 3D printing can outweigh the challenges. And even though several emerging technologies are looking to disrupt conventional “one-size-fits-all” approaches to tailored treatments, 3D printing can be considered the dominant force here. Still, even though AM has revolutionized many personalized medical treatments already, there are hurdles associated with regulatory approvals for routine use and common standards that need to be established. However, this hasn’t stopped companies like 3D Systems from moving ahead. Executive Vice President of the brand’s Healthcare Solutions, Menno Ellis, estimates that personalized medicine will continue to enable better patient outcomes and improved economics for care providers.
Even more so, the senior executive considers that a strong integration of AI-based tools to create optimization and automation in surgical planning procedures will move things along quicker and easier to use at the point of care, which will increase adoption in these emerging market segments in 2023. Customized patient-specific care is certainly one of the ongoing trends of this decade in 3D printing for healthcare. However, John Kawola, CEO of Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), adds other trends to the evolution of 3D printing in medicine, including miniaturization, less invasive procedures, advanced materials development, and continued improvement of AM systems and software. As these trends gravitate towards a common goal, improving medical device and life science applications, Kawola expects that in 2023 the work of companies like BMF will not only support the needs of prototypes but assist in “migrating 3D printing technologies into end-use applications.” Will casts finally make it in 2023?Another specific branch of personalized medicine, and one of the most common examples of a one-size-fits-all approach, that is bound to see changes in 2023 is casts and splints. As part of the orthopedic device family, they are usually ready-made or off-the-shelf products. Although 3D printing has long been involved in their development, it is unclear whether the market has fully accommodated them. For clinical genomics expert and Director of The Medical Futurist Institute, Dr. Bertalan Meskó, the faith of 3D printed casts should be decided once and for all in 2023.
3D printed casts have much to offer compared to their plastic or fiberglass counterparts. Some of the best hospitals in the world are making them, like the Mayo Clinic, and commercial companies like ActivArmor. Except perhaps it’s cost prohibitive, and the logistics are a deterrent for many startups, and it’s probably why they haven’t “broken into healthcare,” as Meskó suggests. Although 3D printed casts are probably the right choice in most cases, are much more hygienic and more accessible to apply than traditional options, the question still remains: will they ever become widely available? Promising orthopedic implantsConsidered one of the fastest growing markets in medicine, the orthopedic devices industry ranks third in sales, after cardiology and in-vitro diagnostics, where cutting-edge technology can make a difference in patients’ lives, especially since one size does not fit all.
Today, roughly 30% of the company’s revenues come from the medical space, but most of what Fathom manufactures for its orthopedic medical customers is done by leveraging advanced CNC machining capabilities. However, as the company sees the number of applications for 3D metal printing continuing to expand, it hopes to transition into 3D printing of metal orthopedics seamlessly shortly, especially in low-to-mid-volume medical device manufacturing. Ellis also anticipates that beyond personalization, advances in hardware and software will enable the technical feasibility and economic viability of 3D printing larger, more complex orthopedic devices utilizing industry-preferred materials. According to the 3D Systems executive, introducing novel materials, such as 3D printable PEEK, and new technology platforms will be an additional catalyst for point-of-care providers to deploy personalized medicine solutions in new areas. Bioprinting validityWhen discussing 3D printing in healthcare, it’s hard to miss the relevance of the bioprinting field. Especially if this segment’s market size is expected to reach almost $1.2 billion in 2028, compared with just $182 million today. A recent SmarTech Analysis report states that nearly 70% of the bioprinting industry will come from applications and service revenue. At the same time, bioprinters are expected to bring in around $100 million in revenues by 2031. Even though 2022 saw fewer major breakthroughs in bioprint, experts recognize that there are more peer-reviewed studies behind bioprinting announcements than ever before. For Meskó, in healthcare, “only technologies with evidence in the background can be used in practice,” so it’s a good sign going into 2023. Similarly, Systemic Bio CEO Taci Pereira said that with bioprinting technologies’ growing availability and popularity, she expects to see a continued rise in publications covering novel methods to recapitulate relevant organ and disease functions. In addition, she says that bioprinting is no longer limited to a few academic labs as it used to be five years ago. The biotech entrepreneur added that organ and disease models would “evince greater complexity, as there have been advances in the tools available to those performing the research. With the rise of microphysiological systems, I believe the pharmaceutical industry will look for models that can deliver higher complexity for safety and efficacy testing, emphasizing reproducibility. In addition, production-scale bioprinting can play a key role in manufacturing these models to enable higher throughput testing with confidence. Finally, growth in the quality and quantity of data captured from these systems will open the way for machine learning to generate in silico models, which can further impact the speed with which we can screen novel therapeutics using these technologies.” Meskó added that he expects bioprinting of functional kidney tissue would be the anticipated breakthrough for 2023 after the skin, bone, cartilage, and liver have many studies already. He also hopes to see bioprinters deployed in healthcare institutions as support technologies in cell therapies. This only proves that technology is much more accessible today than it ever was. For Allevi Commercial Director Hanchih Wu, this move has helped bench scientists and medical professionals benefit from a process that can better recapitulate in vivo human biology to answer critical biomedical questions like never before, and she believes this trend will continue into 2023. To learn more about 3D printing in medicine, register here for the Additive Manufacturing Strategies business summit on February 7-9, 2023, in New York. The post 2023 3D Printing Predictions: 3D Printing in Healthcare appeared first on 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing. Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://ift.tt/NF1ZyVd December 27, 2022 at 11:52AM
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New Skin Cancer Treatment Device Manufactured with Micro 3D Printing https://ift.tt/huOFp74 IMcoMET is a biotech startup in the field of skin cancer treatment. Their focus is on the tumor microenvironment. They are pioneering a groundbreaking new immunotherapy that has the potential to fundamentally change the way we treat skin cancer. Cancer cells can fool the immune system by sending signals that act as a camouflage. These signals are molecules, mainly proteins, which produce the cancer cells and release them into the fluid surrounding the cells. This fluid is referred to as the microenvironment. The aim of immunotherapy is to remove the camouflage signals, to stimulate an immune response and have it destroy the tumor as it normally would. IMcoMET has developed a technology based on microfluidics and microneedles which allows the microenvironment of the tumor and all of its components to be physically removed, in order to then be replaced with healthy tissue. M-Duo Technology® uses small needles placed very close to each other which work together, one needle injects a carrier fluid while the other aspirates it. As the fluid travels between the two needles within the skin, it mixes with the cell fluid and drains all the signals present in that area. This is done continuously, without having to remove the needles. The microneedle-Duo (M-Duo) Technology uses 3D printed components, specifically the caps and the lid that holds the needles in place. IMcoMET chose BMF micro-precision 3D printing to manufacture these parts due to the high-precision requirements of the part. The part contains two channels of 100µm diameter, positioned in parallel at only 20-40µm distance from each other. BMF’s micro-precision 3D printers bridge the technological gap between classic SLA 3D printing and nano 3D printing. For IMcoMET, BMF’s 3D printers are an enabler for them to miniaturize their technology. The post New Skin Cancer Treatment Device Manufactured with Micro 3D Printing appeared first on 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing. Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://ift.tt/NF1ZyVd December 27, 2022 at 11:52AM
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3D Printing News Unpeeled: Text to STL? https://ift.tt/az9BO2W Creality explores engraving modules for 3D printers. Can other manufacturers make a lot of money by selling modules to their installed base? A new diffusion based machine learning tool takes text prompts and turns them into point clouds. Could we see an era of text to STL? The post 3D Printing News Unpeeled: Text to STL? appeared first on 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing. Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://ift.tt/jwpguzc December 26, 2022 at 10:28AM
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3DPOD Episode 135: Performance 3D Printing Services with Bob Markley, ADDMAN Group https://ift.tt/xZucJBR Bob Markley, Executive Vice President at additive manufacturing provider ADDMAN Group, has had an eventful journey in 3D printing. In this episode of the 3DPOD, he discusses the route to starting a 3D printing service with one machine and trying to grow it. Now, he’s a part of the fast-expanding ADDMAN empire. What does it take to run a service today? Where are the opportunities and what should a 3D printing service do? What will happen with consolidation in 3D printing? Bob tells us very candidly what is important, what must be done, and how to grow. 3DPrint.com and SmarTech Analysis are hosting Additive Manufacturing Strategies in New York City on February 7-9, 2023. Register for the event here to learn from and network with the most exciting companies and individuals in AM. The post 3DPOD Episode 135: Performance 3D Printing Services with Bob Markley, ADDMAN Group appeared first on 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing. Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://ift.tt/jwpguzc December 26, 2022 at 10:28AM
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Happy New Year and Happy 3D Printing! https://ift.tt/x38V2Z1 Happy holidays! First we helped you use 3D printing to have a Merry Christmas, and now we’re back to help you ring in the New Year the 3D printed way. I’ve put together a list of ten free 3D printable models from some of my favorite sites, so let’s get started! Merry Christmas and Happy new yearFirst, this 3D printed decoration by Pinshape user Saeid is perfect for today, since it is actually Christmas. Plus, you can leave it out all week until you ring in 2023! HAPPY NEW YEAR – BUON 2023Cults 3D user Ombra3D shared this joyful New Year sunburst decoration, which prints with standard settings and is sure to make any party more festive with its mere presence. Vintage Style Party LightsSpeaking of decorations, these 3D printed vintage party lights, reminiscent of ones you’d see in the 60s and 70s, were designed by MyMiniFactory user mxfaiman. These aren’t actually New Year’s Eve-themed, but I really like them, and every party needs some fun décor, right? It takes about 2-3 hours to print each shade in vase mode, with bottom layers set to 4. Support material is needed for the shade clips, but it should be easy to remove.
Rabbit 2023 happy new yearAccording to the Chinese Zodiac, 2023 is the Year of Rabbit, and even though the Lunar New Year won’t actually start until the end of January, that doesn’t mean you can’t start celebrating early. This simple rabbit by Thingiverse user v3trov was printed on an Ender 3 Neo, and doesn’t require any supports. 2023 New Year’s Eve Party GlassesIt’s time for that perennial favorite at every New Year’s Eve party—those weird sunglasses with the upcoming year in them! This version, by Thingiverse user Whatever6, is a remix of another pair of party shutter glasses, and has a few changes, including making the temples about 5 mm longer, removing the bottom line of the ‘0’ for better visibility and aesthetics, and stronger hinges, though they are still fragile.
2023 Happy New Year RingI’m not sure if this ring, designed in Autodesk Inventor by Thingiverse user smitywa, is meant to be a napkin ring, or a fashion ring to wear on your finger, but you can probably mess around with the dimensions and use it for either one. The first version of the ring is smaller and thinner, while the second version is “beefed up in both thickness and height.” The ring requires both rafts and supports, a 100% infill, and .05 mm resolution.
Lazy Beer Party PlateThis print, by MyMiniFactory user AgustinGudio, is an oldie but a goodie. The nosh plate is designed to remain attached to your beer bottle, which means you don’t need to remove it to take a sip…even if you already have snacks on the plate! Support may be needed to print this, and you should use 100% infill to weight it down a little. Cheers!
Happy New Year StampEvery good New Year’s Eve party should have some good food; you’ll need something to soak up all that alcohol, after all. These festive New Year cookie stamps, by Cults 3D user waleed90, feature a swirly inscription with a holiday message and are perfect for decorating some tasty desserts. You print the stamps at 10% infill at 60 mm/s, with 0.2 layers and your fan at 100%. HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2023For even more festive New Year’s Eve desserts, might I recommend these cookie cutters and stamps from Cults 3D user Trimenta3D? The cookie cutters are made up of two complementary pieces: one to cut the dough, and one to stamp it. Suggested print settings are a layer height of 0.28, a 0.4 nozzle, 190° nozzle, and 90° bed.
happy new year champagne glassFinally, it’s not New Year’s Eve without a glass of bubbly at the stroke of midnight! This 3D printed champagne flute, by Pinshape user NeoQueenSarenity, is the perfect choice, as it features a special “Happy New Year” inscription, created with Customizer. Remember to use a food-safe filament for prints like plates and glasses, and please drive safely. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at 3DPrint.com! The post Happy New Year and Happy 3D Printing! appeared first on 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing. Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://ift.tt/AYbK8wU December 25, 2022 at 08:43AM
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3D Printing News Briefs, December 24, 2022: ESD Resin, Clay Tiles, & Other Materials https://ift.tt/XeFBD8I The focus of today’s 3D Printing News Briefs is materials, materials, and more materials! Starting with research, ORNL scientists found that naturally derived materials are fit for 3D printing. Fraunhofer ILT and a few industrial partners developed a novel system for producing high-resolution microcomponents by photo-crosslinking. Mechnano announced the release of a tough electrostatic dissipative photopolymer resin. Finally, the New Delft Blue project, designed by Studio RAP, uses 3D printing to reinterpret the decorative qualities and design of Delft Blue porcelain. ORNL Finds Naturally-Derived Compound Materials Fit for AMA team led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers have found that the presence of ash minerals in plants doesn’t make much difference in the 3D printability of new naturally-derived compound materials designed specifically for additive manufacturing. It was thought that high-ash biomass residue from biorefining could be used to help lower the cost of producing materials and sustainable fuels, so the research team looked into it. They learned that when mixed with polylactic acid, fibers sourced from switchgrass and corn stover (leaves, stalks, and cobs of corn plants left in a field after harvest) created biocomposites with properties that were “satisfactory” for 3D printing. The presence of ash spheres actually seemed to improve the flow of material for extrusion printing, and the researchers will now explore more biomass materials, and test the composites in a large-volume printer at ORNL.
Fraunhofer ILT & Partners 3D Printing Microcomponents with Novel SystemThe Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT, together with partners LightFab GmbH, Bartels Mikrotechnik GmbH, and Miltenyi Biotec GmbH, developed a novel 3D printer that uses photo-crosslinking to produce high-resolution microcomponents. The project was called “High productivity and detail accuracy in additive manufacturing by combining UV polymerization and multiphoton polymerization – HoPro-3D,” and the results mean that customized polymer microstructures can be produced economically on one machine. The HoPro-3D printer combines the high-resolution laser process of multiphoton polymerization (MPP) with scrolling digital light processing (DLP), and features two selectable exposure systems: MPP is for high precision, with scrolling DLP is for high build rates. The DLP module emits at a 365 nm wavelength to expose the basic structures of a microcomponent with a 10 μm pixel resolution, and complementing it is a femtosecond laser and the MPP module, which can write contour lines with a 2 μm resolution. The system’s control software makes it possible to smoothly switch between the two modules, and CAD data can be used to determine when it makes sense to switch. The layer-by-layer approach from the modules enables printing of fine MPP structures on top of printed DLP structures, which quickly creates extended components that have a complex structure and high-resolution details, with a footprint of up to 60 x 100 mm². The laboratory prototype of the HoPro-3D system could be tested and optimized as part of the Fraunhofer SiCellNet network, and in the follow-up project, “Precise assembly by high resolution seamless 3D printing – PANDA,” Fraunhofer ILT and its partners have been expanding the performance DLP-based processes. Any knowledge gleaned from PANDA will be applied to the original HoPro-3D to improve economic efficiency of 3D printing. Potential applications for a system like this include microfluidic chips for laboratory diagnostics, micromechanical components, and more. Mechnano Announces Release of New Tough ESD Resin, Based on MechTMechnano has developed another AM resin, Tough ESD, based on its MechT technology that uses discrete Carbon Nanotubes (dCNTs). The new photopolymer, which will be released as a white-label resin to interested partners, builds on the company’s Formula1 resin—the industry’s first static dissipative photopolymer to use dCNTs. Tough ESD delivers isotropic electrostatic dissipative (ESD) properties to parts printed using vat photopolymerization processes, and also offers increased impact resistance and elongation at break. Mechnano’s original Formula1 is good for electronics manufacturing processes that need rigidity, while Tough ESD is meant for parts with fine features that will be subjected to more abuse with potential breakage, such as enclosures, assembly aids, and ESD tooling.
Studio RAP 3D Printing 2,850 Clay Tiles for New Delft Blue ProjectDutch architectural design company Studio RAP, based in Rotterdam, is on a mission to design and realize groundbreaking architecture that pushes boundaries and inspires people around the world. In order to “challenge the traditional way of building and rethink the architectural profession,” the company uses robotic arm 3D printers for its projects, including New Delft Blue, which is “scaling up 3D printing in architecture” in the historic Dutch city of Delft. Studio RAP designed the project, and has 3D printed nearly 2,850 custom façade tiles for it. Molds were not used because each clay tile is completely unique.
Koninklijke Tichelaar B.V. is firing and glazing the 3D printed tiles for New Delft Blue, and other partners include real estate developers BPD Gebiedsontwikkeling and Ballast Nedam Development; architects VYA and Sjoerd Beerends; and main contractor Ballast Nedam. The post 3D Printing News Briefs, December 24, 2022: ESD Resin, Clay Tiles, & Other Materials appeared first on 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing. Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://ift.tt/EzL3TCj December 24, 2022 at 08:26AM
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The Weirdest Spam Emails From 2022 https://ift.tt/yr9k3vG At GetResponse, we take spamming seriously. Spam is annoying for the recipients, can contain malicious links, or be used for online scams, and in some jurisdictions, they are straight-up illegal. Businesses sending unsolicited spam emails risk seriously damaging their reputations, and their email deliverability can take a massive toll as spam senders are flagged by email clients and put on blocklists. Therefore, GetResponse has a zero-tolerance policy against spam, and if anyone tries to use our email marketing solution without getting permission from their recipients first, they will get their account suspended. We do this to ensure the safety of our legitimate senders, maintaining a world-class 99% email deliverability rate. That being said, we are not immune to receiving spam. As the year is coming to an end, we thought it would be fun to share with you some of the weirdest spam emails we have received during the year and give you tips on how to stay safe and not fall for email scams and phishing. Without further ado, here are the top 10 weirdest spam emails we have received in 2022. The weirdest spam emails we have received in 20221. Kylie JennerWhile it sounds exciting to be promoted by Kylie Jenner, it’s dubious if she even knows about this offer. The fact that this email was sent from a throwaway Gmail address didn’t help in convincing us, so we’ve passed up on this opportunity. 2. Not a Loan SharkEveryone can get in a difficult financial situation, but it’s important never to let others take advantage of our vulnerability. Always make sure to research your options when taking out loans thoroughly, and only do business with well-established brands and not individuals offering their services by email. 3. Don’t WorryThis is a serious failure to follow the ‘show, don’t tell’ rule. If you receive a weird link from an unknown sender with the note that it’s safe, it’s probably not safe. 4. Power GeneratorWe do have a power generator, but we need it in our new office. If you know someone who sells them, let us know. 5. Economics 101We might be fools, but this scenario does seem unlikely. Either way, we would be hesitant to do business with this gentleman. And you should be too. Portfolio management should be left to the professionals, and they don’t advertise their services via spam. 6. Greetings from the IlluminatiWe are still waiting for our Illuminati membership cards. When we receive it, we will add it to the list of perks on our Careers page. 7. Baby Grand PianoWe are just as confused as you are. 8. Bitcoin MillionaireReceiving more than a million dollars in Bitcoin sounds like a dream, but if someone followed through with this email, the dream would soon become a nightmare. Stolen identity, emptied bank or crypto account, becoming an unwitting pawn in a criminal scheme – these are just a few things that could happen if we try to access the funds. The age-old adage still applies – if something is too good to be true, it probably is. 9. 100% Legit InvestmentsThis email is one of the standard, run-of-the-mill spam emails we receive constantly. The only reason it made our list is the fact that the sender felt the need to clarify that the money was legitimate. We don’t know about you, but this does sound like an excellent opportunity – to get involved in a money laundering scheme. 10. An Old ClassicEmail scammers will often reference current events to make their cons seem more plausible. As you can see, this spam mail is the infamous Nigerian Prince email scam revamped. The scam is the same, but the presentation is even worse, as this person is willing to use a whole nation’s pain and suffering to make some easy money. How to avoid email scams and phishing?As the internet becomes an increasingly integral part of our daily lives, it’s important to be aware of the risks that come with using it. One such risk is the threat of email scams and phishing attacks, designed to trick you into giving away sensitive information or infecting your computer with malware. Here are some tips to help protect yourself from these types of threats: Be cautious of unsolicited emailsIf you receive an email from someone you don’t know or an email that looks suspicious, be cautious before opening it. Many email scams and phishing attempts come from unknown senders, so it’s always best to be on the lookout for these types of emails. Don’t click on links or download attachments from unknown sourcesIf you receive an email containing a link or an attachment, verify the source before clicking on the link or downloading the attachment. Phishing emails often contain links or attachments designed to trick you into giving away sensitive information or downloading malware. Be wary of emails that ask for personal informationBe extremely cautious if you receive an email asking for personal information, such as your username and password. Legitimate organizations will never ask for this type of information via email, so any email that does so is likely a scam. Use a strong, unique password for your email accountUsing a strong, unique password is one of the best ways to protect your email account from being hacked. Avoid using the same password for multiple accounts, and make sure your password is difficult to guess. Use an email provider that offers strong securityFinally, be sure to choose an email provider that offers strong security features. Look for providers that offer two-factor authentication, which adds an extra layer of security to your account, as well as other security features such as encryption and spam filtering. Following these tips can help protect you from email scams and phishing attacks. Remember, it’s always better to be cautious when it comes to your personal information and your computer’s security, so take the time to educate yourself and stay safe online. Printing via GetResponse Blog https://ift.tt/RcT3sCu December 23, 2022 at 12:28PM
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3D Printing News Unpeeled: Supercomputer Simulation and Eye Tissue Models https://ift.tt/l6EejZX The National Eye Institute (NEI), has 3D printed scaffolds and tissue for the outer blood-retina barrier which lets them create retina tissue models. These models could make it easier to do research into age-related macular degeneration and other diseases that cause vision loss. The ExaAm project marries exascale computing, with 3D printing. Simulation of parts has been difficult so far and the project aims to release a series of tools publicly that will allow the simulation of entire parts. The team looked at melt pool behavior, solidification, microstructure formation, part properties and overall part performance using cutting edge super computers. A group comprising of people from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Exascale Computing Project (ECP), Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory and the National Institute of Standards and Technology is trying to make 3D printing more commonplace by enabling complete simulation of parts. The post 3D Printing News Unpeeled: Supercomputer Simulation and Eye Tissue Models appeared first on 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing. Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://ift.tt/EzL3TCj December 23, 2022 at 11:06AM |
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