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1 week ago | 
3dprintingindustry.com | Ada Shaikhnag
Chinese 3D printing solutions provider HeyGears is marking its tenth year in the 3D printing industry with a new addition to its UltraCraft Reflex series. Named the UltraCraft Reflex RS Turbo, the printer builds on the foundation of the original Reflex RS, introducing a series of thoughtful upgrades aimed at everyday reliability, print quality, and long-term use. The most noticeable change appears in how the RS Turbo handles detail.
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1 week ago | 
3dprintingindustry.com | Ada Shaikhnag
Dalhousie University is working with Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) to develop novel methods using additive manufacturing (AM) that could help extend the operational life of Canada’s aging submarine fleet. As the Royal Canadian Navy waits for the arrival of new submarines, the project aims to bridge the growing maintenance gap by producing essential components on demand.
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1 week ago | 
3dprintingindustry.com | Ada Shaikhnag
Singapore has introduced a national standard designed to bring additive manufacturing more firmly into the country’s aerospace sector. Named “Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace – Filament Layer Manufacturing Process Specifications,” SS 708 sets out process specifications for filament layer manufacturing (FLM), a type of 3D printing that builds parts by depositing melted thermoplastic materials one layer at a time.
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1 week ago | 
3dprintingindustry.com | Ada Shaikhnag
3D scanner manufacturer Revopoint has introduced the Trackit optical tracking 3D scanner, designed to streamline the process of capturing high-precision 3D data. Launching on Kickstarter, Revopoint Trackit combines a high-accuracy scanner with an intelligent optical tracker to deliver precise, efficient scanning without the need for physical markers.
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1 week ago | 
3dprintingindustry.com | Ada Shaikhnag
Researchers from The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a deep learning model that can determine which specific 3D printer created a part, using only a photograph. Working with SyBridge Technologies, the method offers a new way for manufacturers to verify part authenticity, monitor supplier compliance, and detect process changes without needing access to factory records.
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2 weeks ago | 
3dprintingindustry.com | Ada Shaikhnag
A new contest is underway, inviting designers and 3D printing enthusiasts to create custom accessories for the CMF Phone 2 Pro, a modular smartphone from CMF by Nothing. Organized in partnership with Czech based 3D printer manufacturer Prusa Research, the contest focuses on designs that enhance the phone’s appearance, functionality, or usability. Open for another 22 days, the contest allows each participant to submit up to five entries. At the time of writing, 225 submissions have been received.
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2 weeks ago | 
3dprintingindustry.com | Ada Shaikhnag
A new testing centre at University of Glasgow is simulating the conditions of outer space to help prevent 3D printed parts from becoming sources of high-speed orbital debris. Housed at the university’s James Watt School of Engineering, the NextSpace Testrig lab is designed to assess whether materials like metals, polymers and ceramics can survive extreme space environments when printed aboard satellites or space stations.
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2 weeks ago | 
3dprintingindustry.com | Ada Shaikhnag
AIRSYS Cooling Technologies is set to open a new global headquarters and expand its manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Located at 6228 Highway 101 in Woodruff, the new site is expected to create 215 jobs following a $40 million investment. The expansion comes as AIRSYS marks its 30th year in business.
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2 weeks ago | 
3dprintingindustry.com | Ada Shaikhnag
Dutch food 3D printing company Gastronology has begun large-scale production of 3D printed meals designed for people with dysphagia, a condition that makes chewing and swallowing difficult. Working with contract manufacturer Budelfood B.V. in Poortvliet, the Dutch company rolled out its first industrial batches in April last year. Branded as Dysphalicious, these meals were initially supplied to hospitals and healthcare institutions.
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2 weeks ago | 
3dprintingindustry.com | Ada Shaikhnag
Health tech giant Philips has introduced a new program that allows consumers to 3D print replacement parts for some of its personal care products, beginning with a pilot in the Czech Republic. Called Philips Fixables, the initiative is being developed in partnership with Prague-based 3D printer manufacturer Prusa Research, and creative agencies LePub Amsterdam and LePub Milan, according to Little Black Book.
