Laura Griffiths

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Head of Content @thetctmagazine, video games columnist @STARBURST_MAG, co-host @ Forkin 'ell - A Twilight Podcast, and 1/3 of @heymondegreen.

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Articles

CDG 3D TECH opens new UK additive manufacturing centre

3 days ago | tctmagazine.com | Laura Griffiths

CDG 3D TECH has announced the opening of a new additive manufacturing facility in the UK focused on delivering metal, polymer and ceramic 3D printing solutions. The 3D technology supplier says its new site in Basingstoke will operate as a showroom, service centre, and warehouse for larger format industrial 3D printers, 3D scanners and post-processing equipment, alongside a range of consumables.
Philips Fixables allows consumers to 3D print their own replacement parts

4 days ago | tctmagazine.com | Laura Griffiths

Philips has launched a new initiative in collaboration with Prusa Research which allows consumers to 3D print their replacement parts for its products. Philips Fixables is now live on Prusa’s Printables platform, allowing anyone to download a printable file for free and build their own spares and accessories at home.
Nano Dimension shutters Admatec, DeepCube, Fabrica, and Formatec

2 weeks ago | tctmagazine.com | Laura Griffiths

Nano Dimension has announced its decision to discontinue 'non-core product groups' Admatec, DeepCube, Fabrica, and Formatec.
Velo3D appoints Brice Cooper to drive defence business

2 weeks ago | tctmagazine.com | Laura Griffiths

Velo3D has announced the appointment of Brice Cooper as Vice President of Defense and Government Relations. The metal additive manufacturing company says Cooper, a retired Green Beret with over 25 years of service in the U.S. Army, will be responsible for expanding its presence in the defence and aerospace industries through customer relationships and new market opportunities. "We are thrilled to welcome Brice to Velo3D," said Michelle Sidwell, Chief Revenue Officer of Velo3D.
DEEP Manufacturing introduces large-format, six-arm metal additive manufacturing system, HexBot

2 weeks ago | tctmagazine.com | Laura Griffiths

DEEP Manufacturing has unveiled the HexBot, a Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) system that’s aiming to ‘push the boundaries’ of metal part production for the energy, offshore, and maritime sectors. The Bristol, UK-based company says the WAAM system features six robotic arms which can operate independently to build metal parts up to 3.2 meters in height and 3 metres diameter, or up to 6.2 metres with the full the full six-arm configuration.
Slate lets you personalise your pickup truck with open source 3D printed parts

2 weeks ago | tctmagazine.com | Laura Griffiths

A new electric pickup truck is promising affordability and extensive customisation options – reportedly enabled by additive manufacturing. The intentionally simplistic Slate Truck, from Jeff Bezos-backed e-vehicle manufacturer Slate, is said to be ‘so customisable’ it can turn an EV 2-seat pickup, produced in a single configuration from its US-based factory, into a 5-seat SUV, with a roll cage, airbags, rear seat.
Crushing it: 3D printing crushable structures for high-speed impact at NASA JPL

2 weeks ago | tctmagazine.com | Laura Griffiths

Ahead of this year's Additive Manufacturing Users Group Conference, keynote speaker Ryan Watkins, Research Engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL), talks to TCT about developing 3D printed crushable structures for high-speed impact, balancing innovation with reliability, and the value of integrating AM into everyday engineering challenges to better we understand its strengths and limitations.
Conflux Technology expands 3D printed heat exchanger business to UK

2 weeks ago | tctmagazine.com | Laura Griffiths

Conflux Technology, an Australian manufacturer of 3D printed heat exchangers, has announced the launch of its new facility in the UK. The site will serve as Conflux’s hub for the Europe region, which currently represents over a third of its business, as it sets its sights on expanding its customer base in key markets such as aerospace, automotive and motorsport.
Slate lets you personalise your pickup truck with open source 3D printed parts

2 weeks ago | tctmagazine.com | Laura Griffiths

A new electric pickup truck is promising affordability and extensive customisation options – reportedly enabled by additive manufacturing. The intentionally simplistic Slate Truck, from Jeff Bezos-backed e-vehicle manufacturer Slate, is said to be ‘so customisable’ it can turn an EV 2-seat pickup, produced in a single configuration from its US-based factory, into a 5-seat SUV, with a roll cage, airbags, rear seat.
Nano Dimension completes Markforged acquisition

2 weeks ago | tctmagazine.com | Laura Griffiths

Nano Dimension has announced the completion of its acquisition of Markforged in a deal worth $116 million (or $5.00 per share). The news comes just weeks after the additive manufacturing (AM) company was ordered to complete its acquisition of Desktop Metal, concluding a prolific M&A saga that included significant leadership shuffles and two lawsuits, with a final transaction valued at $179.3 million.