Additive manufacturing news, February 2020

AMUG names keynote speakers

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) has named the two keynote speakers for its conference, taking place in March in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Multi-layer printing tests

Aurora Labs says that independent tests have been conducted on coupons printed using its multi-layer concurrent printing technology.

Researchers discover why topological insulators can be surprisingly fragile

Researchers have found why some topological materials are 'fragile', unable to conduct current on their surface, and how to restore their conductivity.

Sevenfold growth for 3D printing

A new report suggests that the 3D printing market will grow by seven times by 2029.

Renishaw appoints US president

Renishaw Inc has appointed Denis Zayia as the new president of its US operations.

US community college 3D prints stainless steel for welding

Somerset Community College’s (SCC) AM program has successfully 3D printed 316L stainless steel metal parts on low cost desktop 3D printers.

America Makes announces new executive committee

America Makes has elected its new executive committee which it says will focus on strategy, policy, and advocacy.

GKN CTO to open new AM facility

Additive Industries says that GKN Aerospace CTO Russ Dunn will officially open its latest process and application center near Bristol in the UK.

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US$1.82 million for 3D printing company

Metal 3D printing company Aurora Labs has raised US$1.82 million from a private investor.

3D Systems president to retire

Vyomesh Joshi will retire as president at CEO of 3D Systems.

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Two new directors at America Makes

America Makes has appointed Alexander Steeb as its new operations director and Andrew Resnick as its new communications and public affairs director.

Fabtech 2020 call for speakers

The Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) has issued a call for papers for its Fabtech conference.

Ultrasound could strengthen 3D printed alloys

Researchers at RMIT University, in Australia, have developed a process using sound vibrations to improve the microstructure of alloys during AM.

New certification for 3D printers

Aurora Labs Limited has formed a framework agreement with quality assurance and risk management company DNV GL.

AM for UK aerospace

BAE Systems and 3D printing company Renishaw have formed an MoU to improve additive manufacturing (AM) for the defense and aerospace sector.