Software Collaborations Advance CAD for 3D Printing
Two software collaborations were announced last month to make possible more powerful computer-aided design of 3D-printed parts. One partner in both collaborations is Dassault Systèmes’ SolidWorks CAD platform, Waltham, Mass.Dassault agreed last month to work with HP,...US 3D Printing Market to Reach US$17.2 Billion Mark by 2020
The 3D printing industry is anticipated to touch US$17.2 billion mark by 2020, according to www. researchnester.com. This follows an increase in investment in research and development (R&D) across industries like aerospace, automotive, healthcare, oil and gas. A...
Clariant Creates 3D Printing Materials Business
Specialty chemical maker Clariant has launched a new dedicated 3D printing business to meet the demand of the fast-changing additive manufacturing market for premium and customized 3D printer filaments. In a statement, Clariant noted that additive manufacturing (AM)...
3D Printing: Continued Growth and Expanded Applications on the Horizon
Ever since the idea of “printing” parts with polymer powders containing a binder came onto the scene, it’s been a roller-coaster ride. During all of the ups and downs of the 3D printing/additive manufacturing sector, however, the notion that one could actually make...