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        Desktop Metal, a seller of 3D printers and related products, announced that it has received a three-year contract from the US Department of Veterans Affairs to test and manufacture seat cushions, mattresses, and patient positioning devices and a variety of healthcare products using FreeFoam, a resin developed by Desktop Metal.
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        FreeFoam is a 3D-printed resin containing heat-activated foaming agents that allows the material to expand two to seven times its original size as programmed, allowing compact shipping of parts that can be expanded on demand.
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        Desktop Metal continues to expand its product line-up targeting various industries. Earlier this month, the company also received FDA clearance for a resin that targets other types of 
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         applications like orthodontic and dental. On a separate note, in August this year, Desktop Metal 
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Desktop Metal receives major contract from the US Department of Veterans Affairs

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 <p>Dutch company CEAD, specializing in robotic additive manufacturing, has introduced an industrial large-format 3D printer named Flexcube at the Formnext 2024 expo in Germany. The all-in-one printer is integrated with milling capabilities and includes a modular design for expansion up to 12 m, a Siemens Sinumerik ONE CNC controller for precise printing, and a three-plus-one axis system for 45-degree printing. Ready to operate continuously, the device comes fully assembled in one container with a requirement of 2.5 m ceiling height.</p>
 <p>Located in the Netherlands, CEAD offers innovative robotic 3D printing solutions in addition to components such as standalone extruders and printing beds for businesses and individuals to create their own industrial large-format 3D printers. The company's pellet extruders, which can be installed on existing systems like robots, gantry systems, and CNC equipment, come with a base unit that regulates temperature, extrusion speed, and automatic material transport. CEAD's print bed can be utilized for all thermoplastic printing materials. </p>
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CEAD unveils 'Flexcube' large-format 3D printer at Formnext 2024

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 <p>DyeMansion, a company specializing in post-processing for polymer 3D printing, has unveiled three new products at the Formnext 2024 trade fair in Germany. These are: the Powershot X post-processing system, the updated DM60 Reservoir dyeing system, and the Automotive ColorsX dye collection.</p>
 <p>The Powershot X system provides both cleaning and surfacing solutions for parts produced using SLS, SAF, MJF, or HSS technologies. It allows users to choose between cleaning, surfacing, or a mix of the two. The revamped DM60 Reservoir is equipped with inbuilt sensors for accurate water tracking, which enables users to reuse dyeing water up to 12 times. DyeMansion claims these enhancements to the DM60 Reservoir can cut costs of dyeing by more than half and decrease process times by as much as 30%. The Auto ColorsX dye set offers better UV and heat resistance, with grey scale values that are up to four times higher.</p>
 
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
</b> The ongoing Formnext expo has seen the launch of several new AM post-processing solutions over the last month. These include 1) Solukon, which <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/35564"> launched a metal powder removal system </a> ; 2) 3D Systems, which l <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/35812"> aunched the Wash 400/400F and Cure 400 post-processing solutions </a> ; and 3) Stratasys, which <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/35892"> partnered with AM Solutions </a> , a brand of the Rösler, to launch a post-processing system for its powder bed printer.</p>

DyeMansion launches three new 3D printing post-processing solutions

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 <p>EOS, an additive manufacturing solutions provider, unveiled the P3 NEXT selective laser sintering printer at the Formnext 2024 expo. The printer, shipping in Q1 2025, targets industrial-scale applications with a focus on the dental, medical devices, and structural components sectors.</p>
 <p>The P3 NEXT boasts an integrated monitor, scanning technology, optimized recoater, and heating systems. Its build volume is 340 x 340 x 600 mm, and it can use new materials like EOS PA 2220 HighReuse and ALM PA 950 HD, with reusability rates of 70% and 80%.</p>
 <p>EOS claims the P3 NEXT delivers a 50% increase in productivity and a 30% reduction in ownership cost compared to the EOS P396. With up to 90% machine availability, it fits well in quick-paced production areas.</p>
 
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
</b> EOS has been steadily expanding its portfolio of products and services over the last month. This launch marks the company's second at the Formnext event since it <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/35990"> unveiled two new metal materials </a> , EOS NickelAlloy IN738 and EOS NickelAlloy K500, for its laser powder bed fusion technology last week.</p>

EOS launches P3 NEXT selective laser sintering printer

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 <p>Dyndrite, a company that produces software for additive manufacturing, has entered into a partnership with Nikon SLM Solutions, a selective laser melting technology firm owned by Nikon. This arrangement will see the integration of Dyndrite's LPBF Pro software within Nikon's range of 3D metal printers.</p>
 <p>This collaboration will yield multiple enhancements such as scalable slicing, printing without the need for supports, and improved coordination between multiple lasers for Nikon SLM's printer series, which includes the SLM125, SLM280, SLM500, and NXG. The partnership will also foster open architecture integration, thereby allowing clients to create their intellectual property and boost their toolpath tactics for better construction speed, product quality, and efficiency. The benefits of these improvements will be felt in various sectors, including the aerospace, automotive, defense, energy, and medical industries.</p>
 
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake</b> :<br>
 Nikon has steadily expanded its additive manufacturing solutions this year since <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/31366"> announcing plans to reorganize </a> its subsidiaries, SLM (now Nikon SLM) and Morf3D (now Nikon AM Synergy), in July. During the same month, the company also opened an advanced manufacturing technology center in <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/32104"> California </a> , while Nikon SLM <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/34152"> partnered with Tucker Induction </a> to advance copper additive manufacturing in the US. In October, the company also <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/34733"> released an Additional Powder Feeder (APF) </a> for its Lasermeister 102A (LM102A) metal additive manufacturing system .</p>

Dyndrite partners with Nikon SLM Solutions to enhance metal 3D printing capabilities

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 <p>Prusa Research, known for open-source 3D printers, introduces a new model - Core One at the Formnext 2024 expo in Germany. It is planned to be shipped from January 2025. For its MK4S printer customers, conversion kits will be ready by March 2025.</p>
 <p>Core One is priced at USD 1,199 and displays features such as a fully enclosed design, active chamber temperature control, a 360-degree cooling fan, a Nextruder with Loadcell sensor for layer detection, offline printing capability through Wi-Fi, and a 250 × 220 × 270 mm print volume. This printer supports a variety of materials like PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS, PC, and Nylon. It upholds the company's open-source ideology and is designed for easy disassembly during maintenance.</p>
 
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> This news comes just over four months after the company <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/31114"> announced plans to expand its operational presence to North America </a> through its subsidiary, Printed Solid. At the time, its plans included assembling its MK4 3D printers, manufacturing a selected range of Prusa filaments, and providing repair services. This new printer will enable the company to offer users a 30% smaller footprint than the MK4S while increasing print area by 30% and print speed by 20%.</p>

Prusa Research launches Core One 3D printer

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 <p>Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing company, WAAM3D, has unveiled a new large-format metal 3D printing system, RoboWAAM XP. This system is integrated with Cranfield University's Cold-Wire Gas Metal Arc process and is specially designed for industries that need large-scale spare parts manufacturing.</p>
 <p>The new system comes with a 2 x 2 x 2 m-build envelope, a 2.1-ton payload capacity, and can achieve deposition rates reaching 15 kg per hour. The RoboWAAM XP system comprises an eight-axis motion system and a vision-based monitoring setup. It also includes integrated software solutions such as WAAMPlanner and WAAMCtrl and is compatible with materials like iron, aluminum, nickel, and copper alloys.</p>
 <p>WAAM3D states that the new technology can achieve nearly double material deposition compared to previous systems for the same energy input. Furthermore, it can provide improved process stability across various materials.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
</b> WAAM3D is the second company to release a large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) system at the ongoing Formnext expo in Germany this week. It joined the Dutch company <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/companies/769313"> CEAD Group </a> , which incidentally launched a cube-shaped LFAM printer with integrated milling capabilities on the same day. WAAM3D aims to differentiate itself through its integrated software solutions WAAMPlanner and WAAMCtrl, which allow users to operate, monitor, and manage their printing systems at different stages of the production cycle.</p>

WAAM3D launches large-format metal 3D printer RoboWAAM XP

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 <p>Equispheres has teamed up with 3D Systems to provide aluminum powder for the DMP Flex 350 and DMP Factory 350 systems. The collaboration will give 3D Systems customers access to aluminum powder sourced from North America, promoting secure supply chains in the automotive, defense, energy, and aerospace industries. Tests have revealed productivity gains of up to 50% and density of 99.8% at a build rate of 49.7cc/hr at 60µm layer thickness using the DMP Flex 350.</p>
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Equispheres partners with 3D Systems to supply aluminum powder for metal 3D printing

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 <p>Voxeljet, a company supplying large-format 3D printers, has joined forces with FKM Sintertechnik, a German-based 3D printing service. This collaboration aims to expand the High-Speed Sintering (HSS) network that Voxeljet provides.</p>
 <p>As the inaugural production partner in Voxeljet's HSS Polymer Network, FKM is set to offer comprehensive services ranging from materials research to the actual production of parts. It will also focus on optimizing process parameters for industrial uses.</p>
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Voxeljet partners with FKM Sintertechnik to expand HSS polymer 3D printing network

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<p>Carbon, a 3D printing technology company, has launched a new platform called EPU Pro. EPU Pro is a single-part, dual-cure elastomer resin designed for additive manufacturing, expanding Carbon's existing portfolio of materials which includes EPU 45 and EPU 46.</p>

<p>This new platform provides varying stiffness options, offering durometers ranging from 50A to 90A. EPU Pro is also incorporated with foaming agents, which enables it to produce suede-like textures, and features enhanced printability for complex shapes. Furthermore, EPU Pro is fully integrated with Carbon's Design Engine and Custom Production Software, opening up possibilitites for creating multi-zonal lattices and mass customization.</p>

<p>EPU Pro also simplifies the manufacturing process, courtesy of its single-container design. This feature not only cuts down on material waste, but also promotes sustainable practices, as it allows for solvent-free cleaning and reprocessing of cured parts.</p>

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Carbon launches EPU Pro platform for 3D printing

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 <p>Optomec, a provider of digital manufacturing technology, has collaborated with Siemens to introduce a new laser cladding solution for metal repair. This solution merges Optomec's CS 558 system and Siemens' SINUMERIK ONE control system, aimed at automating the repair and maintenance of machinery made from reactive metals like titanium.</p>
 <p>The new laser cladding solution employs directed energy deposition (DED) technology. Key features of this solution include Optomec's Autoclad vision software for generating custom toolpaths, the high-performance CNC capacities of SINUMERIK ONE for precise machining, and the incorporation of digital twin functionality.</p>
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All Updates

Desktop Metal receives major contract from the US Department of Veterans Affairs

CEAD unveils 'Flexcube' large-format 3D printer at Formnext 2024

DyeMansion launches three new 3D printing post-processing solutions

EOS launches P3 NEXT selective laser sintering printer

Dyndrite partners with Nikon SLM Solutions to enhance metal 3D printing capabilities

Prusa Research launches Core One 3D printer

WAAM3D launches large-format metal 3D printer RoboWAAM XP

Equispheres partners with 3D Systems to supply aluminum powder for metal 3D printing

Voxeljet partners with FKM Sintertechnik to expand HSS polymer 3D printing network

Carbon launches EPU Pro platform for 3D printing

Optomec and Siemens launch metal repair manufacturing solution

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Desktop Metal receives major contract from the US Department of Veterans Affairs

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