MIT and Tianjin University Develop X-Hinges for Self-Sensing Prints
The design software separates conductive sensing and trace materials to capture deformation along as many as three axes.
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Empa-Led Team Reaches 97.9% Density in MEX-Printed AA6061 Without Solvent Debinding
An Empa-led team densified material-extrusion-printed AA6061 to 97.9% relative density using solvent-free wick debinding and an extended sintering hold. Mechanical properties were not evaluated, so the result remains a process-development study.
3D Printing Industry
Formlabs Launches Form Studio 1 MSLA Printer Starting at $699
The 200 × 125 × 235 mm system uses 35 µm pixels and automated resin feeding and heating, with shipments scheduled for November 16.
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China's VMP Targets 50% Exports as Metal Powder Capacity Expands
Jiangsu Vilory Advanced Materials (VMP) is expanding metal powder capacity and aims to raise exports from about 10% to 50% within five years, with qualification and repeatable quality presenting larger hurdles than headline price.
3D Printing Industry
Polymaker Unveils CymphoniK for Mixing 100+ LFAM Colors from Six Pellets
Polymaker has introduced CymphoniK, a color-mixing system for pellet-extrusion LFAM that combines six base pellets with recipe software.
3D Printing Industry
Siraya adds dedicated supports for engineering filaments
Two breakaway support products target different groups of engineering polymers. Printer and nozzle requirements, including purge towers, need checking before use.
All3DP
Liber hotend brings licensed high-flow technology to Snapmaker U1
A new U1 accessory uses licensed E3D extrusion technology to increase melt throughput. Reported performance gains come from manufacturer testing.
3D Printing Industry
Formlabs targets desktop users with a lower-cost resin system
The new LCD resin printer launches alongside materials and post-processing accessories, extending Formlabs automation into a lower price bracket. The quoted price is US pricing.
All3DP
Prusa makes polymer pellets available in smaller batches
Smaller pellet batches give workshops and laboratories access to raw polymers without industrial bulk orders. Packs up to 14 kg are supplied pre-dried.
Prusa Research
Prusa shares Halloween models and glow-material offers
A seasonal collection combines printable decorations, glow materials and a browser tool for creating ghost-like versions of models. The post also covers printing considerations.
Prusa Research
Makera Z1 focuses on setup automation for desktop CNC
Makera outlines Z1’s enclosure, material support and probing features, emphasizing setup and chip management.
Makera