3D printing updates from 3D Systems, Materialise, Siemens and more

Engineering.com’s roundup of recent 3D Printing news.

By Ian Wright

Chuck Hull Elected to the National Academy of Engineering

Charles Hull , co-founder and chief technology officer for regenerative medicine at 3D Systems Corporation , has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering . Those elected are among the world’s most accomplished engineers from business, academia and government. Hull is being honored for the invention of 3D printing and the subsequent development of the additive manufacturing industry.

“It is humbling to be elected to this academy of distinguished engineers,” said Hull. “I’m honored and excited to serve and work alongside such outstanding professionals to advance the positive impact engineering has on our world.”

Hull pioneered the development of 3D printing while vice president of engineering at UVP, Inc. (now Analytik Jena ), a manufacturer of ultraviolet light sources. His work on fusing UV resins into 3D structures for prototyping led to the creation of the first 3D-printed part, an eye wash cup, in 1983 using stereolithography (SLA). He patented this technology and subsequently co-founded 3D Systems in 1986.

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Materialise Launches Aerospace Competence Center

Materialise has announced the opening of an aerospace competence center in the Aerospace Innovation Hub @TU Delft in Delft, The Netherlands. The city is a known aerospace powerhouse in Europe, and Materialise is the first AM company to establish its footprint in the hub.

“The opening of our new Aerospace Competence Center aligns with our commitment to support the aerospace industry through more than three decades of experience in additive manufacturing and software solutions, as well as our pioneering role in producing certified parts,” said Brigitte de Vet-Veithen , CEO of Materialise. “By joining this selective aerospace network, we can strengthen our capabilities, expand partnerships, and enable other aerospace leaders in this hub to accelerate innovation and explore new possibilities with AM.”

The Hub aims to foster innovation by connecting startups, students, academics, government, and industry professionals in the heart of TU Delft | Aerospace Engineering . Materialise and TU Delft will collaborate on projects where students and researchers can gain hands-on experience with AM while advancing developments in sustainable aviation. Materialise joins industry giants Airbus and Collins Aerospace , among others, at the Hub.

NatureWorks Introduces Ingeo 3D300

NatureWorks has announced the launch of Ingeo 3D300, the company’s newest specially engineered 3D printing grade.?Ingeo 3D300 is derived from annually renewable resources and is part of NatureWorks’ ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. According to the company, this new grade allows users to benefit from high-speed, high-quality 3D printing while reducing their carbon footprint.

“Ingeo 3D300 offers an ideal solution to meet the expanding demand for fast, clean, and precise printing,” said Roger Tambay , chief growth officer at NatureWorks. “By combining the trusted name of Ingeo with a material specially engineered for speed and precision, we’re enabling manufacturers and designers to push the boundaries of what’s possible for their 3D printing.”

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Siemens and Michigan team up for open course on metal AM

“More education!” has been the clarion call of the 3D printing industry for decades and these days online courses have made it easier than ever to answer. The latest example comes from a collaboration between 西门子 and the 密西根大学 (U-M) that has resulted in ‘Introduction to 3D Printing with Metals,’ a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) available on Coursera .

To design the course, Siemens enlisted the help of Chinedum Okwudire , a professor of mechanical engineering at U-M, and Nathaniel Wood , a researcher in the Air Force Research Laboratory (ARFL) who’s investigating novel toolpath strategies for laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF). The course is design to provide information about the processes, advantages, limitations and applications of metal 3D printing.

“Metals additive manufacturing has huge potential to revolutionize how products are delivered, enabling freedom of form and mass customization at an industrial scale,” said Aaron Frankel , vice president of part manufacturing new solutions introduction and additive manufacturing at Siemens Digital Industries Software.

“To realize that potential, industry needs a workforce that is knowledgeable about all aspects of the processes, how best to implement them to solve real engineering challenges and avoid the common pitfalls,

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New York Embroidery Studio Selects Stratasys for 3D Fashion

Stratasys announced that New York Embroidery Studio (NYES) has integrated the Stratasys J850 TechStyle printer into its manufacturing capabilities. NYES is aiming to leverage this 3D Fashion direct-to-textile printing technology to combine traditional embroidery with 3D printing for new levels of creativity, personalization and eco-conscious manufacturing.

“The J850 TechStyle is an extraordinary addition to our capabilities, allowing us to elevate creativity while delivering on our commitment to innovation and sustainability,” said Michelle Feinberg , owner and creative director of NYES. “Our clients are thrilled by the possibilities this technology opens up—from high-end fashion to VIP and entertainment projects. Combining the precision of 3D printing with our expertise in embroidery allows us to push boundaries like never before.”

“Stratasys is redefining what’s possible in fashion and design by delivering solutions that blend customization, creativity, and sustainability,” said Zehavit Reisin , senior vice president of consumer solutions and material business at Stratasys. “This collaboration demonstrates how innovative technologies can transform global design projects and empower studios like NYES to set new benchmarks in the industry.”

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