3D Printing Information Briefs & Occasions Roundup: March 15, 2025 – 3DPrint.com

On this weekend’s mixed 3D Printing Information Briefs and Webinars/Occasions Roundup, we’re protecting information about automotive and building 3D printing, together with AM Discussion board, TCT Asia, the Expertise Stratasys Tour, and webinars about resin removing for dental labs, flexibility in jewellery manufacturing, and extra.

3D Printing Information Briefs

Honda Shares 3D Printing Use Instances

Honda has lengthy used 3D printing in its manufacturing processes, for the whole lot from prototypes and electrical automobile ideas to bike fashions and extra. Now, the Japanese automotive firm is sharing extra of its 3D printing use circumstances. Honda is utilizing steel powder mattress fusion (PBF) so as to add extra worth to its mobility merchandise in quite a lot of fields, because the AM know-how gives extra design freedom, direct manufacturing with out molds, and quick, environment friendly manufacturing of one-off gadgets or small volumes of merchandise. Metallic AM can create complicated shapes that you could’t get utilizing casting or forging, and has helped Honda enhance its productiveness. Moreover, deformation prediction simulation know-how is used to scale back size and costly trial and error: by including deformation strategies into the design, the modeling posture and help form might be optimized, guaranteeing fashions with dimensional accuracy.

The primary software instance Honda shared from its R&D services is the facility unit components of F1 race automobiles (see featured picture). Metallic PBF is used to include complicated, thin-walled shapes into the components, which typical manufacturing can’t at all times obtain. This contains pistons, which Honda used to make with solid aluminum. Now, iron is used to 3D print stronger pistons that may maintain up below elevated combustion stress. Iron really has the next particular gravity than aluminum, however by utilizing steel AM, the half is definitely extra light-weight. The corporate has additionally changed precision casting with steel AM to manufacture turbine housings out of heat-resistant Inconel. One other software Honda shared is the aluminum handlebars for its wheelchair racers. The objectives have been to make sure security and cut back weight, and one of the best form for the handlebars depends upon the athlete’s incapacity, so topology optimization was employed to search out probably the most environment friendly design construction. As soon as a form met the energy and weight necessities, steel AM was used to print customized wheelchair handlebars.

Consensus Committee for ICC 1150 Normal on 3D Concrete Partitions

Building 3D printing is rising quick as of late. As such, the Worldwide Code Council (ICC) is working to develop a brand new customary in an effort to “present structural standards relevant to 3D automated building know-how and 3D Concrete” used to construct each inside and exterior partitions, with or with out structural metal reinforcement, in one- or multi-story constructions. The primary version of ICC 1150 Normal for 3D Automated Building Know-how for 3D Concrete Partitions is presently being developed below ICC’s ANSI Accredited Consensus Procedures, with a name for committee posted in January of 2023. The principle cause for this committee is as a result of lack of a typical that establishes 3D printing materials specs, structural design requirements for 3D printed partitions, and wall-to-floor connections.

The ultimate appointments to the 3D Automated Building Know-how for 3D Concrete Partitions Consensus Committee (IS-3DACT) have been made in July of 2023, and the primary public teleconference assembly of the committee to start out growing the 3D building customary was held in October of 2023, with its most up-to-date assembly on February 14, 2025. At this Valentine’s Day assembly, the committee members began to evaluate the feedback obtained as a part of “the general public remark draft for the ANSI public evaluate posting,” which ended on January 27, 2025. The subsequent assembly is that this coming Friday, March 21, from 10 am to 12 pm PST (1 to three pm EST), throughout which the committee members will proceed their consideration of public feedback on the primary draft of the usual. All ICC Requirements committee conferences are open to the general public, so should you’re all in favour of receiving an invitation, please contact workers secretariat Melissa Sanchez, S.E., Sr. Employees Engineer.

Putzmeister Launches Concrete 3D Printing Model INSTATIQ

Putzmeister’s INSTATIQ P1 cell 3D concrete printer in motion: A 26-meter robotic arm prints load-bearing partitions immediately on website. (Picture © Putzmeister Group)

Talking of additive building, Putzmeister, a German producer of concrete pumps and different tools for pumping, putting, and distributing concrete and mortar, lately launched a brand new model for industrial concrete 3D printing known as INSTATIQ. As well as, it’s launching an growth to its portfolio with the INSTATIQ P1, a large-format cell 3D concrete printer to assist make the development sector extra environment friendly. The P1, which stands for Progress One, incorporates a 26-meter robotic arm and allows direct printing of load-bearing partitions from BIM (Constructing Info Modeling) fashions in a single on-site operation. The INSTATIQ P1 was initially introduced as an idea research on the 2022 BAUMA building commerce honest below the title KARLOS, and will probably be formally introduced at BAUMA 2025 subsequent month.

“Right this moment, we’re excited to unveil our new model, INSTATIQ, marking the subsequent chapter to carry 3D concrete printing to the mass market,” the corporate wrote in a current LinkedIn submit. “Whereas our title has developed, our mission stays unchanged — to quickly create sustainable and economical buildings by means of the facility of 3D concrete printing and building robotics.”

3D Printing Webinars & Occasions

March 17 – 18: AM Discussion board 2025

From March 17-18, the ninth AM Discussion board—Europe’s consumer convention for industrial AM—will probably be held in Berlin. Known as “the proper place for anybody who makes use of or plans to make use of additive applied sciences to take action,” the occasion platform is now reside, so you can begin networking proper now. Over 100 audio system will probably be sharing their AM tales and insights, and greater than 75 exhibitors and sponsors will probably be onsite as effectively. AM customers from a number of industries will probably be attending, together with transportation, shopper items, mechanical engineering, building and agriculture, power, and extra.

“The convention for decision-makers brings AM customers along with specialists and representatives from your entire AM worth chain.”

You should purchase tickets for AM Discussion board Berlin right here.

March 17 – 19: TCT Asia

In Shanghai, China this week, TCT Asia will probably be held from March 17-19. That is Asia’s main present for the AM business, and focuses on real-world functions and focused data and intelligence. Over 400 exhibitors will probably be on the present flooring, protecting the complete vary of know-how; a number of the many firms who can have a presence on the occasion embody 3D Techniques and Flashforge. There will probably be loads of networking alternatives, in addition to extremely centered content material to assist attendees consider, undertake, and optimize their additive necessities.

“For 2024, now we have a mission which works past merely elevating consciousness; it’s centered on growing a 360-degree understanding of the potential of additive manufacturing and 3D printing know-how.”

You possibly can register for TCT Asia right here.

March 18, 20, 21: Expertise Stratasys Tour Continues

The Expertise Stratasys tour continues within the U.S. this week. First, on Tuesday, March 18th, the truck stops at the Rutgers Makerspace with companions TriMech and Allegheny Instructional Techniques, Inc. Then, it strikes all the way down to Virginia, stopping first in Fairfax on the twentieth after which on to Richmond on the twenty first. Guests can see the newest in Stratasys supplies, software program, and 3D printers, together with the H350, F370CR, J55, Origin One, Neo800, and the brand new F3300. Engineers and Manufacturing specialists will probably be out there to reply your questions, so you’ll be able to find out how Stratasys may help clear up crucial manufacturing challenges at each level of the manufacturing cycle.

“Register in the present day to attend an occasion hosted by our native 3D printing groups who will probably be available to reply questions and stroll you thru the featured Stratasys printers and functions. Be at liberty to come back and go anytime in the course of the open hours — no matter works greatest to your schedule.”

Keep watch over the tour web page, it might be heading to your space subsequent!

March 18: Accelerating Sustainability Webinars with Stratasys

Stratasys will maintain two classes of its newest webinar, “Accelerating Sustainability in Additive Manufacturing: Insights from SAF ReLife,” on Tuesday, with the primary at 7 am EST and the second at 1 pm EST. The webinar will concentrate on reusing waste powder by turning it into new components with SAF ReLife. Audio system from Wehl Inexperienced, Stratasys, and the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (Franhofer IPA) will talk about how SAF ReLife may help make SLS and MJF processes more cost effective, why SAF know-how can get worth versus waste, why waste powder isn’t waste should you’re utilizing the appropriate know-how, and extra.

“SAF ReLife flips the script on powder waste, turning what different applied sciences discard into high-quality production-ready components. It’s not about making small, incremental eco-friendly enhancements. It’s about doing one thing genuinely smarter, cheaper, and extra sustainable—unexpectedly.”

You possibly can register for the 7 am EST session right here and the 1 pm EST session right here.

March 18: AM Polymer QC Finest Practices

At 10:30 am EST on the 18th, Endeavor 3D will maintain a webinar about “AM Polymer QC Finest Practices,” introduced by High quality Management Supervisor Hughston Younger. Attendees will hear all about one of the best apply for polymer 3D printing QC, from powder administration and 3D printer upkeep to course of optimization and closing inspection. Subjects embody HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) upkeep and printhead calibration SOPs, automated and handbook post-processing {hardware} and software program workflows for optimum output, packing density ideas and methods, and extra.

“In line with a current survey performed by Endeavor 3D, 80% of engineers recognized half high quality as a very powerful issue when selecting an additive manufacturing (AM) service supplier. Respondents steadily pointed to widespread high quality challenges equivalent to dimensional inaccuracies, inconsistent floor finishes, and half warping and distortion as the first obstacles. So, what’s the important thing to overcoming these challenges? All of it begins with a strong high quality management framework.”

You possibly can register for the webinar right here.

March 18 – Resin Removing for Dental Labs & Clinics

PostProcess Applied sciences and Proto3000 will maintain a webinar about “Safer, Sensible Resin Removing System for Dental Labs & Clinics: DEMI X 520 by PostProcess.” The webinar, at 1 pm EST on Tuesday, March 18th, will clarify how superior submersion know-how may help revolutionize the resin removing course of for dental functions. A few of the key factors embody methods to cut back post-processing time, labor prices, and publicity to hazardous solvents, the superior options of the DEMI X 520 (together with Axial Stream Know-how for uniform resin removing), and extra. There may even be a reside demonstration and a reside Q&A session with the specialists.

“Obtain high-precision, biocompatible resin removing for aligners, surgical guides, and dental fashions with an IPA-free, automated workflow that enhances security and consistency.”

You possibly can register for the webinar right here.

March 20: Additive Manufacturing at RLL Racing

For an unique have a look at how Rahal Letterman Lanigan (RLL) Racing makes use of additive manufacturing to realize a aggressive edge on the observe and within the manufacturing business, be a part of Markforged Insanity on Thursday, March twentieth. From 10 am to six pm EST at RLL Racing in Zionsville, Indiana, attendees can see real-world functions of 3D printing in high-performance racing, and find out how these improvements can translate to broader manufacturing success.

“Whether or not you’re in motorsports or industrial manufacturing, uncover how cutting-edge additive applied sciences drive effectivity, efficiency, and a successful technique.”

You possibly can reserve a free ticket to the occasion right here.

March 20: Utilizing HIP for 3D Printed Metallic Parts

In case you’ve ever puzzled how sizzling isostatic urgent, or HIP, may help enhance the productiveness of steel 3D printing, you then gained’t wish to miss this webinar by Quintus Applied sciences on the twentieth! In “Leveraging HIP as a Productiveness Instrument for AM Metallic Parts,” the corporate’s Enterprise Improvement Supervisor Jim Shipley will share his insights on methods to leverage HIP for enhanced productiveness and mechanical efficiency in AM metallic elements. There will probably be two classes of this webinar, which is able to clarify the function of HIP in densifying components and eliminating inside defects, current AM developments, how Quintus Purus know-how can cut back oxidation and streamline floor ending, and extra.

“Whether or not you’re presently working with AM or exploring its potential, this session will present beneficial insights into how HIP can drive effectivity and high quality in your manufacturing processes.”

You possibly can register for the webinar right here. Be sure that to specify whether or not you’d just like the 4 am EST or 11 am EST session.

March 20: Past the Forge with HP

Additionally at 11 am EST on the twentieth, HP will maintain the twelfth and closing session in its “Past the Forge: A Metals 3D Printing Collection,” meant to teach, encourage, and empower professionals within the subject of steel 3D printing. The primary episode was about Metallic Jet know-how, whereas the second centered on the advantages of 3D printing vs. conventional manufacturing strategies. The third was about “Design and Selecting Elements to Print,” the fourth centered on sintering with additive manufacturing, and the fifth was about “Metallic Jet Software program Options.” The sixth episode centered on post-processing choices, and the seventh was all about price analysis. The eighth was about “Sustainability in Additive Manufacturing,” and the ninth centered on “Metallic Jet Supplies and Supplies Roadmap.” Episode 10 was all about “Metallic Jet for Machine Retailers and Service Bureaus,” and the eleventh centered on “Skilled Companies for Metallic Jet Adoption.” This final episode is about “Scaling to Manufacturing with Metallic Jet,” and can clarify to attendees how all of the items of the sequence match collectively.

“From studying about 3D printing, figuring out your functions, beginning with components, and at last bringing a Printer in-house, study the entire journey of digitizing and optimizing your workflow.”

You possibly can register for the session right here.

March 20: Flexibility in Jewellery Manufacturing

Lastly, at 12 pm EST on Thursday, March twentieth, 3D Techniques will maintain a webinar about methods to “Enhance flexibility in jewellery manufacturing to handle new traits.” Attendees will study the newest advances in MultiJet Printing, greatest practices, and methods to obtain superior jewellery castings for all design types from Rob Noce, the corporate’s Product Supervisor, Jetting Applied sciences. Subjects embody jewellery making challenges, the advantages of 3D printing inside the jewellery design to manufacturing workflow, examples of knickknack casting use circumstances for AM, and extra.

“Are your designs that includes skinny wires, twisted pipes, and ornate surfaces? Or strong, giant floor areas and stone settings? Our 3D printing options for top quantity manufacturing of knickknack casting patterns deal with all of your jewellery types, from sharp, tremendous options particulars to heavier-weight designs with easy surfaces, from light-weight filigree and skinny wire mesh shapes to micro-prongs.”

You possibly can register for the webinar right here.

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