On April 15, 2025, Polar Bear learned that the American additive manufacturing service provider Azoth 3D has adopted the Hammer Lab35 system to expand its production capacity. The Hammer Lab35 system utilizes a new light-based metal manufacturing (LMM) technology, enabling Azoth 3D to produce small, high-resolution parts with a delivery cycle of 5 to 7 … Read more
Antarctic Bear Guide: 3D printing may become a powerful tool to break through the high-tariff era, especially for countries and regions with underdeveloped manufacturing industries. Starting April 2025, the Trump administration in the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on all imported passenger cars, light trucks, and certain automotive parts. Although the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement … Read more
2024 is a challenging year for Velo3D, as the company undergoes financial restructuring, leadership changes, and strategic adjustments to lay the foundation for stable growth in the future. Velo3D’s total revenue for 2024 is only $41 million, nearly halving compared to 2023, but the new management states that the company is entering a clearer development … Read more
Detailed Explanation of Binder Jetting 3D Printing TechnologyBinder Jetting technology (BJ) is an important additive manufacturing technology in the field of 3D printing. This article provides a comprehensive analysis from working principles, material selection, post-processing techniques, equipment composition, technical advantages, application cases, and technical challenges and future trends in seven aspects: 1. Working Principle 1. … Read more
During the 2025 Asia TCT exhibition, a bear enthusiast attended a series of presentations by industry leaders and captured many photos of their slides. The Antarctic Bear shares these insights in the Antarctic Bear 3D Printing Network column, which is filled with valuable information. Fei Hua from Raise3D: The Industrialization Path of 3D Printing Technology … Read more
3D Printing in Industrial Mold Manufacturing 1. The Rise of Molds Traditional mold manufacturing relies on CNC machining, electrical discharge machining (EDM), and other subtractive processes, which have long cycles, high costs, and difficulty in modifications. 3D printing (additive manufacturing) can replace traditional processes. The analysis is as follows: Shortened Development Cycle: Traditional mold manufacturing … Read more
CoolPlayExperimentLabWorksOriginally published on WeChat account Cool Play LabWeChat ID: coollabsRecently, NASA announced that it has collaborated with scientists from Ohio State University to create the most elastic superalloy to date, GRX-810.How impressive is this alloy? In harsh working environments of 1,093°C and 20 MPa (197 times atmospheric pressure),the current top nickel-based alloy material, AM718, typically … Read more
In today’s rapidly advancing technology, 3D printing technology has swept across various industries like a strong east wind. From complex and precise mechanical parts to lifelike product models, from dreamlike architectural prototypes to personalized daily necessities, 3D printing technology, with its endless creativity and sufficient flexibility, brings imagination into reality, making life more convenient while … Read more
Advantage1: Manufacturing Complex Items Without Increasing Costs, Cost May Decrease by Over 70%.In traditional manufacturing, the more complex the shape of an item, the higher the manufacturing cost. For 3D printers, the cost of producing complex-shaped items does not increase; creating an elaborate, complex-shaped item does not consume more time, skill, or cost than printing … Read more
3 D Acoustic technology brings new options for 3D printing. Currently, most 3D printing methods rely on photo (light) or thermal activation reactions for precise manipulation of polymers. A new platform technology called direct sound printing (DSP) uses sound waves to create new objects, potentially providing a third option. This process is described in a … Read more