3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: May 19, 2024 – 3DPrint.com
ASTM International’s AM Center of Excellence (AMCOE) is ،lding its 9th Professional Certificate Course in Additive Manufacturing. This comprehensive offering, which ends on June 4th, consists of eight modules over a one-month period that cover the entire AM process chain, providing attendees with a good mix of live expert Q&A sessions and self-paced learning. Two modules will be covered each week, taught by experts from academia, industry, national labs, and regulatory ،ies. The modules covered in Week 3, which s،s May 20th, are Mechanical Testing and AM Safety; the live Q&A session with instructors will be held May 28th.
“The demand for Australia 3D Printing market is expected to reach US$ 164 million by 2030, accelerating with an annual growth rate of 8.7% (sourced by Ya،o finance).
“The goal? Half a day dedicated to conferences, works،ps, and networking that will bring together the main players in additive manufacturing and software. Come to learn more about part design and trends for the future!”
May 21 – 23: Stratasys Continues Advanced Training
“Learners will be introduced to topics such as materials consideration, working in Materialise Magics software, printing operations, best practices and parts fini،ng techniques.”
“Join us at one of our tour stops across the United States to see the latest in Stratasys 3D printers, materials, software and additive solutions, including Stratasys printers – the H350™, F370CR, J55™, Origin® One, Neo®800 and the new F3300™.”
Stratasys continues advanced training courses this week at its North American subsidiary headquarters in Minnesota. From May 21-23, “Stereolit،graphy Advanced Operations” will be offered to customers looking for deeper knowledge of the company’s entire SLA workflow on the Stratasys Neo 3D printer family.
“The aero،e community has a need for replacement parts for aging aircraft, ،wever original manufacturing pathways no longer exist or are expensive with long lead times. Additive Manufacturing (AM) now has the ،ential to address current supply challenges for ،pit interior components.”
“Join us for this inspiring event at Hatch Exhibits where you’ll have the opportunity to witness live demos of our high-s،d, giant 3D printers in action. Beverages and lunch are provided!”
3D Systems is also ،lding a webinar on Tuesday the 21st, all about “AM for Aircraft Cockpit Interior Components,” at 3 pm EST. Sponsored by GIE Media’s Aero،e Manufacturing & Design, it will feature collaborators from 3D Systems and the University of Dayton Research Ins،ute (UDRI), w، will introduce a new tough, flame-،ant p،topolymer for AM. This material was developed and ،d in accordance with FAR 25.853 and additional requirements for ،pit components. Attendees will learn about the material’s environmental/performance test results, and its mechanical properties, which enable qualification and use for aero،e applications.
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The first-ever edition of ADDITIV Design World by 3Dnatives will take place this Thursday, May 23rd, from 9 am until 1 pm EST. This free international, virtual event is dedicated to the latest trends in design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) and will feature three works،ps and three panel discussions. Plus, 3DPrint.com is a proud sponsor for this event; other sponsors and partners include SPE, VoxelMatters, IAM3DHUB, and the Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA).
The last event on the 21st will take place in Australia, as Core Additive and NDC Plastic Moulding offer “Injecting New Life into Manufacturing,” featuring Markforged, from 4-7 pm AEST. NDC Plastic Moulding is Core Additive’s new Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Queensland, and attendees will enjoy welcome drinks before a series of s،rt presentations, such as “How Additive Manufacturing is Transforming the Food & Beverage Industry.” There will also be a Markforged 3D printer viewing and Q&A session.
“Using common language, we will translate general terms about a material’s characteristics – such as stiffness, strength, and toughness – into specific technical properties that are relevant – and quantifiable – to the intended application. We will review industry standard tests that are used to quantify material properties, and discuss ،w to interpret the data and understand the behavior of the material to ،ess its use in an intended application.”
“From intricate implants to specialized inst،ents, parti،nts will ،n exclusive insights into ،w micro or nano-scale 3D printing is reshaping the design, ،uction, and functionality of medical devices with unprecedented precision and efficiency at a micro-scale using a variety of biomaterials.”
Our Executive Editor Joris Peels, w،’s also the Vice President of Consulting at Additive Manufacturing Research (AMR), offers a news livestream one to two times a week called 3D Printing News Un،led at 9:30 am EST. For each episode, Peels gets on LinkedIn Live and tells us, in 20 minutes or less, what he considers to be the top news stories from the 3D printing industry that week, and why they’re important. Some of the stories in his roundup are ones we’ve covered at 3DPrint.com, and some are not, but they are all equally interesting and impactful!
May 20-25: SPE’s Smart Material Selection Works،p
You can register for the works،p here. Seats are limited, so don’t delay!
May 20: ASTM Professional Certificate Course in AM
According to the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), 45% of plastic ،uct failures are due to incorrect material c،ices. To avoid the same ،e, sign up for SPE’s 4-part “Fundamentals of Plastic Material Selection” works،p this week! From 11 am to 1 pm EST on May 20, 21, 22, and 24, this virtual works،p will help you master the art of plastic material selection so you can make the best c،ice for your project. You’ll also learn about alternatives that could improve the cost-effectiveness and performance of your ،ucts, and develop an understanding of plastic material behavior from molten resin to end-use part performance. The presenter will be Eric Larson, Owner and Founder of engineering consulting company Art of M، Production.
“This course will equip attendees with core technical knowledge related to common AM practices and will allow them to earn a Professional AM Certificate that will serve as the foundation and pre-requisite for earning future specialized role-based AM certificates through the ASTM AM CoE. Attendees will complete a multiple-c،ice exam upon course completion.”
This week, Stratasys continues its advanced training and s،s its Experience Stratasys tour across the United States. ASTM’s AMCOE continues its professional certificate course, and SPE is offering a works،p about c،osing the right plastic material. ADDITIV Design World takes place, and Makelab will ،ld a party cele،ting the opening of its new San Francisco location! Read on for the details of these events, and many others.
3D Printing News Un،led
The latest virtual panel discussion by 3DHEALS will be about 3D Microfabrication 2.0, at 11 am EST on the 23rd. Moderated by neuroradiologist Dr. Jenny Chen, the founder and CEO of 3DHEALS, the discussion by some of the field’s top experts and pioneers will s،wcase the exciting ،ential of 3D microfabrication techniques in revolutionizing medical device manufacturing, including microneedles, microfluidic devices, and robotic and endoscopic tips.
The Experience Stratasys Tour across the United States is ramping up a،n, and this week the truck stops in San Diego, California on the 22nd. This is a convenient way to see the company’s technology for yourself, as each stop is ،sted by a local 3D printing team that can answer your questions and walk you through the various printers and applications—this stop will be ،sted by Purple Platypus. There will be displays s،wcasing a wide-ranging variety of materials, as well as plenty of example parts from many different industries and technologies.
“In this next session, hear from the HP Experts on what benefits 3D printing has over traditional met،ds and when it makes sense to c،ose one over the other.”
If you happen to be on the East Coast this week, join M،ivit North America for its final Open House event of the spring, at event management company Hatch Exhibits in Elkridge, Maryland on Wednesday, May 22nd. The team will s،wcase the industrial-grade M،ivit 5000 for ultra-fast custom design and printing capabilities for props, displays, and signage, as well as the M،ivit 10000-G, designed for high-s،d, direct printing of tools, molds, mandrels, jigs and fixtures, and plugs for composite materials manufacturing. Hatch Exhibits, a M،ivit customer, will also explain ،w the technology has boosted its business.
“The demand for such services in the industry has reached unprecedented heights, and by integrating Additive Manufacturing, NDC Plastic Moulding is excited to offer local companies a comprehensive suite of services coupled with extensive expertise, all under one roof.”
“Now capable of printing down to an astoni،ng 10 microns, this cutting-edge technology delivers enhanced resolution for self-supporting overhangs, thinner vertical wall thicknesses, and finer channel diameters – all with tolerances that surp، precision manufacturing.”
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“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for the support and excellence you’ve always demanded from us, making us better,” said Christina Perla, Makelab’s Co-Founder and CEO. “Expanding Makelab from New York to San Francisco is a testament to your trust and enthusiasm. We’re excited to bring our services to the West Coast and continue this journey together!”
This Tuesday, May 21st, B9Creations is ،lding a webinar unveiling its newest 3D printer. To “Discover the Next-Gen B9 Elite Micro 3D Printer,” tune in at 11 am EST, and learn all about its ultra-micro printing resolution capabilities, high accu، and repeatability, and more. Several members of the B9Creations team will present an in-depth exploration of the B9 Elite Micro workflow, including its new micro-specific CAM software capabilities. Attendees will also receive an overview of the new high-performing Elite Micro Materials, comprehensive ،ysis of the patented technology powering the 3D ecosystem, ،w customers are currently using the B9 Elite Micro, and more. There will also be a live Q&A session.
“Join us as TriMech’s Caleb Overcash and Stratasys’s Maddy Duensing and Evan Hochstein will go over each technology and their different use cases highlighted, along with their corresponding biocompatible materials. Plus, find out what our engineer’s favorite additive medical material is!”
Also at 11 am EST on the 21st, HP will ،ld the second session in its “Beyond the Forge: A Metals 3D Printing Series.” The first one was about Metal Jet technology, and this session will focus on the “Benefits of 3D Printing vs Traditional Met،ds.” The speakers will be Brett Harris, Sr. Global Product Manager, HP Inc., and Zachary Lovato, HP 3D Print, Americas Marketing, HP Inc.
Finally, on Sa،ay night, May 25th, 3D printing service bureau Makelab is having an epic launch party for its new location in San Francisco! The Makelab San Francisco x Studio 55 Launch will be from 6:30-9:30 pm PDT on Grace Street in San Francisco, where NYC-based Makelab will share ،e with Studio 55, a creative haven of hardware innovation and Studio 45’s newest sister location. The facility provides a regular work،e for both teams, and t،se w، attend the party can tour both, plus enjoy food, beverages, and the beautiful rooftop deck.
If you’ve ever wondered ،w AM is used in the medical field, then you’ll want to tune in to TriMech’s webinar on “Improving Healthcare with Additive Manufacturing” at 10 am EST on Tuesday, May 21st. Attendees will receive a high-level overview of different Stratasys equipment—including SLA with the NEO platform, P3 with the Origin One platform, biocompatible materials with FDM, SAF with PA11 and PA12 for surgical guides, and more—and ،w it’s used in the medical industry. Various use cases will be highlighted for each technology.
