additive manufacturing | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

ASME Updates Additive Manufacturing Standard

June 27, 2022

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) recently published an updated standard—based in large part on research by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)—that includes language specifically for additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing).

Case Study

3D Printing Evolves to Deliver Value Beyond Business

3D printing technology has led to meaningful change across industries, but we’re only starting to see how it can help create change in communities.

Cindy Deekitwong

May 13, 2022

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Additive manufacturing/3D printing has grown into a $14 billion industry since its inception, according to McKinsey, and the market’s annual growth rate is 22%. Many can agree on the potential 3D printing has when it comes to innovation and being able to create prototypes and items with minimal material use, but its value is extending beyond that original purpose.

PPG Produces 3D-Printed Ramp Seals for Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules

The ramp seals are PPG’s first commercial sale of 3D-printed components.

December 2, 2021

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PPG recently announced that it has supplied Lockheed Martin with sets of six custom-designed ramp seals for the aft loading ramp of the C-130J Super Hercules military tactical airlifter.

Photo of bottle of additive manufacturing resins next to small replica of the Eiffel Tower

SCOTT BADER: Additive Manufacturing Resins

The new resins are available to both individual consumers and businesses.

November 24, 2021

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Scott Bader Co. Ltd. recently launched Crestaform, a new range of high-performance 3D printing resins.

RadTech and NIST Form Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance

The alliance will convene a three-part virtual workshop that builds on the Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Roadmap developed by NIST and RadTech in 2019.

October 15, 2021

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RadTech, in cooperation with The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), recently announced the formation of the Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance (PAMA).

Top 5 News that Sticks

DL Chemical’s Acquisition of Kraton Leads the News

Last week, readers were most drawn to the planned acquisition of Kraton by DL Chemical.

Susan Sutton

October 4, 2021

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EPIC RESINS: Additive Manufacturing Capabilities

The versatile 3D printing units can be used in numerous applications.

September 30, 2021

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Epic Resins recently announced the addition of two 3D printers to its laboratory that will be used to help customers innovate faster and more efficiently.

Nexa and Henkel Collaborate on Full-Scale Additive Manufacturing Customer Center

The companies plan to invite additional automation, process, and software innovation partners to join the center.

September 23, 2021

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Polymer 3D printer manufacturer Nexa3D recently announced the opening of its first full-scale additive manufacturing customer center, NEXTFACTORY in Ventura, Calif., in partnership with Henkel.

Strategic Solutions

Weighing the Cost Benefit of Complex Design in 3D-Printed OEM Parts

Adhesive bonding opportunities are exponentially increasing with the design complexities of polymer and metal additive manufacturing.

September 10, 2021

Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, has seen increased adoption across industries and regions for producing a variety of end-use parts.

Henkel 3D Printing Facilities Receive Medical Device Manufacturing Quality Certification

The certification covers the design and manufacturing of biocompatible resins and other materials used to produce non-implantable medical devices.

July 16, 2021

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Henkel's Concord laboratory and Dixon production facilities in California, which are dedicated to developing and manufacturing resins for 3D printing, have achieved ISO 13485:2016 certification.