April 30, 2025 (3D Systems (via LinkedIn)) –
3D Systems, a leader in additive manufacturing solutions, posted 4 LinkedIn updates from April 23 to April 30, 2025. The company's posts focused on innovative 3D printing technologies, materials, and applications across various industries, highlighting their commitment to advancing additive manufacturing capabilities and expanding its practical uses.
Advanced 3D Printing Solutions for Small-Scale Production
3D Systems showcased the capabilities of their Figure 4 135 3D printing solution, emphasizing its ability to directly manufacture small plastic end-use parts. This technology offers significant advantages in terms of cost savings and time-to-market reduction. By eliminating the need for up-front tooling costs and reducing mold tool lead times, the Figure 4 135 enables manufacturers to save millions and cut production time by weeks or even months.
The company also highlighted new materials powering these applications, with a particular focus on the Figure 4 Tough 75C FR Black material. This innovative material enables the production of high-precision, flame-retardant parts, expanding the range of potential applications for 3D printed components in industries where fire safety is critical.
Figure 4 135: Revolutionizing small-scale production
Educational Initiatives in Metal Additive Manufacturing
3D Systems announced the opening of registration for this year's CIMP-3D practicum, a hands-on educational program focused on metal additive manufacturing. This three-day event, scheduled from June 10 to 12, offers participants the opportunity to gain practical experience with state-of-the-art AM technology and equipment, including 3D Systems' Direct Metal Printing (DMP) technology.
This initiative demonstrates 3D Systems' commitment to educating and training the next generation of additive manufacturing professionals, helping to drive innovation and adoption of metal 3D printing technologies across industries.
CIMP-3D practicum: Hands-on metal AM training
Innovations in Semiconductor Manufacturing
3D Systems highlighted their contributions to the semiconductor industry with a webinar titled "Advanced Wafer Tables Boost Semiconductor Production Yield and Quality." The company's Application Innovation Group (AIG) experts showcased how additive manufacturing solutions can be used to produce optimized components for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, particularly in the area of thermal management.
By leveraging 3D printing technologies, semiconductor manufacturers can improve wafer yields, enhance overall system performance, and address supply chain challenges. This application of additive manufacturing demonstrates its potential to revolutionize high-tech industries beyond traditional manufacturing sectors.
Webinar: 3D printing in semiconductor manufacturing
Production-Grade 3D Printing Applications
3D Systems shared insights on how companies are using 3D printing to manufacture production-grade parts, highlighting real-world examples that demonstrate increased efficiency, innovation, and scalability. One notable example is the production of interbody fusion devices for the medical industry.
These devices showcase the unique capabilities of 3D printing in creating intricate lattice structures that would be costly or impossible to produce using traditional machining methods. This application not only improves existing products but also does so at a lower cost, illustrating the economic benefits of additive manufacturing in production environments.
Patrick Dunne, a 3D printing expert from 3D Systems, contributed to a Digital Engineering 24/7 article on 'Production-Grade Possibilities,' further emphasizing the company's role in advancing the use of additive manufacturing for end-use parts across various industries.
Production-grade 3D printing applications explored
Through these LinkedIn posts, 3D Systems continues to position itself at the forefront of additive manufacturing innovation, showcasing a range of applications from small-scale production to high-tech industries like semiconductor manufacturing. The company's focus on education, advanced materials, and real-world production applications underscores its commitment to driving the adoption and advancement of 3D printing technologies across diverse sectors.
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