Much of our previous discussion surrounding medical applications for additive manufacturing involves metal-based devices and implants. While metal compounds will continue to bring revolutionary opportunities to medical science, there is a growing interest in the use of polymers and other soft materials in additive manufacturing. Explore Polymer-Based Additive Manufacturing below. About Polymer-based Additive Manufacturing Polymer-based […]
Conferences
LPW Technology & TRUMPF Team Up to Face Additive Manufacturing Challenges
The 2017 Laser Additive Manufacturing (LAM) Workshop in Houston brings together top researchers and industry leaders to discuss the latest advancements in additive manufacturing. In preparation for this year’s event, Lasers Today takes a closer look at the workshop’s presenters and innovators. The global market leader in state-of-the-art metal powder solutions, LPW Technology, are now […]
Additive Manufacturing & Applications in China
With the Laser Additive Manufacturing Workshop (LAM®) just around the corner, Lasers Today is taking a closer look at some of the topics presented at this year’s event. LAM 2017 brings researchers and industry leaders together to discuss advances in the world of additive manufacturing. Around the world, exciting innovations are coming to light, many […]
Weekly Lasers Wrap Up – Week of January 2nd, 2017
The Laser Institute of America LasersToday.com Weekly Wrap-Up aggregates industry news, conference updates, and LIA happenings. Here is the latest: Laser Industry News Could quantum computing make the jump from the lab to practicality? If Google, Microsoft, and other industry leaders have their way, it could be a reality sooner than expected. Moving away from […]
Stryker’s Marc Esformes Discusses Future of Medical Implants at LAM 2017
**UPDATED Speaker as of 2/1/17 In preparation for LAM® 2017, Lasers Today takes a closer look at the presenters and industry leaders at this year’s workshop. The additive manufacturing revolution is in full swing. With more industries adopting 3D printing capabilities for their parts development, 3D printed materials are here to stay. At the 2017 […]