Nanoscale magnetic double helices (top) have been found to host highly coupled textures, observed both experimentally and with simulations (bottom). Image: Claire Donnelly. Scientists have used state-of-the-art 3D printing and microscopy to provide a new glimpse of what happens when taking magnets into three-dimensions at the nanoscale. The international team, led by researchers at Cambridge University’s Cavendish Laboratory in the UK, used an advanced 3D printing technique they developed to create magnetic double helices made of cobalt. Like the double helix of DNA, these magnetic double heli ..read more

We used a stain that allowed us to quantify the integration we got between original material and tissue. We were able to demonstrate some integration even after a short period of time.Liam Grover A new material that simulates all three predominant layers of skin, the hypodermis, the dermis and the epidermis, has been developed by a team from the University of Birmingham and University of Huddersfield in the UK. They devised a printing technique that produces an effective skin equivalent that could be key to the healing of chronic wounds. Deep and chronic wounds ar ..read more

The suspended layer additive manufacturing technique uses gel to support the skin equivalent as it is printed. Image: Moakes et al. Chronic wounds are deep and difficult to repair. Often, the top of the injury heals before the bottom, so the wound collapses in on itself. Over time, this can result in scar tissue and reduced skin function. In a paper in APL Bioengineering, researchers from the University of Birmingham and the University of Huddersfield, both in the UK, report a novel biomaterial for printing skin equivalents. This biomaterial is the first to simulate three layers of skin – the ..read more

EOS has delivered and installed its 1,000th additive manufacturing (AM) machine in the North American market. EOS says that it has delivered and installed its 1,000th additive manufacturing (AM) machine in the North American market. ‘This achievement is a significant milestone in the history of EOS and a testament to the accelerating adoption of additive manufacturing in North America,’ said Andy Snow, EOS North America senior vice president. EOS was founded in April 1989 by Dr. Hans Langer in Gräfelfing, Germany, a small municipality south of Munich. By 1990, brands such as BMW were using EOS ..read more

3D printing specialist Essentium Inc has entered into a merger with Atlantic Coastal Acquisition Corporation. The combined company will be called Essentium and is expected to be traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ADTV. ‘We believe that following this transaction, Essentium will be extremely well-positioned for rapid growth,’ said Tony Eisenberg, chief strategy officer of Atlantic Coastal. Essentium makes 3D printing platforms, which it claims are up to 15 times faster when compared to incumbent extrusion additive manufacturing systems. It currently has around 280 customers with appro ..read more

3D Metalforge says that it has successfully 3D printed and installed parts on board an oil tanker. The company made the components as part of an additive manufacturing (AM) project also led by ABS, ConocoPhillips Polar Tankers and Sembcorp Marine Ltd, 3D Metalforge said. The additive manufactured parts were fabricated, lab-tested and installed on board the oil tanker Endeavour and were in operation on the tanker for six months. They were then inspected by the vessel’s crew and remote surveyed by ABS, and validated to be in good working condition. ‘The success of this project augurs well for th ..read more

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has named Alison Jones as its 82nd president. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has named Alison Jones as its 82nd president. Jones is senior vice president and Stellantis country manager UK for Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Abarth, Jeep and Alfa Romeo.  She was previously SMMT vice president and replaces Dr George Gillespie OBE, chairman, HORI-BA MIRA, becoming SMMT’s first female president. ‘I am proud to be appointed the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) president in ..read more

The EPMA says that its World PM2022 call for papers is now available for download. Abstracts can be submitted online from now until 19 January Wednesday 2022. The World PM2022 Congress and Exhibition will take place in Lyon, France, from 9-13 October 2022 and will be an all topic event, covering the following areas of the PM industry: Powder production Consolidation technologies Materials Applications Tools for improving PM Full information including a more detailed topic breakdown go here worldpm2022.com, or to submit an abstract go here. This story uses material from the EPMA, with ed ..read more

Shapeways and Desktop Metal have formed a partnership to improve additive manufacturing (AM) access. According to the companies Desktop Metal customers can use Shapeways’ manufacturing facilities in both Long Island City, New York and Eindhoven, Netherlands, and Desktop Metal is using Shapeway’s Otto software platform in its 3D printing systems. This story uses material from Shapeways, with editorial changes made by Materials Today ..read more

World PM2022 takes place from 9-13 October 2022 in Lyon, France. The EPMA says that it is welcoming companies to fill the 3700m2 exhibition hall as part of the World PM2022 event, taking place from 9-13 October 2022 in Lyon, France. According to the organization, it will be the only event held in Europe in 2022 to cover all aspects of powder metallurgy and related sectors such as additive manufacturing, functional materials, hard materials and diamond tools, hot isostatic pressing, metal injection molding, new materials, processes and applications and  press and sinter. The congress will ..read more