Course explores business implications of 3D printing; Provides collaborative learning opportunity

Deloitte University Press today announced the launch of a massive open online course (MOOC) on the business implications of additive manufacturing. 3D Opportunity: The Course on Additive Manufacturing for Business Leaders is the first course of its kind to be offered by a large professional services firm and is designed to help educate the market on the business drivers of additive manufacturing (more popularly known as 3D printing).

• 3D Systems, The Coca-Cola Company and will.i.am partner to provide more than 1,500 EKOCYCLETM Cube® 3D printers to FIRST® Robotics and Tech Challenge teams
• Enables U.S. Department of Education and SME's M.Lab 21 shop class "make over" with its 3D printing technology
• Partners with The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellows to bring 3D printing into K-8 education

For as long as I have been in the manufacturing industry, we have been talking about the need for three things: to make manufacturing "cool again," to bridge the Skills Gap, and to strengthen the conversation between industry and education. We talk theoretically about our opportunities to support the next generation and innovation in the US, but the question on my mind has always been the concrete "How?"

• M.Lab21 Initiative seeks to bring shop class into the 21st century with new technologies including 3D equipment and curriculum
• Pilot intends to reach 200 schools in the SME network

D Systems (NYSE:DDD) and SME announced a collaborative initiative to enhance high school industrial arts and vocational education classes through the new M.Lab21 initiative. This program will offer starter kits to transform shop classes and incorporate additive manufacturing into curriculums.

Research led by the University of Leicester, working with the University of Cambridge, Loughborough University and University Hospitals of Leicester, has finally uncovered the truth about Richard III's spinal condition.

Historical and literary references to the physical deformities of Richard III, who ruled England from 1483-1485, are well-known, but debate has raged for centuries over the extent to which these descriptions are true. Various historical and literary references refer to Richard III as "crook-backed" or "hunch-back'd" , but until now, it was unknown whether these descriptions were based on Richard's actual appearance, or were an invention of later writers to damage his reputation.

Ground testing suggests potential for 50 percent radiation dose reduction

Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, today announced that it will provide 3D-printed materials for an upcoming lunar mission to test their performance on the surface of the moon.

The Contract Manufacturer Will Operate its New Sapphire XC Printer at its Lakeland, Florida Facility to Produce Mission Critical Parts in Inconel 718 for its Customers

Velo3D, Inc. (NYSE: VLD), a leading metal additive manufacturing technology company for mission-critical parts, today announced that Valiant Products, Inc., a contract manufacturer serving major industries from medical to outer space, has acquired a fully integrated metal 3D printing solution to expand its additive manufacturing capabilities for its aerospace customers.

Urgently requested to provide cradles for helicopters, SFM Technology turned directly to the BigRep PRO
Rough seas not only make smooth sailors. They also make smooth engineers who can find innovative solutions to choppy conditions. This is especially true when it comes to aviation, as helicopters are frequently tasked with embarking onto ships during all different types of weather conditions.

The aerospace industry is notoriously demanding when it comes to materials and manufacturing technologies. Light weight, strength and precision are critical to the success of aerospace applications. In this context, 3D printing has revolutionized the industry, offering unprecedented flexibility in creating complex, lightweight and customized components.

GKN Aerospace has selected Nikon SLM Solutions to supply state-of-the-art additive manufacturing machines, accelerating its industrialization of ground-breaking sustainable aero engine solutions.

Velo 3D’s Fully Integrated Solution Will Be Used to Support Ci-Esse’s Aerospace, Defense, and Motorsports Customers by Providing Mission Critical Metal Parts

Velo3D, Inc. (NYSE: VLD), today announced Ci-Esse Srl, a precision machining contract manufacturer with more than 15 years of experience in additive manufacturing, has purchased a Sapphire printer from Velo3D to become the first member of its contract manufacturer network in Italy.

The future of aeronautics and additive manufacturing at the International Paris Air Show

New MOU signed between Magnaghi Aeronautica Group, global leader in landing systems and composite wing and moveable control surfaces and Roboze, global leader in 3D printing technology for advanced super polymers and composites.