PWG announces updated IPP extensions

PWG announces updated IPP extensions

IEEE-ISTO Printer Working Group (PWG) announces updated Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) extensions to support additive manufacturing/3D printing and a specification for Safe G-Code that avoids 3D printing commands with safety or security concerns. The IEEE-ISTO...
2020 3D printer sales outlook challenging

2020 3D printer sales outlook challenging

A weak Q4 2019, now compounded by potential supply-and-demand constraints associated with the coronavirus pandemic, leave the global 3D printer market set to see fewer printers ship in 2020 than in 2019, according to latest research by CONTEXT. As of the end of Q1...
Ricoh 3D provides face shield solution

Ricoh 3D provides face shield solution

Ricoh 3D has ramped up its support to tackle the COVID-19 crisis by using its technology to produce 40,000 face shields a week for NHS workers, designed to improve comfort and offer a re-usable solution to cut long-term costs. Ricoh 3D in the UK is in discussions with...
Armor supports hospital with face shields

Armor supports hospital with face shields

The French company is doing its bit in the fight against the pandemic by 3D printing face visors for the local hospital in Nantes. French newspaper Le Figaro reported that with the help of a collaboration between the University of Nantes and Armor, Nantes University...