Week's 3D Printing: New Auto Materials, Paints from Sculpteo & More

Brussels, Belgium-headquartered chemical group Solvay will unveil new automotive-driven 3D printing materials at the K 2016 trade fair, taking lightweight materials to a whole new level. Mechanical engineer Jaan Hurditch designed and 3D printed the Lead Mate, a plastic device that attaches to your dog’s leash, giving pet owners a comfortable grip while they take their canine companion for a stroll. The France-based 3D printing service bureau Sculpteo has just launched 14 new paint colors that can be applied to their White Plastic material. IGo3D, the European reseller and distributer of 3D printing equipment, has announced their acquisition of GetReadyFor 3D, a project aimed to increase 3D printing literacy across the globe. Poland’s authorized distributors of SOLIDWORKS, CADWorks and SOLIDEXPERT, have teamed up with Verashape, and will begin selling the company’s VSHAPER 3D printers. Lastly, the electronics 3D printer manufacturer Voxel8 are offering customers a free 3D printed sample to showcase the capabilities of their Developer’s Kit 3D printer. Read more at 3DPrint.com: https://3dprint.com/146520/swm-8-20-16/
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