3D Printing Workshop Returns for NPE2024: The Plastics Show
The initial lineup of speakers has been released for this event highlighting the use of 3D printing in the plastics industry.
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VIEW ALL6 Cutting Tools for Machining Made Via 3D Printing
By making tools, additive manufacturing aids so-called “subtractive” manufacturing (better known as machining). Here are examples of how 3D printing balances performance, coolant flow and weight in small and large cutting tools.
Read MoreCumberland Additive: EBM Development and AM Community Among the Benefits at Neighborhood 91
“Digital transparency” is key, says regional director Mark Straszheim, as employees oversee resources in both Pennsylvania and Texas.
Read MoreStudy Indicates AM Users Familiar with Generative Design More Open to Pivoting Production
A paper published by Decision Sciences Institute (DSI) found that firms with generative design experience were more agile in pivoting to make pandemic-response items, regardless of whether they applied these design tools to do so.
Read MoreVoxel Developing AI Alternative to Generative Design
Newly opened Ohio facility is where geometric cells are made and tested to inform the machine learning system that will “know,” without computation, what 3D printed form satisfies a given set of needs.
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From Parts to Problem Solving: 3DEO's Evolution with Intelligent Layering Metal 3D Printing
The technology developer and parts provider is moving beyond transactional 3D printing, in favor of holistic solutions where its AM process can have the greatest impact.
Read MoreAircraft Ducts 3D Printed in Composite Instead of Metal: The Cool Parts Show #68
Eaton’s new reinforced PEKK, tailored to aircraft applications, provides a cheaper and faster way to make ducts compared to formed aluminum.
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AM needs standards and processes for qualification and certification just like any other process. In this conversation with Dr. Tim Simpson, AM editors dive into the distinctions between these terms, and explore how they are influencing additive adoption and advancement.
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4 Weeks from Design to Molded Part for Medical with Metal 3D Printed Tooling
Mold builder Westminster Tool applied the Trueshape process from Mantle to produce tooling to take a medical device from prototype mold to full-scale production in a matter of weeks.
Read MoreAM Workshops: The 3D Printing Conferences at NPE and IMTS 2024
We are presenting half-day conferences on additive manufacturing at both of the two largest manufacturing events in North America this year. Join us!
Read MoreTitanium Golf Club Line Leverages AM to Boost Clubhead Performance
Japanese lifestyle golf brand Designer utilizes Farsoon 3D printing to optimize the design and production of its latest titanium golf club line.
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6 Flexible Polymer Parts Made With 3D Printing
Additive manufacturing in polymer offers a way to realize various engineered properties, including just the right level of cushion or springiness in the part.
Read More8 Ways the Plastics Industry Is Using 3D Printing
Plastics processors are finding applications for 3D printing around the plant and across the supply chain. Here are 8 examples.
Read MoreNIOSH Publishes 3D Printing Safety Guide for Nonindustrial Settings
NIOSH has published a 3D printing safety guide for small businesses and other additive manufacturing users such as makerspace users, schools, libraries and small businesses.
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Video: Reinforcing (and Joining) Parts After 3D Printing
Reinforce 3D has developed a method that can be applied to strengthen 3D printed parts by feeding continuous fiber and resin through them. The technique also enables joining parts of various materials and manufacturing methods.
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Double D Trailers is currently developing a prototype horse trailer that will be made with large-format additive manufacturing. The technology brings potential benefits for labor, weight and design features to this subset of recreational vehicles.
Read MoreLouisville Slugger Uses Formlabs Technology to Accelerate Innovation
Louisville Slugger relies on Formlabs’ Form 3 stereolithography 3D printer to create both prototypes and manufacturing aids for designs of the composite and aluminum bats swung by youth and collegiate players.
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AM 101: What Is Binder Jetting? (Includes Video)
Binder jetting requires no support structures, is accurate and repeatable, and is said to eliminate dimensional distortion problems common in some high-heat 3D technologies. Here is a look at how binder jetting works and its benefits for additive manufacturing.
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Velo3D Develops Supplier Network to Scale Production of Sapphire XC Machine (Includes Video)
The company’s larger size machine is also the machine seeing larger demand. Successful integration of subassembly suppliers with the company’s own production in California began this year.
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Video: Multimodal Powders for Metal 3D Printing
Rather than uniform particle diameters, multimodal powders combine particles of different sizes. In this video, how and why Uniformity Labs produces multimodal metal powders for additive manufacturing.
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