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Video: Update on Hybrid Manufacturing

Greg Hyatt of DMG MORI notes expanded range of subtractive operations and applications likely to benefit from hybrid.

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Top 10 Stories of 2016

The additive manufacturing industry saw significant technology developments, acquisitions and expanded applications in 2016. Take a look back.

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Stages of Evolution to Achieve “Additive Manufacturing Thinking”

Güngör Kara of EOS discusses stages of transformation for industrial additive manufacturing.

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Metal

Webinar: Software for Metal Additive Manufacturing

Register for a free webinar focused on 3DXpert, a software solution for metal additive manufacturing.

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Metal

Implementing Additive Manufacturing: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

Is the end result of metal AM worth the effort it requires? Students of UL AMCC learn to ask this question at every stage in the process.

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Production

Video: Practical Considerations of 3D Printing Functional Parts

Jonathan Schroeder of 3D Platform considers 3D printing as a manufacturer. Here are some considerations of making functional parts and cost-effective production parts.

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Mold Tooling

Biomimicry: Nature’s Way of Cooling Tools with DMLS

Research leveraged biomimicry, a design method based on structures and systems found in nature, to develop a better mold.

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Metal

Inert versus Open Atmosphere for Laser Metal Deposition

Optomec's Jim Cann explains why and when to choose one over the other.

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Supply Chain

Training Center Leader Says AM Affects Many Competency Areas

Established knowledge and skill areas ranging from engineering design through postprocess testing and inspection and even supply chain management all need to be rethought with additive in mind.

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Postprocessing

Postprocessing Composite Tooling: Machining, Coating or Combination Strategy?

A project testing the surface finishing options for composite tooling reveals insight about machining and coating strategies.

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Beyond Conformal Cooling: Uniform Thermal Surface Control

The concept leverages principles of conformal cooling to enable even more precise temperature control.

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Basics

Video: Safety Is No. 1 in Metal AM

John Murray of Concept Laser discusses safety, quality and automation as they relate to additive manufacturing for production metal parts.

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