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Aerospace 7 Oct 2016

Does AM Favor Integration?

Arconic, one of the companies launched in the separation of Alcoa, combines operations from metal powder production through postprocessing within a single company. Additive manufacturing perhaps uniquely benefits from bringing this range of capabilities together, since success in AM relies on more than 3D printing.

Design 5 Oct 2016

Design for AM: Diesel Engine Support Optimized for Savings and Performance

A diesel engine support, connecting the powertrain and the vehicle chassis, is optimized for weight savings, performance and manufacturing cost reduction as a result of redesigning the part for AM.

Metal 3 Oct 2016

Testing the Waters with DMLS Faucets

A plumbing products manufacturer is expanding its luxury line with a series of faucets that could only be produced with AM.

Materials 30 Sep 2016

rp+m Pursues R&D toward Additive for Production with Concept Laser Machine

rp+m elaborates on its adoption of powder-bed metal additive manufacturing technology.

Metal 28 Sep 2016

Direct Metal Deposition Extends Life of Sensors

A specialized welding system equipped with a powder nozzle for direct metal deposition helps to extend the life of oil and gas sensors.

Software 26 Sep 2016

Webinar: Topology Optimization of 3D-Printed Components

Basics 23 Sep 2016

Slideshow: Inside the New Honeywell AM Facility for Reactive Metals

Seven machines currently committed to aluminum expand the company’s capacity to 3D print both tooling and parts. One of the photos illustrates a safety measure addressing reactive metals.

Polymer 21 Sep 2016

Rize One Seeks to Alleviate 3D Printing Challenges

Using a process called Augmented Polymer Deposition, the 3D printer creates parts with supports that can be removed by hand. But that's only one piece of Rize's strategy.

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