Articles
Additive Manufacturing Is Cyclical—Not Linear
The best use of additive manufacturing is in an integrated environment, says Benjamin Fisk of Methods 3D.
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Drilling Jig an Example of How 3D Printing Assists Machining
A machine shop benefits from 3D printing as a means of efficiently making custom hardware to aid both the process and the machines.
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Why the Future of Additive Manufacturing May Be Hybrid Manufacturing
According to DMG MORI’s Dr. Greg Hyatt, additive and subtractive working in tandem is better than either approach on its own.
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The Next Generation of AM Software Will Be Generative
Autodesk’s Amar Hanspal looks at additive manufacturing and the future of making things.
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Educators and Industry Discuss Need for Engineering Education to Adapt to AM
The National Forum on Additive Manufacturing Education and Training recently held at Penn State University yielded these interesting points.
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Slideshow: Additive Manufacturing at IMTS 2016
Additive manufacturing had a larger presence at the 2016 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) than ever before. See a sampling of parts, equipment and other AM sights in this slideshow.
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Proto Labs Opens New Additive Manufacturing Facility
The new site houses 70 industrial 3D printing machines to provide AM services via e-commerce.
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Five Training Considerations for Additive Manufacturing
Hands-on courses at the UL AMCC cover factors important for success in AM.
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How Does Topology Optimization Work? See the Recorded Webinar
This SolidThinking presentation includes examples of weight-optimized parts, demonstration of topology optimization and responses to viewer questions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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