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Laser-Sintered Grippers Solve Robotic Packing Challenges
Additive manufacturing produced lighter, stronger vacuum grippers for robots on a food packaging line.
Read MoreThe Case for 3D Printing in Machine Shops
A small 3D printer frees up CNC machining capacity by producing tooling and prototypes so the machine tools don’t have to.
Read More3D-Printed Metal Device Makes ACL Knee Surgery More Accurate
Additive manufacturing made it possible to produce a medical tool that offers surgeons better control during ACL repair or replacement surgery.
Read MoreSafety Tips for Metal AM
Additive manufacturing with metal powders poses a number of safety risks, but the right precautions that can help protect against them.
Read MoreEfficiency in AM: Just the Details?
Rather than growing the entire part, the most effective use of additive manufacturing in many cases might be to grow the features onto a pre-existing blank.
Read MoreVideo: Step by Step AM for Aerospace
A short video from Pratt & Whitney outlines the steps necessary to take a metal AM part from design to installation.
WatchArcam CEO Speaks of Promise and Progress in Aerospace and Orthopedic Industries
Growth is expected as both industries transition more production components to AM.
Read MoreExpanding Horizons with Rapid Tooling
Investing in 3D printing for rapid tooling brought product development time from months down to weeks for this moldmaker.
Read MoreSimulation and Updates for Hybrid Manufacturing
DMG MORI continues to improve its Lasertec 65 3D hybrid machining center, and has a new hybrid machine in the works.
Read MoreLattice Generation Software Advances Bike Component Design
A U.K. research project redesigned a bike stem with an internal lattice to reduce the amount of material needed while maintaining strength.
Read MoreRP+M’s Long View on Additive
An AM firm benefiting from its connection to sister companies follows opportunities that require commitment to pursue.
Read MoreCase Studies of Multi-Material Manufacturing
Tools for injection molding, die casting and powder compaction all illustrate the potential to achieve greater part performance and manufacturing efficiency by blending workpiece materials through AM.
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