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Metal

Selective Laser Melting in Action

Four recent projects take on selective laser melting technology to improve part design, process speed, safety and flexibility.

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Production

Video: Toolingless Manufacturing and the Impact of Additive on Automotive Production

Jay Rogers of Local Motors discusses his company’s coming 3D-printed car and what it represents.

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Metal

New Research Advancing Additive Manufacturing Viability

New research shows that 3D-printed parts are similar to barstock and have high manufacturing repeatability.

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Production

Video: Custom Manufacturing Through 3D Printing

The founder of earbud manufacturer Normal describes how commonplace digital technology + 3D printing allow a consumer product to be tailored to the end user.

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LPBF

Software Contributes to Faster Metal AM Production

Updates to EOSystem DMLS software and systems enable users to set up jobs faster and better monitor parameters during a build.

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Software

The Value of Metal and Powder Simulation

Two videos from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories show how SLM works at the powder level.

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Aerospace

Video: The Additive Nozzle’s Origin Story

The LEAP engine fuel nozzle is likely additive’s greatest success in part production so far, but it wasn’t always clear that the nozzle could be made this way. This video from GE Aviation tells the story.

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Basics

Infographic: The Seven Families of Additive Manufacturing Technologies

An infographic from Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies offers a quick overview of the seven “families” of additive manufacturing.

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Metal

Video: Controlling Microstructure to Vary Material Properties in AM

A research institute explains its Optical Engine, which manipulates grain microstructure during the additive build in order to tailor a metal part’s properties.

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Postprocessing

Shaking Off the Support System

Ultrasonics can remove mold support from the surfaces of an additively manufactured part and reduce cleaning time.

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A Walk Through the UCRI Advanced Manufacturing Center

The Advanced Manufacturing Center at the University of Cincinnati Research Institute is a resource for university students and faculty, as well as manufacturers.

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Composites

Additive Manufacturing with Composites at Carbon Fiber 2015

A cofounder of Arevo Labs will give a presentation on 3D printing with carbon fiber-reinforced polymers.

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