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Metal

Velo3D Debuts 8-Laser Machine for Parts This Size and Bigger

Sapphire system scales up — see the new machine along with examples of large metal parts 3D printed in one piece.

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Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing (UAM) Cooperates with Other Processes

Fabrisonic showcases UAM paired with conventional and other additive processes in Booth 433017.

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Software

Software for AM Machines Increases OEE, Repeatability

AddUp Inc.’s booth focuses on monitoring solutions for its laser powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition machines with the goal of increasing adoption by consistently producing accurate parts.

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Metal

See Digital Manufacturing Data in Real-Time

Formalloy showcases a tool for collecting and visualizing data from real builds using powder-based directed energy deposition (DED), a metal 3D printing process.

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Polymer

Nexa3D Shows Autonomous Automation for Additive Manufacturing

High-throughput selective laser sintering features automated changes of the complete build unit.

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EBM

JEOL Brings Electron Beam Melting and a Taste of Japan

The supplier of electron beam technology is entering the additive market with its first 3D printer.

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Heat Exchangers

An Additive Solution for Copper Inductors and Heat Exchangers

Solution delivering more capable inductors debuts as standard product for other fine-detail copper needs.

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Materials

How Hybrid Tooling — Part 3D Printed, Part Metal Shell — Accelerates Product Development and Sustainability for PepsiCo

The consumer products giant used to wait weeks and spend thousands on each iteration of a prototype blow mold. Now, new blow molds are available in days and cost just a few hundred dollars.

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Metal

Mantle Launches Production System, Reveals Equipment

Mantle’s metal 3D printing technology for moldmakers is officially commercial.

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Tooling

Top 5 Additive Manufacturing Trends You Can't Miss

Additive manufacturing has made significant strides since the last IMTS. Here are some of the trends to watch for from this year’s conference.

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Production

Autonomous Cobot Automation Increases Production 3D Printer Output for Ford (Includes Video)

A mobile robot that travels to each Carbon machine to unload builds lets the automaker run an additional three to four builds per machine per day. Autonomous robots fit well with 3D printing, but their role in production will extend beyond just the additive machines.

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Production

In Additive Manufacturing, Is There a Case for Separating Design From Production? AM Radio #25A

Design and 3D printing must inform each other, but keeping them under separate ownership can benefit the designer, the producer and the consumer. More in this podcast episode. 

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