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Defense

DOD Drives Transformation with New AM Policy

The U.S. Department of Defense published DODI 5000.93, a comprehensive plan for implementing additive manufacturing among military services.

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Production

Casting With Complexity: How Casting Plus 3D Printing Combine the Strengths of Both

Aristo Cast is advancing a mode of part production in which casting makes the part, but 3D printing enables the geometry.

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Materials

The Additive Manufacturing Process: How Much Data is Enough?

In proving out a new AM material or process, a supplier accumulates data valuable for internal development and customers’ needs. At what point is there enough data for customers to make confident decisions?

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Metal

Qualification Today, Better Aircraft Tomorrow — Eaton’s Additive Manufacturing Strategy

The case for additive has been made, Eaton says. Now, the company is taking on qualification costs so it can convert aircraft parts made through casting to AM. The investment today will speed qualification of the 3D printed parts of the future, allowing design engineers to fully explore additive’s freedoms.

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Undaunted by Challenges, MMX 2022 Looks to AM’s Future

America Makes’ Members Meeting & Exchange addressed additive manufacturing’s ongoing needs and how industry, government and academia can act together to solve them.  

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Production

To Grow Additive Manufacturing Adoption, HP Is Aiming for the C-Suite

3D printing has been largely the purview of service bureaus and technical specialists but HP sees a future where it is increasingly the concern of OEM executives — and the company is taking steps to reach them.

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Cool Parts

What We've Learned From 50 Episodes of The Cool Parts Show: AM Radio #24

Where is 3D printing headed? What makes a printed part “cool”? What even counts as a “part”? In this episode of the AM Radio podcast, I sit down with my co-host on another project, The Cool Parts Show, to reflect on where 50 episodes have taken us. 

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Production

Mosaic Array — Automated Print Farm with Machine Tending and More

Mosaic’s Array additive manufacturing system combines multiple forms of automation, including machine tending, material management and scheduling, to enable unattended production.

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Production

Productivity Gains Set to Transform AM

Integrated digital production set to transform additive manufacturing.

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Automotive

3D Printed Cold Plate for an Electric Race Car: The Cool Parts Show #51

An unconventional lattice design and biomimicry are key to the performance of this fluid-cooled heat exchanger for a battery-powered race car. 

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Basics

How to Pursue a Career in Additive Manufacturing

AM professionals are in demand as 3D printing matures and advances. But what skills are hiring manufacturers looking for? How can applicants prepare? And where can you find relevant job listings?

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Composites

3D Printing Supports Induction Coils — and Emergency Needs

As a participant in Michigan’s Project DIAMOnD initiative, Tucker Induction Systems received a 3D printer to use any way it saw fit, provided the capacity remains available in case of emergency. Use cases and lessons learned as part of this distributed manufacturing network. 

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Airtech
UPM Additive Solutions
The World According To
Acquire
AM Radio
The Cool Parts Show
Smart Fusion