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6 Reasons Space Exploration Will Need Additive Manufacturing
There are at least half a dozen ways 3D printing will contribute to space travel, research and habitation — and in some cases it already is. Insights from seminar focused on manufacturing challenges for the space sector.
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AM Will Change Power Generation, But Needs To Prove Itself First
In gas turbines and in nuclear power, Oak Ridge National Laboratory is working with major manufacturers to validate metal 3D printing for conventional parts as a prelude to developing the unconventional ones.
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Status Check: Repeatable and Distributed Manufacturing in AM — Ready Yet?
With potential drift and IP barriers, is metal additive manufacturing ready to contribute to distributed manufacturing?
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The Second Wave of Disruption: From “How Do I Design?” to “How Do I Scale?” (Video)
Serial additive manufacturing business founder Greg Morris on changes in the understanding of AM over time.
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Additive Manufacturing to the Rescue — Again
AM is the perfect candidate to solve production problems that began during the pandemic.
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3 Examples of How Polymer 3D Printing Is Still Advancing in Important Ways: AM Radio #16B
On AM Radio, a conversation about ways the basic operation and capabilities of additive manufacturing with plastics is still changing.
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3 Types of 3D Printed Tooling for Injection Molding: AM Radio #16A
3D printed tooling for injection molding, including mold inserts, components and end of arm tooling, were on display at the Plastics Technology Expo.
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How to Improve Polymer AM Productivity 20X
A fast cycle time is critical to efficient production 3D printing, but it’s not the only thing. How you choose the right parts for AM, prepare jobs for production, and manage post processing will have just as big an impact on total 3D printing throughput. It all needs to work together to achieve maximum productivity.
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Will AM Help Bring a New CNC Programming Paradigm?
Complex workpieces such as AM parts present demanding toolpath challenges in machining. The precision is there to meet the challenges — we just need the measurements and methods to use it.
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How Siemens Energy Applies Additive Manufacturing for Power Generation and More
At an applications center in Orlando, Florida, a small team of AM specialists is spanning industries by 3D printing parts to support both Siemens Energy power generation systems and external customers.
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Peugeot Creates Stylish Accessories
Designers found additive manufacturing provides the look, feel and function they wanted to accessorize the new Peugeot 308.
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3D Printed Brackets Secure Fuel for Nuclear Power: The Cool Parts Show #45
Can additive manufacturing improve the design of nuclear power plants? These steel brackets are the first step.
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