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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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The Additive Manufacturing Process: An Expectation of Consistency
In production additive manufacturing, producing good parts isn’t enough. Understanding the full fabrication process is the first step toward controlling it and ensuring ongoing consistency in the end-use parts.
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3D Printing Lightweights Large Cutting Tools Used in Machining
Larger machined parts require larger, heavier cutting tools. 3D printing enables Star SU Neher to produce lightweight large tool bodies and add features that improve tool life and performance.
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Microturbine Relies on 3D Printed Housing to Preheat Fuel
The aluminum housing designed with nTopology and made on a Velo3D laser powder bed fusion system helps realize what its creators say will be the highest-power-density small turbine yet produced.
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How Additive Manufacturing Can Benefit from Blockchain: AM Radio #15B
Blockchain technology isn’t only suitable for protecting cryptocurrency and NFTs. This week’s episode of the AM Radio podcast looks at how blockchain is being applied to 3D printable files today, and how far this pairing could go.
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Binder Jetting Follows in Footsteps of Metal Injection Molding
For Smith Metal Products, additive manufacturing helps MIM customers finalize the design, but production opportunities are waiting.
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Aerospace Applications for 3D Printed Composites: AM Radio #15A
3D printed composites are taking the place of traditional metal parts in a specific niche of the aerospace industry.
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Micro 3D Printer Complements Micro Moldmaking Capabilities
For micro mold provider Accumold, the Nano Dimension 3D printer provides a way to produce micro-scale prototypes and rapid tooling.
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