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Reshoring, Tooling, Sustainability and More: Top 10 Stories of 2021: AM Radio Episode #9B
Reviewing our most-viewed stories of the year revealed some of the topics that have been top-of-mind for additive manufacturers. Read or listen to the countdown.
Listen3D Printed Magnets: The Cool Parts Show #38
Is it possible to 3D print a magnet? In this episode of The Cool Parts Show, we learn how magnets have been printed successfully at Oak Ridge National Lab, and the implications this has for energy, material conservation and supply chains.
Watch3D Printed Lattice Structures Replace Foam Components: AM Radio #9A
On this episode of AM Radio, Stephanie Hendrixson and Julia Hider examine the use of 3D printed components with lattice structures to replace foams.
ListenWhen Additive Manufacturing Becomes Business As Usual
Medical implant manufacturer Tangible Solutions has had its share of growing pains to arrive at full-scale production via AM. But now, the company’s challenges are those that any contract manufacturer might recognize.
Read MoreHow Thin Can I Make My 3D Printed Part?
Be smart and prototype fast when developing design guidelines for AM.
Read MoreAn X-Ray View of Lattices and String Lasting: The Cool Parts Show Bonus
One recent cool part concealed most of its complexity. Take a look inside in this bonus episode.
WatchSetforge Begins Hybrid Series Production of Composites
Hybrid composite manufacturing has enabled Setforge to expand into new markets with cost-competitive parts that handle higher specific loads than steel.
Read More3D Printed Baseball Mitt Inserts Are Ready for the Big Leagues
Fast Radius was able to use Carbon’s DLS system for both prototyping and production of 3D printed, fatigue-resistant inserts for Rawlings’ REV1X baseball glove.
Read MorePulsed Electrochemical Machining as Postprocessing for AM
Pulsed electrochemical machining is a production metal AM-ready form of postprocessing with short cycle times and long tool life.
Read MoreCustomizable, Recyclable Shoes with 3D Printed Platform: The Cool Parts Show #37
A 3D printed TPU platform is the key to both comfort and sustainability for these custom heels manufactured on demand.
WatchMetal 3D Printing for Government and Defense
View this webinar and ask any questions you have about how metal 3D printing is being used by the government and defense industry today. Metal 3D printing offers a variety of benefits in this sector, not limited to the ability to rapidly produce individual parts in varied locations.
Read MoreA Conversation on Formnext: Trends in 2021, and Formnext USA: AM Radio #8
The Frankfurt, Germany, trade show resumed in-person in 2021 and laid the groundwork for future events in North America. AM Radio hosts Stephanie Hendrixson and Peter Zelinski discuss both in this episode, which includes a guest appearance by Gardner Business Media president Rick Kline.
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