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Genetic Engineering for Metal: The Promise of Microstructure Control via Additive Manufacturing
“To design the alloy, design the microstructure,” says this Ohio materials science startup. Artificial intelligence is helping to realize a design tool for determining the properties of 3D printed metals.
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Why Do So Many Additive Manufacturers Build Their Own 3D Printers? AM Radio #2A
It's not unusual for companies making parts and products through 3D printing to also develop the printers they use to do so. Stephanie Hendrixson and Julia Hider share examples and discuss why this happens on the latest episode of AM Radio.
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The Coolest Cool Parts
Season 5 of The Cool Parts Show is on the way — but before it premieres, revisit some of the team’s favorite episodes so far.
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Custom Heels Are a Step Up for Circular Fashion, Sustainable Manufacturing
Custom shoe company Hilos demonstrates how, with additive manufacturing, relative outsiders can not only launch a product, but implement a new production mindset into an established industry. The company is bringing comfort and customization to fashion footwear with sustainable, on-demand production based on 3D printing.
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Does 3D Printing Drive Startups, or Vice-Versa? AM Radio #1
What is it about 3D printing that makes it such a common choice for startup companies? Are these businesses driving additive manufacturing forward, or are they being driven? Peter Zelinski, Stephanie Hendrixson and Julia Hider discuss.
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AI to Aid Consistency in Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing
Machine vision and algorithms have helped EBAM users address problems as they occur in deposition, but AI could be able to predict problems before they happen.
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4 Ways Robots and 3D Printing Intersect
Four examples of how robotic automation and additive manufacturing both help and are helped by each other.
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Another Giant Leap for AM — New Standards
Did anyone notice how many AM standards got approved during the pandemic?
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What Distinguishes Additive Manufacturing?
Is a 3D printer just a machine tool working in reverse? Or is it something else entirely? Stephanie Hendrixson, Peter Zelinski and Julia Hider discuss in this episode of AM Radio.
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Automotive Tech Center Sees Benefits and Challenges of AM
The Nissan Technical Center leads Nissan’s work with additive manufacturing. While it has found uses for AM, it maintains a cautious approach to what the technology can currently accomplish.
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Introducing AM Radio, a Podcast from Additive Manufacturing Media
Additive Manufacturing Media editors explore 3D printing success stories, AM trends and more on this new podcast. Subscribe now!
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Improving Metal 3D Printing Processes by Reducing Support Structures
SLM Solutions’ Free Float program reduces the need for support structures, decreasing build time and powder usage, improving part quality, opening up space for more parts and giving users more design freedom.
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