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AM for Production: Where Conventional Lessons Do and Do Not Apply

As RMS has grown its additive manufacturing division, it has discovered which principles of subtractive manufacturing apply to additive, and which do not.

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Metal

Precision LPBF Improves Watch Component Part Performances

Partnering with AddUp has enabled watch part maker Kif Parechoc to use laser powder bed fusion to manufacture parts with improved mechanical performance using less material.

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Platform Solution Supports 3D Printing's Pivot into Additive Manufacturing Production

The GrabCAD Additive Manufacturing Platform introduced by Stratasys integrates design, print preparation, order management and third-party software to help bring about AM for production.

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Metal

Getting to a Circular Model for Metal Powders Makes AM More Sustainable

6K’s UniMelt process offers efficiency and control in the production of metal powders for additive manufacturing. But more than that, it is a home for unused and oversized powder, metal scrap and more that can close the loop on metals.

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Recapping the 2021 Additive Manufacturing Conference + Expo: AM Radio #5

The program covered everything from tooling to personnel challenges involved in implementing additive. Peter Zelinski, Stephanie Hendrixson and Julia Hider recap the event. 

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Consumer Goods

The Cool Pen Show! (The Cool Parts Show Bonus Episode)

3D printing provides a means of economical U.S. production for a low-cost product.

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Simulation Prevents Expensive Hybrid Manufacturing Errors

Errors while finish-machining additively manufactured parts can waste production time and tens of thousands of dollars. Vericut has enabled Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing to avoid these mistakes.

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Supply Chain

Reshoring Manufacturing With 3D Printing: The Cool Parts Show #34

Wet-dry vacuum maker shifts to additive manufacturing for first entirely U.S.-made product, a jackhammer accessory. More U.S. production to come via 3D printing.

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Webinar: Innovation through Digital Manufacturing

How can you compete and stay competitive? We need to be in front of supply chain shortages, adapting to working from home while maintaining collaboration, and reducing our environmental impact. Lead the change and reach new heights.

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Design

The 12-Month Transformation of a 3D Printed Product's Design

Rapid product development and continuous improvement are among the advantages of utilizing 3D printing for production. Retraction Footwear offers a literal illustration of the design evolution possible in just one year. 

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Medical & Dental

New Materials Support Medical-Grade Polypropylene Extrusion

PPprint’s latest portfolio of polypropylene grades support extrusion AM use for custom medical parts, like orthotics and orthopedic aids.

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Adopting a Growth Mindset for AM

Don’t let your fear of failure stop you from learning.

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