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Finding Value with Design for Additive Manufacturing
Six questions can help you find value as you apply DFAM.
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Webinar: Virtual Tour of Autodesk's Technology Center in Birmingham, UK
Join Autodesk for a behind-the-scenes tour of Autodesk's Technology Center in Birmingham, UK, to explore the advanced manufacturing technologies being used to design and make a better world. (Sponsored)
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26 Steps Vs. 9: The Metal AM Case for Mission Critical Parts
Knust Godwin introduced metal AM into its precision-machining environment nearly eight years ago. Now the company is using the capability to break through into new applications and give 3D printed mission-critical parts a renewed business case.
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Look Again: This 3D Printed Part Isn't Plastic
This radiator cover is comparable in strength to an injection molded part, and was made at lower cost than 3D printed polymer.
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A Technical Economic Perspective on Multi-Laser Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printers
When it comes to laser-based powder bed fusion, more lasers do not always lead to greater productivity. Considerations for multi-laser 3D printing.
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The Gardner Editors' Great Big 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
Our hand-picked holiday gift guide for the Additive Manufacturers, Metalworkers, Machinists, Mold Makers, Processors, Welders, Finishers, Engineers and Makers in your life.
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Infographic: How Additive Manufacturing Supports the Circular Economy
This downloadable infographic illustrates how 3D printing can be applied for more sustainable manufacturing through every stage: Material, Design, Manufacturing, Product and End-of-Life.
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Jabil, Fictiv Partnership Addresses Capacity Challenge of Distributed Manufacturing via 3D Printing
With additive manufacturing, production can be relocated quickly and performed at whatever site is ideal. But what about the capacity waiting for this shift? Relationship gives global producer access to “transactional” 3D printing.
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With This 3D Printed Block, EBM Is an Aid to CNC Machining
Holding the part is a challenge of machining for additive manufacturing. This medical manufacturer prints fixture tooling tailored to its additive parts.
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Materials and Measurement Will Bring the Full Promise of AM — Implants Show This
Complex geometry plus short lead times are only the start of the wins additive manufacturing can achieve. Greater advance will come from material choices and customizing components, as 3D printed implants show.
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Coming December 8: The Cool Parts Show Live
Join us December through February for monthly special installments of The Cool Parts Show live inside IMTS spark.
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3 Design Techniques for High Speed Extrusion 3D Printing
Simple design changes can reduce build time and improve part quality in this production-speed polymer AM process.
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