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3D Printing Is the Next Step for Digital Dentistry
Digital dentistry is a workflow rather than a single technology. A conversation with Rik Jacobs of 3D Systems explores how 3D printing is participating in and advancing this workflow.
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Hear a Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturer Describe the Journey to AM for Production
Dylan Schickel of Varroc Lighting Systems describes AM successes and offers hard-knocks advice for others on this journey. Join him Sept. 21 at 2:30 pm EDT as part of AM In-Depth. (Add to your MySpark Planner.)
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Getting Ready for Additive Manufacturing
Readiness needs to be assessed on multiple fronts as companies seek to industrialize additive manufacturing.
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Four Tips for Moving to Additive Production
Follow these steps to develop a coherent strategy for entering the world of additive manufacturing.
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By Mapping Layer Height, Velo3D Shows Where Part Is Distorting (Includes Video)
Height measurement reveals what layers and what part features are potential problem areas in the metal additive manufacturing build. Watch the video to see how software provides insights from layer height data.
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AI-Driven Adaptive Manufacturing Software Aims to Self-Correct 3D Printing (Includes Video)
The AI software platform Blacksmith from Markforged shares feedback from its cloud-connected fleet of printers to identify and correct distortions in a 3D-printed part.
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PVD Coatings Solve Common 3D-Printed Mold and Part Problems
The right surface modification solution can alleviate a few common additive manufacturing pain points that typically require creating new molds or parts.
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Bioceramics for Bone Replacement: The Cool Parts Show #18
A mandibular cage made up of two different bioresorbable ceramics points to the future of bone graft and reconstructive surgeries in this episode of The Cool Parts Show.
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Your Metal AM Process Development Tool? A Spreadsheet (Includes Video)
Spreadsheet integration with Renishaw software allows for fast programming of metal additive manufacturing test builds. Watch video for demonstration of defining many laser parameter combinations for use in a single test.
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Additive Manufacturing Media Announces New Educational Presentation Series AM In-Depth
Presented with IMTS spark, AM In-Depth will explore how 3D printing technology is changing the face of manufacturing.
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The Promise of Full Polymerization in Resin 3D Printing
Origin’s platform isn’t just another resin 3D printer based on digital light processing (DLP). Through hardware, software and material partnerships, the company is changing what is possible inside a photopolymerization printer.
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CGTech Extends Simulation to Thermwood LSAM (Includes Video)
Large-scale additive manufacturing platform is the largest 3D printer yet simulated. Watch video for example of how simulation using program G-code catches an error that would otherwise lead to a failed build.
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