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Solving a Materials Challenge in Soft Robotics
A team from the University of Minnesota and the Army Research Lab has developed processes for fully 3D printing soft dielectric elastomer actuators without postprocessing steps.
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Orion Gets a Lift from Electro-Static Dissipative (ESD) Material
NASA’s Orion spacecraft will include parts 3D-printed from electro-static dissipative Antero 800NA from Stratasys. Developing this material was an exercise in working within constraints.
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Additive Manufacturing Moves Toward Tailored Materials
A conversation with Carpenter Technology suggests that AM is moving past existing materials toward specialized and eventually fully custom options. The company’s CarTech Puris 5+ titanium powder is one illustration.
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The Third Bucket and the Conversion of Production: A Perspective on Polymer Development for AM
Sabic sees 3D printing taking plastics where they have not gone before, but end-user needs will push the capabilities of 3D printers.
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One-Piece Robot Gripper Actuated by Shop Air
The pneumatic gripper 3D-printed as a complete working unit has demonstrated its effectiveness for continuous operation over time. It is one illustration of the role additive is liable to play in making robotic automation easier.
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GKN and Porsche Develop AM Transmission Part Using New Metal Powder
Using a combination of metal powder-bed fusion and metal powder 20MnCr5, GKN Powder Metallurgy and Porsche 3D-printed an intricate differential housing with gear ring unit on a front traverse transmission.
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Roush Uses Engine Cylinder Head to Prove Out Additive Manufacturing
A 3D-printed cylinder head investigation reveals the possibilities of additive manufacturing.
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Video: Advice to Manufacturers Getting Ready to Start in Additive
“It can be daunting,” says GE’s Greg Morris. “You have to make some tough decisions while things are not going well.” And yet, as he looks to the future of additive manufacturing, he says, “There is probably going to be a shortage of supply, not demand.”
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At a Grand Opening, Sodick Reveals More Than New Machines
Along with launching a new line of hybrid machines, the world’s largest EDM manufacturer is tailoring one of its models specifically for postprocessing additive parts.
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Finding the Value Proposition for Additive Manufacturing
Why would anyone want to use additive manufacturing?
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Overcoming Obstacles to Bring AM into the Supply Chain
A conversation with Jabil’s John Dulchinos and HP’s Stephen Nigro illustrates some of the challenges in integrating additive manufacturing into a supply chain for production parts.
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Video: 3D Printing’s Role in the Plastics Industry
This interview from NPE2018 highlights uses of 3D printing technology for the plastics industry, from prototyping through volume production.
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