The applications go well beyond repair. Recently posted articles find many different use cases for DED, including its expanded application for production parts.
The Colorado startup aims to reduce the carbon footprint of new buildings, homes and city infrastructure with robotic 3D printing and a specialized geopolymer material.
Using Roboze’s ARGO 500 3D printer enables Hitachi Rail to implement industrial 3D printing technology, using materials such as Ultem 9085 and Carbon PEEK for the production of spare parts for its trains.
New market, no mold tooling needed: Additive manufacturing via binder jetting enables a maker of guitar capos to expand to serve banjo players as well.
3D printers are getting bigger, faster and smarter. But don’t overlook the other equipment that the AM workflow requires, nor the value of finding the right supplier.
Preparing to scale directed energy deposition to ongoing full production is not a technological challenge: DED is ready. But it is an organizational challenge, says the company founder. Here is what it means to implement a quality system.
The maker of the Predator and SkyGuardian remote aircraft can implement additive manufacturing more rapidly and widely than the makers of other types of planes. The role of 3D printing in current and future UAS components hints at how far AM can go to save cost and time in aircraft production and design.
Additive is now too well-established for its successes to be dislodged by market change. Meanwhile, the most important factor is the promise that will continue to drive adoption.
The AM I Navigator initiative offers additive manufacturing users individual guidance with a comprehensive approach to navigate the complexity of the evolving landscape in industrial 3D printing.
Various recent articles demonstrate 3D printing and established processes finding one another and working together.
Fiona Lawler and Stephanie Hendrixson discuss the physical spaces where additive manufacturing is happening, from 3D printers wedged wherever they’ll fit to brand new facilities built for this purpose.
Bridge production is currently the biggest opportunity for additive manufacturing, says Fathom Manufacturing co-founder Rich Stump. How this service provider leverages AM while finding balance with other production capabilities.
The project is designed to prove the sustainability and environmental benefits of additive manufacturing for next-generation production of aerospace and defense products with 6K Additive working alongside RTX Technology Research Center and the University of Arizona.
Alquist 3D is aiming to revolutionize construction and infrastructure with large-format robotic 3D printing using a carbon-neutral material.
This 10-km-level test represents China's largest scale vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) flight trial for reusable rockets to date.
Hittech worked with its customer to replace fully machined semiconductor trays with trays made via DED by Norsk Titanium. The result is dramatic savings in tool consumption and material waste.
Plugging a hole is a complex challenge when it’s a well for geothermal power. Additive manufacturing produces a shape-changing stainless steel seal for high-temperature applications deep underground.
Target applications for the new business unit include solid rocket motors which are critical components for the next-generation hypersonic platforms.
Recipients of the PADAM project award are tasked with establishing repeatable and reproducible AM metal operations focused on operational, product, and installation metal material qualifications. Below is the list of award winners:
The lightweight helmet from Xenith will be used by NFL and collegiate football players beginning in fall 2024.
As printer technologies evolve, so does the need for users to handle the transfer of resin materials during the manufacturing process. Learn about the different transfer options and how to make informed decisions for simple, reliable and clean delivery into DLP and SLA 3D printing systems. Agenda: Comparison of the technologies Different material transfer options PPE essentials Tips and tricks for your system Considerations for intelligent connections
Vacuum cycle nucleation (VCN) is an immersion cleaning and extraction process which takes place in a sealed processing chamber. The pressure in the chamber is lowered and raised at and below the vapor pressure of the heated cleaning liquid. When the vapor pressure is reached, vapor bubbles are formed on the solid surface and these bubbles collapse and exit the bulk fluid. As they exit, they carry the particles and solubilized material to be removed. This vacuum pressure cycle is repeated every two seconds until the desired cleanliness is achieved. VCN cleaning is followed by a VCN water rinse and vacuum drying. Agenda: What is VCN? How does VCN work? Videos of the process
How can ceramic 3D printing provide a unique solution for every patient? What is the added value? Ceramic 3D printing is not about replacing well-established processes — it's here to complete them. In this webinar, Lithoz will look at several current applications in the medical field: first with silicon nitride manufacturer SiNAPTIC Technologies and then bioceramic experts Himed. With their years of experience in medical applications, this webinar will explain in full detail how ceramics can complement the metal materials conventionally used for implants and why ceramic is even sometimes the material of choice over metal. Agenda: Introducing the challenges in the medical industry today The powerful ceramic 3D printing technology for medical applications, explained by Lithoz An overview of ceramic medical applications already in use today by advanced ceramic materials expert SiNAPTIC Technologies An in-depth look at ceramic materials and their applications by experienced bioceramic manufacturer Himed
One of those applications has been for additive manufacturing with the electron beam powder bed fusion (PBF) process—which to this day has been constantly improved and optimized for production applications. In this webinar, an overview of the current capabilities of electron beam powder bed fusion will be provided along with several new innovations that will enhance the capabilities of manufacturers. Agenda: Overview of current capabilities of electron beam powder bed fusion technology Present the latest technical innovations developed for electron beam powder bed fusion Review of how the latest electron beam powder bed fusion technology will aid manufacturers in production applications.
Leveraging 3D printing for rapid prototyping is an obvious application that most product engineers are familiar with. However, advancements in new materials and design capabilities enable the technology to become a highly-useful tool capable of impacting every stage of the product life cycle. Join Daniel Baker, plastics program manager, for an insightful exploration of how additive manufacturing can optimize your product development and production processes. The webinar dives into viable ways you can leverage additive manufacturing at every stage of the product life cycle with a special focus on automotive examples. Throughout the webinar, Daniel will uncover DFAM principles and real-world examples that help improve part efficiency and unlock cost savings. Agenda: Unlock how 3D printing enables rapid product development, better ergonomic tools on the factory floor and on-demand spares and repairs for improved life cycle management Streamline production costs, enhance performance through DFAM and achieve part consolidation for improved efficiency Gain industry-specific examples of how additive manufacturing can optimize each stage of the product life cycle
Hear first-hand from General Pattern, an injection molder with in-house tooling services and over 100 years of experience, is addressing the labor issue, increasing toolmaking capacity and helping OEMs accelerate product development by integrating Mantle's 3D printer to automate its toolmaking processes. In this webinar, General Pattern will share its journey with additive manufacturing and why it is implementing metal 3D printing to automate its toolmaking processes. The webinar will also include an overview of Mantle's 3D printing technology for toolmaking and case studies from injection molders, toolmakers, contract manufacturers and OEMs that have deployed Mantle. Attendees will learn how organizations use metal 3D printing to significantly reduce tooling lead times and costs, accelerate product development and solve labor challenges — all while producing better tools that incorporate conformal cooling. Agenda: Hear from General Pattern on their additive manufacturing journey and why they invested in Mantle technology Review case studies of how General Pattern reduces tooling lead times and addresses skilled labor shortages with Mantle's technology Learn about Mantle's unique technology to print steel tooling with the accuracy, surface finish and feature detail required for injection mold tooling and other precision tooling Review case studies of how other manufacturers have automated their toolmaking processes with Mantle's technology About Mantle: Mantle has developed the only metal 3D printer built for precision tooling. Mantle automates the production of precision tooling and delivers the accuracy, finish and steel properties required for demanding tooling applications. Tools made with Mantle have molded millions of parts while reducing lead times, cutting costs and solving labor shortages. About General Pattern Company: General Pattern Company (GPC) is a full-service plastic manufacturer, founded on strong relationships and driven by innovation. GPC’s comprehensive offerings include in-house tooling, additive manufacturing, injection molding, urethane casting, foam molding, RIM, vacuum-forming, fiberglass and in-house painting/assembly. The extensive offering under one relationship is the difference it offers to its customers.
The goal of National Composites Week is to celebrate and bring attention to the myriad ways that composite materials and composites manufacturing contributes to the products and structures that shape the American manufacturing landscape today. Learn how you can participate in this year's National Composites Week on NationalCompositesWeek.com.
Debuting in 2010, the Parts Cleaning Conference is the leading and most trusted manufacturing and industrial parts cleaning forum focused solely on delivering quality technical information in the specialized field of machined parts cleansing. Providing guidance and training to understand the recognized sets of standards for industrial cleaning, every year the Conference showcases industry experts who present educational sessions on the latest and most pressing topics affecting manufacturing facilities today. Discover all that the 2022 Parts Cleaning Conference has to offer!
Laser powder bed fusion is the most widely used additive manufacturing method for metal part production, and electron beam melting is a closely related technology. For metalworking facilities contemplating a move into metal AM using technologies such as these, here is a road map for success. Speakers will cover materials, safety, part design, production workflow and differences between laser and electron beam metal powder bed fusion systems.
Presented by Additive Manufacturing Media, Plastics Technology and MoldMaking Technology, the 3D Printing Workshop at IMTS 2024 is a chance for job shops to learn the emerging possibilities for part production via 3D printing and additive manufacturing. First introduced at IMTS 2014, this workshop has helped hundreds of manufacturing professionals expand their additive capabilities.
Women in Manufacturing is excited to announce that the 2024 SUMMIT will be a hybrid event — both an in-person and virtual experience. Both program offerings will enable you to grow through education and connections that are insightful, meaningful and actionable. Join Women in Manufacturing Oct. 6-9, 2024, in Boston or digitally for an event filled with plant tours at leading manufacturing facilities, professional development sessions, roundtable discussions on important topics, and inspiring keynotes. All while engaging and interacting with peers through social and networking events!
CompositesWorld's Carbon Fiber conference offers you cutting-edge information and access to industry experts in streamlining manufacturing costs, market outlooks and forecasting, and more. You will make invaluable contacts as you meet and network with the industry's most innovative and influential leaders at Carbon Fiber.
DED parts made by a machine tool provider illustrate various ways the strategic consideration of either metal 3D printing or machining helps the other process.
Alpha Precision Group, provider of both processes, discusses considerations that go into making this choice.
Additive Engineering Solutions, specialist at 3D printing very large parts and tools on gantry machines, now also uses a robot for large-format AM. Here is how the robot compares.
Big Metal Additive conceives additive manufacturing production factory making hundreds of Navy projectile housings per day.
The Ambassador Award Program recognizes individuals who have continually demonstrated outstanding dedication to advancing America Makes and its mission to innovate and accelerate additive manufacturing to increase the nation’s global manufacturing competitiveness.
CW Senior Technical Editor Ginger Gardiner will moderate a panel at CAMX on the fusion of advanced composites with fiber-reinforced additive manufacturing.
Spee3D’s Expeditionary Manufacturing Unit (EMU) printed 11 metal parts for repair and replacement of defense equipment in a contested environment to prove that AM can help secure military supply chains by reducing the delivery time of critical parts from days to hours and at the point of need.
The SFM-AT350/-E depowdering system can accommodate the increased weight due to an adapted arm design, which means that the chamber volume and the associated inert gas consumption remain the same.
The CORE online platform helps members identify, access and utilize intellectual capital assets that align with the group’s Technology Development Roadmap, while Roadmapper 2.0 complements CORE, enabling the sharing of interactive, digital road maps.
Peter Zelinski, Editor-In-Chief, Additive Manufacturing Media
Ellen C. Lee, ph.d, Additive Manufacturing Technical Leader, Ford Motor Company
Paul DiLaura, Vice President, Enterprise Partnerships, Carbon
Kevin Brigden, Additive Manufacturing Advanced Concepts, Renishaw
Evan Syverson, Additive Business Development, Sodick
Chris Weber, Director of AM Portfolio Development, Siemens PLM Software
Douglas Ramsey, Chief Development Officer, Hackrod
Ric Fulop, Founder and CEO - Production, Desktop Metal
Moderated by Peter Zelinski, Editor-In-Chief, Additive Manufacturing Media
Paul DiLaura, Carbon / Evan Syverson, Sodick / Kevin Brigden, Renishaw / Ric Fulop, Desktop Metal / Douglas Ramsey, Hackrod