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The Cool Parts Show Fifth Anniversary Livestream: Watch the Recording
We discuss what the show reveals about the state of AM adoption so far. We share updates about cool parts we have covered. Join us in celebrating 5 years of the show about 3D printing for end-use part production.
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Can AM Do Automotive Production? It Already Does; Speed Will Let It Do More
GM additive manufacturing lead on what further advances are needed for greater use of AM in the auto industry.
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3D Printed Inconel Sleeve Protects Critical Valves from Thermal Shock
Valve manufacturer Velan has developed a double-walled sleeve using lattices as thermal insulation to protect critical severe service valves from thermal shock and stress.
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Tier 1 Automotive Supplier Achieves ROI on Metal 3D Printer Within 6 Months
Mahle acquired a laser powder bed fusion machine from Xact Metal to alleviate interruptions to its internal machine shop and reliance on suppliers for manufacturing aids.
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The Top 10 Additive Manufacturing Stories of 2024
Defense, space exploration, thermal management — these are some of the topics that captured the Additive Manufacturing audience’s interest in 2024. But there’s also an overarching theme: Don't wait for additive manufacturing to be perfect. Instead, leverage the applications perfect for AM.
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How Clean AM Machines Give the DOD Dramatic Lead Time Savings
Quadrus accommodates exotic metals such as tungsten rhenium by fully changing over powder as needed in LPBF machines. One result is the development of a much more efficient process for obtaining hypersonic throat inserts.
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Two 12-Laser AM Machines at Collins Aerospace: Here Is How They Are Being Used
With this additive manufacturing capacity, one room of the Collins Iowa facility performs the work previously requiring a supply chain. Production yield will nearly double, and lead times will be more than 80% shorter.
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Video Tour: Collins Aerospace AM Production Site in West Des Moines
The 12-laser powder bed fusion machines are at the heart of the company’s new production capacity for aircraft engine parts in both aluminum and nickel-based alloy.
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Intro to Multimaterial Laser Powder Bed Fusion — How Does This Work?
The key is precise layer-by-layer placement of separate metals. See our video discussing the Aerosint system.
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Scaling Production for 3D Printed PEEK Implants
Medical device manufacturer Curiteva produces various implants through machining and other methods. Now, the company is ramping up production of its latest products, lines of spine implants 3D printed in a proprietary process from polyether ether ketone (PEEK).
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The Cool Parts Show Celebrates 5 Years
AM video series featuring end-use parts made through 3D printing to host special live anniversary episode. Join us!
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8 Cool Parts From Formnext 2024: The Cool Parts Show #78
End-use parts found at Formnext this year address various aspects of additive's advance, notably AM winning on cost against established processes.
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