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Webinar: Choosing Between 3D Printing Processes for Plastic Parts
Learn the strengths of different 3D printing methods in a free webinar taking place May 23.
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FFF 3D Printing for Metal: Sintering Can Wait
Separating 3D printing from high-temperature processing is part of how the Markforged Metal X realizes a price less than established metal AM equipment.
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Entering a New Era of Industrial Production: Factory for High-Volume AM Is Designed to Go Global
Germany-based FIT AG has kicked off a new phase of on-demand, near-net shape industrial-scale AM and aims to roll out its AM factory template at other sites around the world by building a global, scalable production concept.
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How to Think About Design for Additive Manufacturing
It’s not as simple as changing the manufacturing method. True DFAM involves tradeoffs, specialization and even failure.
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A Troubleshooting Guide for 3D Printing
All3DP shares a guide that helps users solve 3D printing problems by understanding the underlying causes.
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Incorporating Text with Laser Sintering
Laser sintering makes it possible to incorporate text directly into a part for identification or aesthetic reasons. For the greatest chance of success, follow these tips.
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Video: 3D-Printed Excavator at ConExpo
The cab, arm and heat exchanger were all 3D printed on the first excavator to feature major components produced additively.
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Consider Thickness, Tolerance and Proximity in Laser-Sintered Holes
A study offers guidelines for hole design in laser sintering applications.
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Wanted: Flexible Shops and Open-Minded Pros
AM is more complicated than the hype implies. It needs creative people to advance its adoption in this industry.
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Guidelines for Wall Thickness in Laser Sintering
A study reveals insights for additively manufacturing reliable walls and avoiding warpage.
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At Rapid: A 73-Year-Old Machine Shop’s Journey into Metal AM
Imperial Machine & Tool Co. presents at Rapid 2017 about incorporating metal additive manufacturing into a traditional machine shop environment.
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GE Team Secretly Printed a Helicopter Engine, Replacing 900 Parts with 16
GE Additive’s Ehteshami says, “To make these parts the ordinary way, you typically need 10 to 15 suppliers, you have tolerances, you have nuts, bolts, welds and braces.” With additive, “all of that went away.” The helicopter project is a detail in a story worth knowing.
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