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ExOne Sees Growing Industrial Use of 3D Printing Marketplaces
Items produced from orders placed through consumer 3D printing services reveal growing use of these services by non-consumers.
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Video: Will the Precision of Metal AM Improve?
Improved accuracy and repeatability will come from better understanding of process parameters and better prediction of the process. But the precision today already surpasses other near-net-shape processes.
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Understanding the Health Impact of 3D Printers: A Q&A with UL
Dr. Marilyn Black, UL VP and senior technical advisor, discusses ongoing research on the impact of 3D printers on indoor air quality.
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3D Printing Impacts Production Mold Design
3D-printed cavities and cores serve as a testing ground to quickly prove out production mold design options.
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Lockheed Martin: Importance of Closed-Loop Control in AM
Process repeatability will enable the satellite maker to apply additive manufacturing to the production of critical parts.
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Video: Preparing the Next Generation for AM
While college curricula adapt to additive manufacturing, important exposure is happening well before college as well.
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The Possibilities of Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing
With dual-wire material feed now allowing for options including blended metal alloys, the metal-deposition process for large-part additive manufacturing continues to forge ahead.
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Five-Axis Machining Complements AM
Intricate components made through AM go directly to a five-axis machine as part of a service combining additive and subtractive processing.
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Video: Will AM Subtract from Machining?
Don’t underestimate machining, which has capabilities additive can’t compete with. AM will have its greatest impact on parts that are designed specifically for this process.
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Lowering Barriers, Part Two: An Update on Renishaw’s Solutions Centers
Currently in progress, Renishaw’s Solutions Center Network is intended to help manufacturers learn to use additive manufacturing effectively.
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Comparing Mechanical Properties of DMLS Vs. Barstock Parts
A study conducted by researchers from Lawrence Technology University looked at whether DMLS parts can offer the tensile and yield strength of those machined from barstock.
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Video: The Challenges Facing Additive Manufacturing
Roger Hart of Siemens describes the control technology that will address AM challenges such as surface finish and reproducibility.
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