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To Improve Performance of Compression Molded Composites, Add 3D Printed Preforms

9T Labs' Additive Fusion Technology enables the manufacture of composite structures with as much or as little reinforcement as is necessary, using 3D printed continuous fiber preforms to add strength just where needed. 

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How Acquisition and Investment Activity Affects AM Users and Adopters: AM Radio #40

Stephanie Hendrixson and Peter Zelinski discuss how the corporate and financial developments in additive manufacturing play out for current and prospective users of AM technology, and where this activity is likely to lead.

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SLS

More Affordable Suture Anchors 3D Printed from PEKK: The Cool Parts Show #60

Selective laser sintering (SLS) of polyether ketone ketone (PEKK) is being used to produce medical implants that are more cost effective and perform better than their conventional counterparts. We highlight fasteners known as suture anchors in this episode of The Cool Parts Show. 

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Automotive

Seurat: Speed Is How AM Competes Against Machining, Casting, Forging

“We don’t ask for DFAM first,” says CEO. A new Boston-area additive manufacturing factory will deliver high-volume metal part production at unit costs beating conventional processes.

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Formnext

Meet the Finalists in The Cool Parts Showcase

Three of these finalist parts will be featured in upcoming episodes of The Cool Parts Show.

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Binder Jet

What Is the Role of Sintering in Binder Jetting? (Video)

And how strong are green parts prior to sintering? Filmed at HP, here is a look at sintering, including the shrinkage from green to sintered binder jet parts.

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Supply Chain

3D Printing for Supply Chain Resiliency: AM Radio #39

Additive manufacturing can speed, strengthen and simplify industrial supply chains. How close are we to realizing this promise? Dr. Tim Simpson and Peter Zelinski discuss lead time, logistics and other factors on AM Radio.

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Metal

VulcanForms Is Forging a New Model for Large-Scale Production (and It's More Than 3D Printing)

The MIT spinout leverages proprietary high-power laser powder bed fusion alongside machining in the context of digitized, cost-effective and “maniacally focused” production.

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Basics

A Framework for Qualifying Additively Manufactured Parts

A framework developed by The Barnes Global Advisors illustrates considerations and steps for qualifying additively manufactured parts, using an example familiar to those in AM: the 3D printed bottle opener. 

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Medical & Dental

Micro Robot Gripper 3D Printed All at Once, No Assembly Required: The Cool Parts Show #59

Fine control over laser powder bed fusion achieves precise spacing between adjoining moving surfaces. The Cool Parts Show looks at micro 3D printing of metal for moving components made in one piece.

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Composites

Better, More Compact Radio Frequency Devices Through 3D Printing

3D printing technology company Fortify is applying its photopolymer process and material developed with Rogers Corporation to serve the expanding RF market.

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LFAM

“Mantis” AM System for Spacecraft Uses Induction for Deposition

The metal 3D printing system melts wire without lasers. 30-foot-diameter parts are built on a rotary-feed system that eliminates the need for a large machine frame or gantry.

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