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Can the U.S. Become Self-Sufficient in Aerospace Alloy Metal Powders?

6K’s technology can upcycle titanium and nickel-alloy parts into additive manufacturing powder. Here is how the circular economy helps national security.

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3D Printed Metal Component for CNC Machining Center: The Cool Parts Show #47

Machine tool maker DMG MORI improved this coolant delivery adapter by making the part through additive manufacturing instead of machining. One of the viewer-chosen winners of The Cool Parts Showcase.

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Polymer

Additive Manufacturing and the War in Ukraine: AM Radio #19

In this latest episode of the AM Radio podcast, we dive into the ways that AM is providing aid and also being affected by the conflict in Ukraine. 

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Automation

Propelling the Digitization of Manufacturing

The past three years have presented a range of challenges for manufacturers, accelerating the adoption of advanced, digital manufacturing technologies. The 2022 Formlabs Digital Factory Event reflected on the industry’s progress and its future.

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3D Printing as a New Product Launchpad

With 3D printing, Minnesota manufacturer Resolution Medical offers a fast, affordable route for individuals and small to medium-sized businesses to get new medical devices and other products off the ground and into the marketplace.

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3D Printing for Electric Vehicles Presentation Series

Discovering Design Freedom and Mass Customization from the Electrification Revolution (Monday, June 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM ET)

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Metal

8 Cool Parts From RAPID+TCT 2022: The Cool Parts Show #46

AM parts for applications from automotive to aircraft to furniture, in materials including ceramic, foam, metal and copper-coated polymer.

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Software

Lightweight Components: A Paradox When Machining

Today’s computer software can just as easily generate lightweight shapes for subtractive processes as it can for additive ones, but it increases cost and waste to make them.

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Design

Creating Designs That 3D Printing Experts Love

3D printing can create virtually any shape imaginable, but that doesn’t mean it will be easy to print. How to design parts that are printable as well as functional.

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Materials

RAPID + TCT 2022 Report: Advancing into the Next Season of Additive Manufacturing: AM Radio #18

Editors Stephanie Hendrixson, Peter Zelinski and Julia Hider share observations, insights and photos from the latest RAPID + TCT trade show. 

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How Additive Manufacturing is Filling Electric Vehicle Production Needs

Electric vehicles are reshaping transportation, but they are also changing vehicle production. Electrification brings a blank slate to the manufacturing process, providing inroads for additive manufacturing to potentially fill production needs.

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Flexing Thermoset Polymers Into Production 3D Printing

Chromatic 3D Materials develops tough and flexible thermosetting urethanes for additive manufacturing. The resin formulation is only part of the path to scale.

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