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Consumer Goods

An X-Ray View of Lattices and String Lasting: The Cool Parts Show Bonus

One recent cool part concealed most of its complexity. Take a look inside in this bonus episode. 

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Production

Setforge Begins Hybrid Series Production of Composites

Hybrid composite manufacturing has enabled Setforge to expand into new markets with cost-competitive parts that handle higher specific loads than steel.

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Polymer

3D Printed Baseball Mitt Inserts Are Ready for the Big Leagues

Fast Radius was able to use Carbon’s DLS system for both prototyping and production of 3D printed, fatigue-resistant inserts for Rawlings’ REV1X baseball glove.

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Pulsed Electrochemical Machining as Postprocessing for AM

Pulsed electrochemical machining is a production metal AM-ready form of postprocessing with short cycle times and long tool life.

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Consumer Goods

Customizable, Recyclable Shoes with 3D Printed Platform: The Cool Parts Show #37

A 3D printed TPU platform is the key to both comfort and sustainability for these custom heels manufactured on demand.

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Metal

Metal 3D Printing for Government and Defense

View this webinar and ask any questions you have about how metal 3D printing is being used by the government and defense industry today. Metal 3D printing offers a variety of benefits in this sector, not limited to the ability to rapidly produce individual parts in varied locations.

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Production

A Conversation on Formnext: Trends in 2021, and Formnext USA: AM Radio #8

The Frankfurt, Germany, trade show resumed in-person in 2021 and laid the groundwork for future events in North America. AM Radio hosts Stephanie Hendrixson and Peter Zelinski discuss both in this episode, which includes a guest appearance by Gardner Business Media president Rick Kline.

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Sand

Binder Jetting Is Also a Tooling Technology

A portfolio of 3D printing solutions involving infiltrated sand and metal covers tooling needs for casting, thermoforming, molding and composites.

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Postprocessing

10 Trends from Formnext 2021

The largest trade show for additive manufacturing technology returned with an in-person format this November. Editors Peter Zelinski and Stephanie Hendrixson share sights and trends from the event.

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Additive Manufacturing for Rail Industry Is Gaining Traction at Neighborhood 91

Locomotive manufacturer Wabtec is the first tenant of Pittsburgh’s N91 additive manufacturing ecosystem, where the company is ramping up production via laser powder bed fusion.

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Automation

ABB Introduces Software Capabilities to Simplify Robot Programming for AM (Includes Video)

Slicer software output can be converted to a robot program. The user chooses speed and precision of printing, but no specialized knowledge of robot 3D printing is needed.

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Production

8 Cool Parts From Formnext 2021: The Cool Parts Show #36

The world’s leading trade show for industrial 3D printing returned as an in-person event. Among all the additive manufacturing technology showcased at the show, we also found our most amazing batch of cool parts so far.

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