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One-Piece Robot Gripper Actuated by Shop Air
The pneumatic gripper 3D-printed as a complete working unit has demonstrated its effectiveness for continuous operation over time. It is one illustration of the role additive is liable to play in making robotic automation easier.
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GKN and Porsche Develop AM Transmission Part Using New Metal Powder
Using a combination of metal powder-bed fusion and metal powder 20MnCr5, GKN Powder Metallurgy and Porsche 3D-printed an intricate differential housing with gear ring unit on a front traverse transmission.
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Roush Uses Engine Cylinder Head to Prove Out Additive Manufacturing
A 3D-printed cylinder head investigation reveals the possibilities of additive manufacturing.
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Video: Advice to Manufacturers Getting Ready to Start in Additive
“It can be daunting,” says GE’s Greg Morris. “You have to make some tough decisions while things are not going well.” And yet, as he looks to the future of additive manufacturing, he says, “There is probably going to be a shortage of supply, not demand.”
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At a Grand Opening, Sodick Reveals More Than New Machines
Along with launching a new line of hybrid machines, the world’s largest EDM manufacturer is tailoring one of its models specifically for postprocessing additive parts.
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Finding the Value Proposition for Additive Manufacturing
Why would anyone want to use additive manufacturing?
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Overcoming Obstacles to Bring AM into the Supply Chain
A conversation with Jabil’s John Dulchinos and HP’s Stephen Nigro illustrates some of the challenges in integrating additive manufacturing into a supply chain for production parts.
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Video: 3D Printing’s Role in the Plastics Industry
This interview from NPE2018 highlights uses of 3D printing technology for the plastics industry, from prototyping through volume production.
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DMG MORI Powder Bed Machine Sees North American Release
DMG MORI's Lasertec 30 SLM uses a modular powder bed to enable fast material changes between or even during the build.
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Jabil Emerges as a Powerhouse in Additive Manufacturing
Jabil, an international force in manufacturing, software and services, has launched a global network of additive manufacturing services.
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Video: LSAM Speeds Production of Concrete Tooling
Thermwood’s dual-gantry Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM) 3D printer with CNC router printed and trimmed a large concrete tool with fewer setups.
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Video: Increasing Air Traffic Points to Aerospace Manufacturing Growth
Michael Guckes, chief economist for Gardner Intelligence, explores the potential impact of air travel on aerospace manufacturing in this Market Minute video.
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