Stephanie Hendrixson

Stephanie Hendrixson Executive Editor

Aerospace

Additive Manufacturing at NASA (Part 1): AM Radio #51

In this first episode of a two-part special on additive manufacturing at NASA, we discuss three specific 3D printed parts for upcoming missions and share observations about the organization’s approach to AM. 

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Software

3MF File Format for Additive Manufacturing: More Than Geometry

The file format offers a less data-intensive way of recording part geometry, as well as details about build preparation, material, process and more.

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Q&A With Align EVP: Why the Invisalign Manufacturer Acquired Cubicure, and the Future of Personalized Orthodontics

Align Technology produces nearly 1 million unique aligner parts per day. Its acquisition of technology supplier Cubicure in January supports demand for 3D printed tooling and direct printed orthodontic devices at mass scale.

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Polymer

3D Printed PEEK Spine Implants in Production: The Cool Parts Show Bonus

Curiteva is using Fused Strand Deposition to produce two different lines of FDA-cleared spine implants. We visited the company’s Huntsville, Alabama, facility to learn more.

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LFAM

Sustainable Furniture Company Model No. Maintains Product Focus with Switch from DIY to Industrial 3D Printers

The startup founded in 2018 has matured in its product offerings as well as its manufacturing equipment, moving from homegrown 3D printers to industrial large-format machines.

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How Production Looks Different for 3D Printed Furniture Manufacturer Four Years Later: AM Radio #50

Furniture manufacturer Model No. has shown that there is a demand for customizable, sustainable 3D printed tables, chairs and more since we last covered the company in 2020. But today, production looks different.

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Overcoming the Bottleneck to Customized Manufacturing: Quoting

Spokbee’s software-as-a-service platform is shaving months off of the quoting and pricing process for 3D printed and other types of configurable products.

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The 3D Printed Part Protecting Drivers in the Indy500

The 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 takes place on May 26. This year, the cars on the track feature a new 3D printed component: the next generation of the titanium top frame that holds the aeroscreen and protects the driver in the event of a rollover. 

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Tooling

NPE 2024: Additive Manufacturing Assisting, Advancing the Plastics Industry

Exhibitors and presenters at the plastics show emphasized 3D printing as a complement and aid to more traditional production processes.

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Production

Additive Manufacturing Versus Cavitation

The design freedom possible with laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printing is making it faster and easier to produce complex anticavitation devices for valves.

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Postprocessing

Video: Ergonomics and Economics of Really Big Laser Powder Bed Fusion

The DMP Factory 500 solution currently operating at CIMP-3D offers a look at the equipment and steps necessary to 3D print metal parts at large scale.

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Polymer

UltiMaker Targets Light Industrial Applications With 3D Printer Designed for the Factory Floor

The company’s Factor 4 3D printer introduced this week is designed to complement conventional manufacturing equipment including CNC machining and automation.

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