Printer speed and materials coupled with scanning technologies are contributing to more affordable and accessible 3D printed, personalized goods.
3D printers are getting bigger, faster and smarter. But don’t overlook the other equipment that the AM workflow requires, nor the value of finding the right supplier.
Tailor-made manufacturing is one of AM’s richest possibilities, but the success factors inevitably draw on more than AM.
The applications go well beyond repair. Recently posted articles find many different use cases for DED, including its expanded application for production parts.
The Colorado startup aims to reduce the carbon footprint of new buildings, homes and city infrastructure with robotic 3D printing and a specialized geopolymer material.
Using Roboze’s ARGO 500 3D printer enables Hitachi Rail to implement industrial 3D printing technology, using materials such as Ultem 9085 and Carbon PEEK for the production of spare parts for its trains.
Find these companies that are exhibiting for the first time in IMTS’s Additive Manufacturing Sector (in the West Building). Their offerings include printers, parts and powder, with areas of expertise ranging from large-format to atmosphere control to supply chain solutions.
The maker of the Predator and SkyGuardian remote aircraft can implement additive manufacturing more rapidly and widely than the makers of other types of planes. The role of 3D printing in current and future UAS components hints at how far AM can go to save cost and time in aircraft production and design.
Additive is now too well-established for its successes to be dislodged by market change. Meanwhile, the most important factor is the promise that will continue to drive adoption.
The AM I Navigator initiative offers additive manufacturing users individual guidance with a comprehensive approach to navigate the complexity of the evolving landscape in industrial 3D printing.
Various recent articles demonstrate 3D printing and established processes finding one another and working together.
Fiona Lawler and Stephanie Hendrixson discuss the physical spaces where additive manufacturing is happening, from 3D printers wedged wherever they’ll fit to brand new facilities built for this purpose.
Airbus subsidiary CTC’s mobile technology measures machine energy use on new machines and helps optimize for sustainability and efficiency. Valuable for AM applications targeting sustainability.
The project is designed to prove the sustainability and environmental benefits of additive manufacturing for next-generation production of aerospace and defense products with 6K Additive working alongside RTX Technology Research Center and the University of Arizona.
Alquist 3D is aiming to revolutionize construction and infrastructure with large-format robotic 3D printing using a carbon-neutral material.
This 10-km-level test represents China's largest scale vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) flight trial for reusable rockets to date.
Hittech worked with its customer to replace fully machined semiconductor trays with trays made via DED by Norsk Titanium. The result is dramatic savings in tool consumption and material waste.
Paralympic champion with 20 medals, including eight golds and 24 World Major Marathon wins, looked to 3D printing service provider to create wheelchair racing gloves that can withstand the intense stress of wheelchair racing while providing the necessary precision and comfort.
Target applications for the new business unit include solid rocket motors which are critical components for the next-generation hypersonic platforms.
Discover how Rennscot MFG was able to further penetrate the aerospace and semiconductor sectors, by leveraging the EOS M300-4 to expand their production processes. David Bamforth, president and CEO of Rennscot MFG, will share his journey from a small machine shop to an advanced manufacturing powerhouse, highlighting the challenges and triumphs along the way. Gain firsthand knowledge from Fabian Alefeld of the EOS Additive Minds team, who will delve into the lessons learned from helping more than 1,000 companies to successfully enter AM, offering practical strategies for companies transitioning to additive manufacturing. Learn about the unique opportunities that metal 3D printing presents, from enhancing business development to meeting diverse customer requirements across various industries. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with our speakers and explore how metal additive manufacturing can elevate your business. Whether you're new to AM or looking to expand your capabilities, this webinar is your gateway to unlocking new possibilities in manufacturing.
As printer technologies evolve, so does the need for users to handle the transfer of resin materials during the manufacturing process. Learn about the different transfer options and how to make informed decisions for simple, reliable and clean delivery into DLP and SLA 3D printing systems. Agenda: Comparison of the technologies Different material transfer options PPE essentials Tips and tricks for your system Considerations for intelligent connections
Vacuum cycle nucleation (VCN) is an immersion cleaning and extraction process which takes place in a sealed processing chamber. The pressure in the chamber is lowered and raised at and below the vapor pressure of the heated cleaning liquid. When the vapor pressure is reached, vapor bubbles are formed on the solid surface and these bubbles collapse and exit the bulk fluid. As they exit, they carry the particles and solubilized material to be removed. This vacuum pressure cycle is repeated every two seconds until the desired cleanliness is achieved. VCN cleaning is followed by a VCN water rinse and vacuum drying. Agenda: What is VCN? How does VCN work? Videos of the process
How can ceramic 3D printing provide a unique solution for every patient? What is the added value? Ceramic 3D printing is not about replacing well-established processes — it's here to complete them. In this webinar, Lithoz will look at several current applications in the medical field: first with silicon nitride manufacturer SiNAPTIC Technologies and then bioceramic experts Himed. With their years of experience in medical applications, this webinar will explain in full detail how ceramics can complement the metal materials conventionally used for implants and why ceramic is even sometimes the material of choice over metal. Agenda: Introducing the challenges in the medical industry today The powerful ceramic 3D printing technology for medical applications, explained by Lithoz An overview of ceramic medical applications already in use today by advanced ceramic materials expert SiNAPTIC Technologies An in-depth look at ceramic materials and their applications by experienced bioceramic manufacturer Himed
One of those applications has been for additive manufacturing with the electron beam powder bed fusion (PBF) process—which to this day has been constantly improved and optimized for production applications. In this webinar, an overview of the current capabilities of electron beam powder bed fusion will be provided along with several new innovations that will enhance the capabilities of manufacturers. Agenda: Overview of current capabilities of electron beam powder bed fusion technology Present the latest technical innovations developed for electron beam powder bed fusion Review of how the latest electron beam powder bed fusion technology will aid manufacturers in production applications.
Leveraging 3D printing for rapid prototyping is an obvious application that most product engineers are familiar with. However, advancements in new materials and design capabilities enable the technology to become a highly-useful tool capable of impacting every stage of the product life cycle. Join Daniel Baker, plastics program manager, for an insightful exploration of how additive manufacturing can optimize your product development and production processes. The webinar dives into viable ways you can leverage additive manufacturing at every stage of the product life cycle with a special focus on automotive examples. Throughout the webinar, Daniel will uncover DFAM principles and real-world examples that help improve part efficiency and unlock cost savings. Agenda: Unlock how 3D printing enables rapid product development, better ergonomic tools on the factory floor and on-demand spares and repairs for improved life cycle management Streamline production costs, enhance performance through DFAM and achieve part consolidation for improved efficiency Gain industry-specific examples of how additive manufacturing can optimize each stage of the product life cycle
Women in Manufacturing is excited to announce that the 2024 SUMMIT will be a hybrid event — both an in-person and virtual experience. Both program offerings will enable you to grow through education and connections that are insightful, meaningful and actionable. Join Women in Manufacturing Oct. 6-9, 2024, in Boston or digitally for an event filled with plant tours at leading manufacturing facilities, professional development sessions, roundtable discussions on important topics, and inspiring keynotes. All while engaging and interacting with peers through social and networking events!
CompositesWorld's Carbon Fiber conference offers you cutting-edge information and access to industry experts in streamlining manufacturing costs, market outlooks and forecasting, and more. You will make invaluable contacts as you meet and network with the industry's most innovative and influential leaders at Carbon Fiber.
Formnext Chicago is an industrial additive manufacturing expo taking place April 8-10, 2025 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Formnext Chicago is the second in a series of Formnext events in the U.S. being produced by Mesago Messe Frankfurt, AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, and Gardner Business Media (our publisher).
3D printing offers a fast way to obtain a part. Can developing the printable file and validating the printed part be done rapidly as well? See fast measurement technology for complex 3D forms I found at IMTS.
Turbojet engines typically consist of hundreds or thousands of parts, but this engine — 2023 winner of The Cool Parts Showcase for Best Proof of Concept — was 3D printed as just two pieces, with the monolithic rotor embedded inside the stationary engine shell.
Beni Cukurel describes the auxiliary equipment that supports this 3D printed turbojet engine’s functionality in this exclusive Extra, just for All Access subscribers.
One struggle of developing the engine was maintaining a gap between the rotating and stationary components to accommodate a hydrostatic bearing. Future work will involve other types of bearings.
Alba Enterprises created a mold base to match the needs and pacing of product iteration using mold tooling made via additive manufacturing
DED parts made by a machine tool provider illustrate various ways the strategic consideration of either metal 3D printing or machining helps the other process.
The consortium is developing open LPBF parameter sets to streamline machine, material and process qualification, with the goal of expediting customers’ process development leading to serial production.
The software tool optimizes material removal for cleaner burnout and more efficient draining to reduce both material consumption and build times, enabling a material efficiency that has demonstrated cost competitiveness with traditional injection molded wax patterns.
Additive manufacturing (AM) industry leaders are making plans to participate in the 2025 U.S. version of Formnext — the most successful additive show in the world, which brings together the whole industrial process of AM.
The mixer features safety limit switches that prevent operation of the mixer when the mix vessel and/or agitators are not in the mixing position.
The Origin Two 3D Printer with the Origin Cure postrprocessing system is designed for exceptional accuracy, repeatability and surface finish comparable to injection molding.
AddMan says this integration of KAM makes it the largest metal additive service provider in North America.
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The printer offers a smaller build volume making it well suited for a variety of additive manufacturing users, including medical and orthopedic implant manufacturers looking to further reduce cost-per-part and additive production costs.
