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Combining Metal and Polymer for Better 3D Printed Tools

Applications prone to wear call for more durable tooling than 3D printed polymer alone, but full metal is not always necessary.

New Equipment, Additive Manufacturing for Casting Replacement and AM's Next Phase at IMTS 2024: AM Radio #54

Additive manufacturing’s presence at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show revealed trends in technology as well as how 3D printing is being applied today and where it will be tomorrow. Peter Zelinski and I share observations from the show on this episode of AM Radio.

Carnegie Mellon Helps Industry, Students Prepare for a Manufacturing Future with AM and AI

Work underway at the university’s Next Manufacturing Center and Manufacturing Futures Institute is helping industrial additive manufacturers achieve success today, while applying artificial intelligence, surrogate modeling and more to solve the problems of the future.

3D Printed Capo for Banjo Made With Binder Jetting not MIM: The Cool Parts Show #74

New market, no mold tooling needed: Additive manufacturing via binder jetting enables a maker of guitar capos to expand to serve banjo players as well.

Desktop Metal’s Production System P-1 Features Optional Reactive Safety Kit

The kit features ATEX-rated components, as well as critical hardware and software updates that enable safe printing of ultrafine powders.

Freeform: Binder Jetting Does Not Change the Basics of Manufacturing

Rather than adapting production methodologies to additive manufacturing, this Pennsylvania contract manufacturer adapts AM to production methodologies. In general, this starts with conversation.

Video: Binder Jetting Production Workflow at Freeform Technologies

Additive manufacturing via binder jetting includes a sequence of downstream steps. During a visit to the Pennsylvania metal 3D printing part producer, I had the chance to walk through this process.

Fluent Metal Startup Launches With Focus on Liquid Metal 3D Printing

The company says its drop-on-demand technology can enable sustainable, production-grade additive manufacturing using high-value metal components.

Chuck Jaws Achieve 77% Weight Reduction Through 3D Printing

Alpha Precision Group (APG) has developed an innovative workholding design for faster spindle speeds through sinter-based additive manufacturing.

Sinter-Based Additive Manufacturing Finds a Place Alongside MIM, Press and Sinter at APG

Powder metallurgy company Alpha Precision Group (APG) is applying a particular class of metal 3D printing technology for both rapid iteration in development and flexibility in production.

Stratasys Terminates Merger Agreement With Desktop Metal

Stratasys is now exploring strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value, while its board of directors is adopting a limited extension of the shareholder rights plan.

Desktop Health, Carbon Validate Flexcera Resins for Digital Manufacturing Platform

The first Flexcera family resin validated for Carbon systems is Desktop Health’s Flexcera Smile Ultra+, an FDA 510(k) cleared Class II material for permanent, 3D printable dental restorations, to be followed closely by Flexcera Base.

AMGTA Research Demonstrates Sustainable Benefits of Binder Jet 3D Printing

Research from the Yale School of the Environment shows substantial reduction in GHG over traditional casting methods.

Looking to Secure the Supply Chain for Castings? Don't Overlook 3D Printed Sand Cores and Molds

Concerns about casting lead times and costs have many OEMs looking to 3D print parts directly in metal. But don’t overlook the advantages of 3D printed sand cores and molds applied for conventional metal casting, says Humtown leader.

How Acquisition and Investment Activity Affects AM Users and Adopters: AM Radio #40

Stephanie Hendrixson and Peter Zelinski discuss how the corporate and financial developments in additive manufacturing play out for current and prospective users of AM technology, and where this activity is likely to lead.

Uniformity Labs Qualifies Stainless Steel Powder for Binder Jetting System

The stainless steel powder is qualified on Desktop Metal’s Production System to deliver double the green strength of existing stainless steel powders over the entire build envelope.

Siemens Expands U.S. Additive Manufacturing Initiatives

Company says it is increasing its focus on additive manufacturing research and development to help accelerate transformation of American manufacturing.

Stratasys and Desktop Metal to Combine in Approximately $1.8 Billion All-Stock Transaction

Merger looks to deliver industrial polymer, metal, sand and ceramic solutions from design to mass production.

Tackling Traceability in Production AM

PrintParts’ experience as New York City’s prime contractor for 3D printed nasal swabs shows how traceability, such as the company’s SmartParts solution, can address challenges and improve production.

Desktop Metal Expands Metal Binder Jet Lineup With Shop System+, Shop System Pro

A turnkey metal 3D printing system, the Shop System is an affordable, closed material printer that delivers reliable results with optimized powders, proven parameters and Live Sinter simulation and scanning software.

10 Important Developments in Additive Manufacturing Seen at Formnext 2022 (Includes Video)

The leading trade show dedicated to the advance of industrial 3D printing returned to the scale and energy not seen since before the pandemic. More ceramics, fewer supports structures and finding opportunities in wavelengths — these are just some of the AM advances notable at the show this year.

Aidro Becomes Leonardo Helicopters' Supplier for Aluminum Flight Parts

Aidro is one of two suppliers to receive the Declaration for Qualification of Process for Additive Layer Manufacturing with Leonardo.

Siemens, Desktop Metal Collaborate to Support Additive Manufacturing

Partnership created for Siemens’ portfolio of IoT-enabled hardware, software and digital services to further propel Desktop Metal’s accessible, reliable and easy-to-use additive manufacturing 2.0 solutions.

Additive Manufacturing at IMTS 2022: In the AM Pavilion, and Beyond: AM Radio #26A

Applications and technology for additive manufacturing — not just 3D printing — were widespread across the International Manufacturing Technology Show. Listen to our live discussion recorded during the event for observations on AM at IMTS.

Desktop Metal X-Series for Metal, Ceramics Additive Manufacturing

The X-Series is said to offer a differentiated approach to binder jetting enabled by Triple ACT — an advanced compaction technology for dispensing, spreading and compacting powders during the binder jet printing process.

With Digital Sheet Metal Forming System, Desktop Metal Is Going Beyond Additive

The additive manufacturing technology provider is introducing Digital Sheet Forming (DSF), a solution that requires no tooling.

Optimized Castings, Fast Turnarounds with Sand 3D Printing

IMTS 2022: ExOne’s S-Max Flex pairs industrial robots with an end effector printhead design that deposits binder into a 1,900 × 1,000 × 1,000 mm (74 × 39 × 39") telescoping build box that grows as the parts are built layer by layer.

Undaunted by Challenges, MMX 2022 Looks to AM’s Future

America Makes’ Members Meeting & Exchange addressed additive manufacturing’s ongoing needs and how industry, government and academia can act together to solve them.

Henkel Validates Loctite Formulations on Desktop Metal Xtreme 8K Machine

The workflow validations are said to provide complete specifications for printing, curing and cleaning parts printed with Loctite materials.

Desktop Metal Qualifies Nickel Alloy for Additive Manufacturing

Nickel alloy Inconel 625 prints and sinters parts in a two-step process for metal extrusion 3D printing.

Desktop Metal’s P-50 Metal 3D Printer for Mass Production

IMTS 2022: The company says the printer’s bidirectional, area-wide printing enables production quantities of up to millions of parts per year at costs competitive with conventional mass production techniques.

Are the Seven Families Still Valid for Describing 3D Printing Processes? AM Radio #21B

A conversation about the additive manufacturing processes that do not easily fit the accepted categories, and whether this mismatch means it is time for the categories to change.

USNC Acquires Two Desktop Metal Printers for Nuclear Energy Solutions

The printers are said to 3D print advanced materials such as silicon carbide (SiC) — a technical ceramic with extreme environmental stability often used in aerospace, armor, plasma shield and high-temperature applications.

Desktop Metal P-1 3D Printing System for End-Use Metal Parts

Rapid + TCT 2022: The P-1 shares the same Single Pass Jetting technology as the P-50, as well as common software and electronics for easy scalability.

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.

Safer Nuclear Energy: 3D Printed Silicon Carbide Fuel Forms

Binder jetting provides a way to create pure silicon carbide fuel structures that can withstand the harsh environment of a nuclear reactor and provide a strong barrier against the release of radionuclides.

Desktop Metal Launches ETEC 3D Printer Brand

The ETEC polymer additive manufacturing brand is focused on bringing its high-speed, photopolymer 3D printing solutions to volume manufacturers of consumer and industrial products.

Desktop Metal’s Robotic Additive Manufacturing System for Sand Printing

The ExOne S-Max Flex system use single-pass jetting technology to deliver 3D printing at high speeds for low-cost parts.

Desktop Metal’s DM HH Stainless Steel for Wear, Corrosion Resistance

The company says using DM HH Stainless Steel (DM HH-SS) with its Production System enables customers to go to market at scale and eliminate operations such as plating, which can create supply chain complexity and may be harmful to the environment.

Desktop Metal Qualifies D2 Tool Steel for Studio System 2

Engineers can now produce D2 cold work tool and die parts using a simple, two-step bound metal process.

Desktop Metal Ships First Additive Manufacturing Production System to Stanley Black & Decker

The P-50 is designed to mass produce high-performance metal parts with the repeatability and cost required to compete with conventional manufacturing.

Finding the Serial Production Wins for Polymer Additive Manufacturing

Aerosport Additive is aiming to grow its serial production work by seeking out the niches where AM materials, costs and capabilities align — challenging the notion that “production” of plastic parts always means molding.

Desktop Metal, Uniformity Labs Collaborate on Low-Porosity Binder Jetting Powders

The powders are said to enable production of high-precision parts that exhibit excellent material properties and surface finish.

Desktop Metal Qualifies D2 Tool Steel for Additive Manufacturing

The company says its Production System binder jetting technology enables production of cold work tool and die parts with high hardness, wear resistance and compressive strength

Desktop Metal, University of Toledo Collaborate on Alloy Research

The partnership includes installing a Desktop Metal Production System P-1 in the University of Toledo lab to open new possibilities in materials and application development.

Shapeways, Desktop Metal Expand Partnership for Additive Manufacturing Services

Shapeways is expanding its Desktop Metal system capacity and capabilities by providing customers access to these solutions at its ISO-9001 manufacturing facilities in both Long Island City, New York, and Eindhoven, Netherlands.

Desktop Metal Qualifies Pure Copper for Additive Manufacturing

Production System binder jetting technology is said to enable the mass production of high-performance copper parts for automotive, aerospace and electronics.

Desktop Metal Triples Manufacturing Capacity for Production System P-50

Company opens new in-house manufacturing facility to accelerate production to meet demand.

Desktop Metal Receives $7.9 Million System Order from German Car Manufacturer

Company says it is working with a number of major, global automotive OEMs to expand their adoption of additive manufacturing for the series production of end-use car components.

Desktop Metal Qualifies 420 Stainless Steel for High-Volume Additive Manufacturing

Desktop metal single pass jetting technology enables mass production of high-strength, end-use parts in 420 stainless steel for applications across medical, defense, aerospace and consumer products.

Desktop Metal Qualifies Nickel Alloy In625 for High-Volume Additive Manufacturing

Company says alloy works with its production system binder jetting technology to enable mass production of strong parts that withstand high temperatures and extreme environments.

Desktop Metal Completes Acquisition of ExOne

ExOne will continue to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Desktop Metal and will remain headquartered in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.

Desktop Metal Qualifies 316L for Mass Production on Shop System

Shop System binder jetting is said to enable cost-effective batch production of high-quality 316L stainless steel parts via additive manufacturing.

Desktop Health Launches Metal Binder Jetting for Dental Labs

The Shop System is designed to offer dental labs a high-speed, turnkey metal binder jetting solution to deliver faster and more cost-effective chrome cobalt production capabilities for bridges, crowns, partial dentures and more.

Desktop Metal Acquires Aidro Metal Additive Manufacturer

Acquisition gives Desktop Metal unique application expertise to accelerate adoption of additive manufacturing 2.0 by major OEMS in hydraulics, oil and gas, aerospace, machinery and other industrial sectors.

8 Cool Parts From RAPID+TCT 2021: The Cool Parts Show #32

North America’s largest AM trade show resumed! Here are some of the coolest cool parts we found.

Desktop Metal Qualifies Titanium for Manufacturing with Studio System 2

Desktop Metal is first company to commercialize titanium for bound metal production of high-strength, lightweight components, opening the door to more accessible additive manufacturing production of high-performance titanium parts.

Desktop Metal Acquiring ExOne

Acquisition joins two additive manufacturing pioneers and complementary technology platforms to further accelerate adoption of additive manufacturing 2.0.

Desktop Metal Acquires Aerosint

Aerosint’s multimaterial printing unlocks a range of new applications for powder-based additive manufacturing solutions.

Topology Optimization Software Enhances Gripper Reliability

Design software with built-in topology optimization and reconstruction features enabled Preziosa Francesco SRL to use Desktop Metal’s Studio System to improve the performance of a robotic gripper.

Desktop Health Receives FDA Clearance for Flexcera 3D Printed Dentures

Resin technology for dental prosthetics is said to deliver superior strength, aesthetics and function for patients.

Desktop Metal Qualifies 316l Stainless Steel for High-Volume Manufacturing

With 316L, businesses can produce cost-effective, end-use metal parts for extreme temperature, highly corrosive applications on the world’s fastest metal 3d printing platform, the company says.

Solving MRO Challenges with Bound Metal Deposition

Three case studies reveal how Desktop Metal’s second-generation Studio System bound metal deposition printer eliminates common safety hazards of metal AM, enhancing the technique’s value for maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) applications.

Desktop Metal Develops Additive Manufacturing Process for Wood Parts

The Forust additive manufacturing process upcycles wood waste into high-quality wood end-use parts that can be used in a variety of industries.

Shapeways Merges with Galileo Acquisition Corp.

Desktop Metal joins as a strategic investor, partnering with Shapeways to accelerate the addition of metals to its growing materials list.

Desktop Metal to Acquire EnvisionTec

Acquisition expands Desktop Metal’s product portfolio across metals, composites and polymers.

Metal 3D Printing Makes Combustion More Efficient

John Zink Hamworthy Combustion is finding success with Bound Metal Deposition (BMD) for prototypes and replacement parts, but the real promise it sees is in new designs that couldn’t be made any other way.

Desktop Metal Releases Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel

Desktop Metal’s 316L stainless steel, developed for the Studio System metal 3D printing system, offers corrosion resistance at extreme temperatures.

Recap: The Additive Manufacturing Workshop for Automotive

The inaugural AM Workshop for Automotive at the North American International Auto Show brought together the world’s top automotive and additive manufacturing technology experts on one stage. Here’s what they had to say.

5 Impressions of Additive Manufacturing at IMTS 2018

An emphasis on production, shifting target markets and more colored additive manufacturing’s presence at this year’s International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS).

Six Additional Advantages of the Desktop Metal Systems

Beyond the accessibility and simplicity, the new metal 3D printing technology delivers other significant benefits as well. One example: Remove support structures by hand rather than machining them.

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