Assembly Consolidation
For Velo3D CEO, the Future of Metal AM Is Large Producers
The growing demand for metal part production via additive manufacturing will be met by producers that start small and massively scale, says Velo3D’s Benny Buller. Thus, AM will follow a different path from other part-making technologies.
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Using Large-Format Additive Manufacturing for Serial Production
First tools, then production parts. This pattern with industrial 3D printing at small and mid sizes has now come to the biggest additive machines as well.
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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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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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The 12-Month Transformation of a 3D Printed Product's Design
Rapid product development and continuous improvement are among the advantages of utilizing 3D printing for production. Retraction Footwear offers a literal illustration of the design evolution possible in just one year.
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Flight Simulator Made Through Large-Scale 3D Printing: The Cool Parts Show #33
Our biggest cool part so far! Printing this massive structure in one piece saves cost and time for L3Harris.
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How Is Additive Manufacturing Sustainable? AM Radio #2B
Additive manufacturing is often closely associated with sustainability, but why? And how can companies use AM to develop sustainable processes? Stephanie Hendrixson and Julia Hider discuss in this episode of AM Radio.
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Custom Heels Are a Step Up for Circular Fashion, Sustainable Manufacturing
Custom shoe company Hilos demonstrates how, with additive manufacturing, relative outsiders can not only launch a product, but implement a new production mindset into an established industry. The company is bringing comfort and customization to fashion footwear with sustainable, on-demand production based on 3D printing.
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Fluid Dynamics Software Optimizes Duct Airflow, Saves Energy
Siemens’ Star CCM+ fluid dynamics software enabled Siemens and HP to optimize the air flow within a 3D printed air duct for cooling HP’s Multi Jet Fusion printers.
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Metal and Composite AM Grant US Army Significant Savings
Markforged’s printers and proprietary Eiger software have enabled the U.S. Army to save over $9,000 per part for some critical training components.
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