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Autonomous Underwater Vehicle With 3D Printed Hull: The Cool Parts Show #24

Our first episode of The Cool Parts Show from inside a 3D printer! Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) produces exterior components of a robot submarine and changes how this AUV is marketed.

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Brackets

3D Printed Parts on the Mars Perseverance Rover: The Cool Parts Show #23

The Perseverance parts made through additive manufacturing are extreme examples of lightweighting. We have replicas of the 3D printed parts that were sent to Mars.

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The Cool Parts Show Swag Shop Is Open

You asked, you got it. Whether you make cool 3D printed parts or just like learning about them, you can now snag The Cool Parts Show T-shirts, magnets and more at our new online store.

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Metal

3D Printed Animal Enrichment Device: The Cool Parts Show #22

The Cool Parts Show goes to the zoo to learn about a 3D printed enrichment device being used to challenge and engage meerkats, birds, foxes and more in this bonus episode. 

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Production

What Do These Flip Flops Say About Manufacturing's Future?: The Cool Parts Show #21

These 3D printed flip-flops are an example of mass customization, but they also hint at manufacturing's more sustainable, circular future. Find out why in this episode of The Cool Parts Show. 

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Micro 3D Printing for Tiny Connectors: The Cool Parts Show #20

Microscale additive manufacturing offers an alternative to micromolding and micromachining. On this episode of The Cool Parts Show, 3D printed electrical connectors are our smallest cool part yet.

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Design

Generative Design Improves Micromobility FUV: The Cool Parts Show #19

Arcimoto’s lightweight “Fun Utility Vehicle” gets even lighter thanks to parts that could only come from additive manufacturing. On this episode of The Cool Parts Show, some of the craziest automotive parts you have seen.

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Ceramic

Bioceramics for Bone Replacement: The Cool Parts Show #18

A mandibular cage made up of two different bioresorbable ceramics points to the future of bone graft and reconstructive surgeries in this episode of The Cool Parts Show. 

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Machining

3D Printed Tool for CNC Machining: The Cool Parts Show #17

Guhring uses additive manufacturing to make an end mill with optimized internal channels. We visit a machine shop to test the tool on this episode of The Cool Parts Show.

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The Cool Parts Show Season Three Begins

Additive Manufacturing’s hit web series The Cool Parts Show continues with more episodes. The YouTube series showcases the parts and possibilities additive manufacturing is making real. Will you help us reach future AM users?

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