Design
America Makes Announces Winners of Rapid Innovation Call
Selected teams will receive funding from the Air Force Research Laboratory to help fill critical gaps in additive manufacturing technology.
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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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What Are the Unexplored Frontiers of AM Lattice Fabrication?
A recent literature review discovered that most research into AM lattices is limited to PBF in metal and extrusion in polymer — and that experiments could be underestimating in-service lattice mechanical behavior.
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‘Tera 250’ Becomes ‘Fabrica 2.0 Machine” Following Acquisition by Nano Dimension
Nano Dimension changes name of Nanofabrica Ltd. to ‘Nano Dimension’s Fabrica Group.’
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Genetic Engineering for Metal: The Promise of Microstructure Control via Additive Manufacturing
“To design the alloy, design the microstructure,” says this Ohio materials science startup. Artificial intelligence is helping to realize a design tool for determining the properties of 3D printed metals.
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Another Giant Leap for AM — New Standards
Did anyone notice how many AM standards got approved during the pandemic?
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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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AM Center Supports Automotive Supplier's Greener Engine Plan
Automotive supplier Mahle has invested in an additive manufacturing center, saying the technology will support development in thermal management, mechatronics and electronics to produce more environmentally friendly engines.
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Improving AM’s Efficiency with Generative Design
By engineering parts as opposed to designing them, MSC Apex Generative Design improves the efficiency of not only the final parts, but of the design and manufacturing processes as well.
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