Heat treating
Roboze Heat Treatment Line Covers Complete 3D Printing Process
Formnext 2019: Roboze’s new Heat Treatment Process line is said to be capable of covering all the necessary phases for the production of functional prototypes and finished components with composite materials and high temperature super polymers.
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Leveraging Additive Manufacturing to Improve Joint Replacement Surgery
A German medical device company has turned to metal additive manufacturing to manufacture its acetabular cup cutter for hip and knee replacement surgeries. The cutter’s 3D-printed blades are more reliable and cost-effective, and have improved the surgical experience for both patient and physician.
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How Topology Optimization Could Be the Key to Longer-Lasting Hip Implants
Hip stem implants must support the mechanical loads of the patient’s lifestyle, but should also avoid stress shielding. A team from Altair leveraged simulation, topology optimization and 3D printing to design an optimized hip stem that meets both conditions.
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GE Additive Acquires Simulation Software Developer
GeonX is the maker of Virfac simulation software for additive manufacturing, welding, machining and heat treatment processes in various industries.
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10 Years Producing Hip Implants Through AM
There is already heritage in additive manufacturing. AM is taken seriously today in part because early users such as Lima Corporate have proven it.
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