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Europe Seeks to Develop the Jack-Of-All-Trades of Additive Manufacturing
Supported by the European Union's Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Program, the Kraken project team aims to develop an AM machine that can process large functional components ranging to 20 meters in length, made of plastics, metal or both.
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Thermwood 3D Prints Large Boat Hull Pattern
Thermwood’s large-scale additive manufacturing (LSAM) technology enabled the fabrication of a 3,000-lb plug for a boat hull mold. The project illustrates how 3D printing could help reduce fabrication costs for marine composites.
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Video: 3D Printing at Local Motors
3D printing plays multiple roles at the company’s Knoxville microfactory, from prototyping to the production of parts for autonomous vehicles.
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Advantages of Wire Over Powder in Additive Manufacturing
Gefertec says its wire-fed additive manufacturing systems can overcome existing process limitations of powder-fed systems.
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3DMonstr Increases Size Offerings with Super-Rex Line
The new line of 3D printers comes in sizes as large as 3 m³.
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Large-Format 3D Printer Builds Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Submarine
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has teamed up with the U.S. Navy to 3D print a demonstrator submarine hull for Navy SEALs application.
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Checking in with Additive Engineering Solutions
Partnerships continue to be critical to the success of the first commercial user of BAAM technology.
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Ohio Business Sees Big Possibilities in BAAM for Tooling
A new startup built around a large-scale 3D printer aims to offer short lead times for large industrial tools.
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Video: 3D-Printed Excavator at ConExpo
The cab, arm and heat exchanger were all 3D printed on the first excavator to feature major components produced additively.
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From CAD File to Composite Part in 72 Hours
This Akron company focuses on large-format 3D printing for tooling, including composites layup tooling. Among the advantages are short lead times and adaptability to changes.
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