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3D Printing Autoclavable Composite Molds
A polymer AM research team at ORNL reports it has successfully fabricated autoclave-capable carbon fiber composite molds, manufactured using large-scale 3D printing/additive manufacturing.
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AM System Using TIG Welding and Robot Relies on Flexible Enclosure for Gas Protection
The WAAM system has demonstrated the ability to produce a titanium aircraft part, but titanium in particular requires protection against oxidation.
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Lockheed Martin: Importance of Closed-Loop Control in AM
Process repeatability will enable the satellite maker to apply additive manufacturing to the production of critical parts.
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The Possibilities of Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing
With dual-wire material feed now allowing for options including blended metal alloys, the metal-deposition process for large-part additive manufacturing continues to forge ahead.
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Video: Microfactories, Large-Scale Machines and 3D Printers in Schools
Lonnie Love of Oak Ridge National Laboratories discusses the various factors that will contribute to the advance of additive manufacturing.
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Video: Toolingless Manufacturing and the Impact of Additive on Automotive Production
Jay Rogers of Local Motors discusses his company’s coming 3D-printed car and what it represents.
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Developmental LSAM Machine Adds Melt Shaping Capability
Development continues on Thermwood’s Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM) machine with the inclusion of a shaping wheel and plans for subtractive integration.
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The Man behind the Strati 3D-Printed Car to Be Keynote Speaker
Jay Rogers, CEO and co-founder of Local Motors, will deliver the keynote address at The MFG Meeting next March in Orlando, Florida. Rogers led the team that produced the "Strati," called the world's first 3D printed electric car. It was a showstopper at IMTS 2014.
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High-Frequency Production
The additive process that grew out of ultrasonic welding provides an efficient way to produce complex work, including parts with embedded components and even parts made from dissimilar metals.
Read MoreElectron Beam Direct Manufacturing As an Alternative to Forging
Lockheed Martin expects to reduce titanium part-production costs for the F-35 fighter by applying this additive manufacturing technology in place of forging.
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