Metal
Profilometry-Based Indentation Plastometry (PIP) as an Alternative to Standard Tensile Testing
UK-based Plastometrex offers a benchtop testing device utilizing PIP to quickly and easily analyze the yield strength, tensile strength and uniform elongation of samples and even printed parts. The solution is particularly useful for additive manufacturing.
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Nikon Reorganizes and Rebrands Morf3D Subsidiary to Create Nikon AM Synergy
The transformation includes new leadership and a reorganization that shifts away from the former general-purpose contract manufacturing service bureau business.
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Big Metal Additive: The Difference Between a Shape and a Part Is Quality
Preparing to scale directed energy deposition to ongoing full production is not a technological challenge: DED is ready. But it is an organizational challenge, says the company founder. Here is what it means to implement a quality system.
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Integrated 3D Expands Production Capacity With 4-Laser EOS M 400-4 Metal 3D Printers
Integrated 3D is purchasing 12 ultraproductive 4-laser EOS M 400-4 metal 3D printers to grow capacity at its Redmond, Oregon, production facility.
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Meltio, JMT Collaborate on Hybrid CNC Machines Utilizing DED Technology
JMT now serves as an OEM for the Meltio Engine CNC Integration which enables metal 3D printing and machining of complex geometries in a single process step.
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Video: 5" Diameter Navy Artillery Rounds Made Through Robot Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Instead of Forging
Big Metal Additive conceives additive manufacturing production factory making hundreds of Navy projectile housings per day.
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Video: For 3D Printed Aircraft Structure, Machining Aids Fatigue Strength
Machining is a valuable complement to directed energy deposition, says Big Metal Additive. Topology-optimized aircraft parts illustrate the improvement in part performance from machining as the part is being built.
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How 3D Printing Aids Sustainability for Semiconductor Equipment: The Cool Parts Show Bonus
Hittech worked with its customer to replace fully machined semiconductor trays with trays made via DED by Norsk Titanium. The result is dramatic savings in tool consumption and material waste.
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Aibuild’s AI-Powered 3D Printing Software Offers Enhanced Capabilities for Automating Entire AM Process
The Aibuild platform delivers fully automated toolpath generation for a wide range of industrial AM technologies.
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Spee3D Opens US-Based Manufacturing Facility and Applications Center
The U.S. location enables Spee3D to closely collaborate more readily with North American customers, including the U.S. Department of Defense.
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