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Large-Format Metal 3D Printer Will Let Users Keep the "Recipe" But Gain Productivity

The forthcoming Sapphire XC metal powder bed fusion system from Velo3D adds size and speed, but requires no new process development for existing part designs. 

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Metal

Velo3D’s Sapphire XC Large-Format 3D Metal Printer Increases Throughput

Extra capacity, large-format printer can increase production throughput by five times and reduce cost-per-part by up to 75%, compared to its predecessor.

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Metal

EOS, Texas A&M Partner on AM Professional Development Program

Successful pilot training program for NASA Johnson Space Center leads to new collaborative offering to business and academia.

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Cool Parts

3D Printed Animal Enrichment Device: The Cool Parts Show #22

The Cool Parts Show goes to the zoo to learn about a 3D printed enrichment device being used to challenge and engage meerkats, birds, foxes and more in this bonus episode. 

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Metal

Can Microscale 3D Printing Reduce Surgeries for Glaucoma Sufferers?

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) is exploring this promise. Eye stents are made of metal today. Fine-detail additive manufacturing can enable polymer instead, improving patient experience.

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Metal

Cimquest Exclusive Distributor for Xact Metal’s LPBF 3D Printer

Printer is geared toward enterprise shops and manufacturers.

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Production

Meld Manufacturing’s L3 has Increased Access for Fixturing

Compact machine enhances production capabilities and offers increased access for fixturing.

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This 3D Printed Turbine Replaced 61 Parts With 1: Here Is What That Means

Additive manufacturing makes possible a radical microturbine that increases power-to-weight ratio, reduces cost and extends time between overhaul.

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Metal

Benchmarking: How Do Metal 3D Printers Really Compare?

When serial production is the goal, quality is paramount. Contract manufacturer Cumberland Additive shares a benchmarking experiment comparing two of its powder bed fusion metal 3D printers in this presentation from AM In-Depth. 

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Metal

How a 3D-Printed Metal Ankle Implant Replaces an Entire Bone

Through a novel surgery involving a 3D-printed talus bone, surgeons at the University of Miami found success — and unexpected challenges — with a patient suffering from sickle cell disease.

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