Metal
Markforged Launches Flame-Retardant Material for 3D printing
Markforged, manufacturer of metal and carbon fiber 3D printers, has released Onyx FR, a V-0 rated flame-retardant material designed for industries such as aerospace, automotive and defense.
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Rapidia Unveils Process for Debinding Free Bound Metal
Rapid 2019: Rapidia has announced an office-friendly way to 3D print metal parts that eliminates the debinding step required by other bound-metal systems.
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What Is the Role for Additive Manufacturing in Aircraft Structural Components?
Spirit AeroSystems recently began installing the Boeing 787’s first titanium structural component to be made through AM. The part is not critical but also not minor. I spoke with manufacturing leaders at Spirit about the meaning of the part and the way forward for additive in aircraft structures.
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Addere Offers Laser Wire 3D Printing Services
Addere is now using its laser wire system to offer 3D printing services in addition to developing and selling its additive manufacturing machines.
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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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SBI Unveils M3DP Metal AM System for Serial Production
SBI has announced its metallic 3D printing (M3DP) system, a wire and arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) process that uses a plasma arc and welding wire.
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Video: This Custom Part Illustrates the Promise of Polymer 3D Printing
A low-quantity plastic part used instead of metal components saved weight for a motorcycle. The application illustrates the expanding opportunities for polymer manufacturing.
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Additive Manufacturing with Wire
This system has the benefits of cheaper cost and easier handling. But there can be some drawbacks as well.
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Lincoln Electric Acquires Baker Industries
Lincoln Electric has acquired Baker Industries to advance its automation capabilities and a new metal additive manufacturing service business that will launch in mid-2019.
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Velo3D Advances Flow Print Preparation Software
Velo3D has announced enhancements to its Flow software in order to accelerate metal 3D printing in production.
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