Polymer
Is Every 3D Printed Replacement Part Inherently an Upgrade? AM Radio #32
Additive manufacturing is a powerful tool for replacement parts, but turning to AM offers opportunities beyond recreating what came before. In this episode of the AM Radio podcast, we discuss AM for repair, replacement and upgrades.
Listen
Farsoon’s Quad-Laser Flight Technology Maximizes Production Yields
Farsoon’s Quad-laser Flight technology on the HT1001P large-format platform offers an enhanced manufacturing speed to maximize production yield and lower manufacturing cost per part.
Read More
3D Printed Conveyor Mat Aids Automation: The Cool Parts Show #55
Additive manufacturing for long, flexible sections of brush material? On this episode of The Cool Parts Show, how a continuous DLP system provides the answer for a component critical to vibratory automation systems.
Watch
Why This Photopolymer Developer Wants Prototyping to Go “Massless”
High-performance materials supplier polySpectra is embracing augmented reality (AR) with a new tool called Massless intended to reduce unnecessary 3D printing.
Read More
3D Systems Adds Figure 4 Tough Clear, DuraForm Pax Black to Materials Portfolio
The two offerings are production-grade materials designed to address a breadth of industrial applications.
Read More
Mechnano ESD Photopolymer Resin Offers Enhanced Impact Resistance
The resin is well suited for parts that undergo a higher level of abuse where breakage would occur with more rigid solutions.
Read More
3D Printed Spares, Electrification and Cool Parts: Top 10 Stories of 2022: AM Radio #31
Our top articles and videos from 2022 reflect increasing use of additive manufacturing for replacement parts; growing applications for electric motors; and a maturing user base. Read through the top 10 list or listen to the AM Radio podcast episode all about these stories.
Listen
Zortrax Offers Metal Systems for Producing Complex End-Use Parts
In addition, the company also offers Victrex AM 200 filament, which has a lower melting point than PEEK and can be extruded in lower temperatures.
Read More
3D Printing Method for Complex Metal-Plastic Composite Structures
Researchers from Japan and Singapore have developed a new 3D printing technique to create precise patterns on the external and internal surfaces of 3D plastic structures.
Read More
3D Printed Replacement Clamp for an F-16 Aircraft: The Cool Parts Show #54
3D printing is a valuable addition to sustainment programs, but only if printed parts can be qualified as fast and flexibly as they can be made. In this episode of The Cool Parts Show, we look at the clamp that won the Air Force’s Approval Sprint Challenge designed to address this need.
Watch
