Product Development
Video: 3D Printing at Local Motors
3D printing plays multiple roles at the company’s Knoxville microfactory, from prototyping to the production of parts for autonomous vehicles.
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Benefits of Additive Manufacturing in Functional Prototyping
Additive manufacturing enables companies to build functional prototypes faster, allowing for more iterations and better designs.
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3D Systems Extends SLS Line with ProX SLS 6100
The ProX SLS 6100 platform and three production-grade nylon materials are designed to scale from functional prototyping to low-volume production.
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GE Additive Reveals Binder Jet Machine Prototype
The H1 machine was developed from concept to first print in 47 days, the company says.
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3D Systems Figure 4 Platform Aims to Move AM Users to Full Production
Figure 4 combines technology, software and materials to transition customers from using 3D printing for rapid prototyping to full production.
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NASA Tests Bimetallic 3D-Printed Rocket Engine Prototype Part
The 3D-printed rocket engine igniter can be made faster, cheaper and more reliably than the traditional brazed part.
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Foundry Says Robotic Sand Printing a “Game Changer” for Metal Casting
The Hazleton Casting Company augments its traditional foundry operations with additive manufacturing. A new sand 3D printing system is expanding options for the foundry’s customers in areas including legacy tooling, product development and design complexity.
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3D-Printed Device Proves Rugged Enough for Dust-Free Tile Removal
Arizona Home Floors considered buying a mold to produce a plastic version of its DustRam product. But when a prototype proved durable enough to withstand working conditions, the production strategy shifted to 3D printing.
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Where 3D Printing Makes Sense for Micro Medical Devices
A contract manufacturer uses stereolithography to produce high-quality medical devices on a micro-scale for prototyping and end use.
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Additive for Fixturing, Machine Tool Components
Additive manufacturing is being used for more than prototyping these days. Here are two examples of how a machine shop might leverage this technology.
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