Production
3YourMind's Agile MES Offers Machine Connectivity
3YourMind’s Agile MES is said to include real-time data connections with machine manufacturers, adding efficiency to production with real-time status updates and an alert system.
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Arburg Freeformer Integrates into Production
Formnext 2019: Arburg’s Freeformer 200-3X and 300-3X are said to cover a wide range of industrial AM applications.
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Largest ExOne Metal Binder Jetting System Yet Provides 160-Liter Build Volume
The design of this machine anticipates scale production, with compaction technology for repeatable part density and Industry 4.0 connectivity for lightly staffed AM factories.
Read MorePittsburgh International Airport Develops Additive Manufacturing End-to-End Ecosystem, First Tenant Signs Agreement
Neighborhood 91, developed with the University of Pittsburgh, is expected to be the first-ever cluster strategy with a production focus of 3D printing and will house a complete end-to-end ecosystem for additive manufacturing.
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3D Print or Stock? A Model for Spare Parts
3D printing provides a way of manufacturing spare parts on demand, in situ. But is it always the best solution? A new model from a Duke University professor aims to help companies make these decisions.
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3D Printed Plastic Replaces Metal: The Cool Parts Show #3
This small business owner discovered 3D printing as a way to manufacture his invention. Now, AM is enabling a totally new source of revenue. Watch The Cool Parts Show to see how.
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3 Companies That Wouldn't Exist Without 3D Printing
3D printing’s affordability enables the existence of companies that wouldn’t be able to manufacture their products conventionally. Here are just three examples.
Read MoreProtolabs Announces Carbon DLS Launch
Protolabs expands its industrial 3D printing capabilities for production-grade parts with Carbon Digital Light Synthesis technology.
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Video: Additive Manufacturing Expands Design Possibilities for Automotive Lighting
Automotive lighting maker Varroc Lighting Systems describes the impact 3D printing instead of injection molding will have on car features such as headlights.
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As 3D Printing for Production Becomes Practical, the Attention in Materials Shifts to Practical Concerns
Recent posts relate to ensuring sufficient materials supply for production, certifying processes for AM materials, and even whether the properties of polymer AM include the ability to hold a screw.
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