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Video: Where Are We Heading with Additive Manufacturing?
Increasing demands for additive end-to-end production processes, machine learning and product customization are driving additive manufacturing forward. Peter Zelinski explains where he thinks AM is heading in this video.
WatchRenishaw Solutions Centers Provide AM Access, Knowledge in Spain, Italy
Renishaw has expanded its additive manufacturing Solutions Centers to Barcelona, Spain, and Torino, Italy, following the growth of the company’s production facilities.
Read MoreCarbon, Ford Collaboration Unveils AM Parts at Additive Manufacturing Workshop for Automotive
At the Additive Manufacturing Workshop for Automotive, Carbon and Ford unveiled the digitally manufactured polymer parts that they have collaborated on, the first AM parts in production designed specifically for Ford.
Read MoreGefertec, Linde Partner on Additive 3DMP Research
Gefertec and Linde have partnered with two other companies to research Gefertec’s 3DMP 3D printing process and ultimately determine what gas and oxygen percentage needs to be used to optimize high-production of larger titanium alloy parts.
Read MoreTahoe Boats Collaborates with Thermwood on 3D Printing for Boat Design
Thermwood assisted the building of Tahoe Boats’ T16 boat design, using its Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM) system to custom print necessary tools and patterns. This is the first time 3D printing has been used on an actual boat production at this scale, according to the company.
Read MoreWhy GM’s Electric Future Is Also an Additive Future
Production capacity isn’t the only reason that additive has been slow to make inroads into the automotive industry. There is a larger barrier to entry—one that General Motors and Autodesk are working to overcome.
Read MoreThroughput Bluestreak Introduces Bright AM Operations Control Software
Throughput Bluestreak offers real-time production control and quality management software solutions for 3D-printing operations with the release of Bright AM.
Read MoreTriditive Debuts AMCell for Serial Additive Manufacturing
Triditive's AMCell 3D printing platform supports high-volume production of metal components with BASF’s Ultrafuse 316LX filament.
Read MoreLSS Reveals Raptor 3D Printing Series
LSS Laser-Sinter Service has revealed its Raptor series, intended to increase production rates and lower costs in the field of laser-based powder-bed fusion of polymers.
Read MoreTop 10 Stories of 2018
Additive manufacturing's advance into production, metal 3D printing and machine learning top the list of this year's most-read stories.
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