Production
Video: Additive Manufacturing Is a Logistics Solution
UPS discusses its use of cloud-networked 3D printers to provide part-making near the point of end use.
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Video: Escher in Action
“Project Escher” delivers functionality for coordinating multiple print heads to speed the building of big parts. Sections of the part mesh into a continuous form while the heads move in harmony.
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Airbus Partition Built in Pieces for Weight Savings
The large component was successfully produced within a limited build envelope thanks to connection features designed into the pieces. Advances in powder-bed build size will permit greater efficiency in producing parts such as these.
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Safety Hazards in Additive Manufacturing
The number-one thing a company can do to protect its AM investment and not interrupt production is develop a comprehensive safety policy specifically for additive.
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Metal Additive Manufacturing Enables Spare Parts on Demand for Beverage Filling Plants
The ability to 3D print metal parts for the beverage filling industry as needed saves cost over conventional methods.
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Additive Manufacturing and CNC Machining Enable Driver Clubhead with Increased Performance
A combination of laser sintering, advanced materials and CNC machining enabled the creation of the KD-1 high-performance golf driver clubhead.
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Jabil Moves Toward Production with HP Additive Manufacturing Technology
As the first manufacturer to accept delivery of HP Jet Fusion 3D printers, Jabil has its sights set on additive production at scale.
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Laser Cutting Specialist Develops Large-Travel Additive Approach
For SLM of parts that are multiple feet long, this machine’s build chamber travels throughout the machine area to 3D print the solid part one section at a time.
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Can Additive Manufacturing Increase Milling Feed Rates?
With PCD tooling, yes it can. The diamond cutting edges demand a large number of flutes to realize their full effectiveness. Traditional methods for making cutter bodies limit the number of flutes, but 3D printing is delivering tools with higher flute density and other enhancements as well.
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Video: Practical Considerations of 3D Printing Functional Parts
Jonathan Schroeder of 3D Platform considers 3D printing as a manufacturer. Here are some considerations of making functional parts and cost-effective production parts.
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