Prototyping

Composites

3 Unique Elements of LFAM to Consider in Design

While similar to desktop fused filament fabrication (FFF), large format additive manufacturing (LFAM) in polymer composite poses several unique challenges as a result of its scale. 

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Two AM Processes — DED Plus LPBF — Combine in NASA Thrust Chamber Assembly

Our video from Marshall Space Flight Center details the multi-metal part, and how it brings significant time and cost savings to spacecraft production.

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Challenging Market, Industry Conditions Lead to Postponement of Formnext Chicago, and More News of Note

Nano Dimension develops advanced software, resin and printers for micro 3D printing | MatGPT Enterprise uses AI to integrate and leverage internal data into a dedicated, secure knowledge database |  DRYCON Industrial Filament Dryer offers dual-chamber capacity to customize drying conditions to enhance part quality |  DyeMansion to distribute ASM’s VX1 entry-level vapor smoothing system

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Software

MatGPT Enterprise Uses AI to Integrate and Leverage Internal Data Into a Dedicated, Secure Knowledge Database

Formnext 2024: Fehrmann MaterialsX’s AI solution has been specifically designed to help companies optimize workflows, increase efficiency and improve customer communication.

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Postprocessing

DyeMansion to Distribute ASM’s VX1 Entry-Level Vapor Smoothing System

With this partnership, the two Munich-based companies are aiming to make vapor smoothing available to a wider audience.

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Materials

7 Takeaways on 3D Printing As a Pathway to Polymer’s Future

The Cleveland section of SPE hosted “Additive Manufacturing: Printing the Path for the Future” on October 17, 2024. Speakers signaled where AM is and where it is headed with session topics ranging from pellet-based 3D printing to qualification and commercialization of additively manufactured products.

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Metal

Custom Molder Applies Polymer, Metal 3D Printing for Productivity Gains

Custom injection molder Westec Plastics Corp. uses 3D printed end-of-arm tooling for automation as well as inserts printed in metal.

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Micro

Nano Dimension Develops Advanced Software, Resin and Printers for Micro 3D Printing

Formnext 2024: The Fabrico 3.2 software for Fabrica micro 3D printers is said to deliver improved print times of up to 70%, while the Ataru resin is engineered specifically for digital light processing 3D printers. Also, the Admatec series of 3D printers have the capability to 3D print advanced, complex technical ceramics.

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Formnext

Challenging Market, Industry Conditions Lead to Postponement of Formnext Chicago

Event organizers plan to continue their mission with added enhancements to the Additive Manufacturing Sector and expanded conferences at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show in 2026, which is the world’s largest manufacturing event.

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Heat treating

DRYCON Industrial Filament Dryer Offers Dual-Chamber Capacity to Customize Drying Conditions to Enhance Part Quality

BigRep’s DRYCON filament dryer for industrial-strength parts is a 3-in1 machine designed to deliver consistent filament conditions for better and repeatable print quality, lower costs per part, and enhancing part strength and durability.

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