Prototyping

Enterprise Issues 11 Apr 2023

DOD Drives Transformation with New AM Policy

The U.S. Department of Defense published DODI 5000.93, a comprehensive plan for implementing additive manufacturing among military services.

Heat Exchangers 1 Sep 2022

Casting With Complexity: How Casting Plus 3D Printing Combine the Strengths of Both

Aristo Cast is advancing a mode of part production in which casting makes the part, but 3D printing enables the geometry.

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Supply Chain 30 Aug 2022

Velo3D Adds StarHagen to Contract Manufacturer Network

StarHagen is a provider of high-quality production parts for aerospace companies and specializes in manufacturing with extreme precision for prototype and production-volume manufacturing.

Production 30 Aug 2022

The Additive Manufacturing Process: How Much Data is Enough?

In proving out a new AM material or process, a supplier accumulates data valuable for internal development and customers’ needs. At what point is there enough data for customers to make confident decisions?

Polymer 30 Aug 2022

Linear AMS Merges With Shapeways

The merger is said to enable both companies to better serve their customers’ needs, while accelerating innovation to offer more choices and greater possibilities in additive manufacturing.

Postprocessing 30 Aug 2022

Toraypearl PA6 Polymer Helps Eliminate Postprocessing Steps

Toraypearl says its PA6’s performance characteristics enable 3D printing of complex and precise shapes as well as smooth surfaces, which can reduce the need for polishing and other postprocessing stages.

Machining 29 Aug 2022

Qualification Today, Better Aircraft Tomorrow — Eaton’s Additive Manufacturing Strategy

The case for additive has been made, Eaton says. Now, the company is taking on qualification costs so it can convert aircraft parts made through casting to AM. The investment today will speed qualification of the 3D printed parts of the future, allowing design engineers to fully explore additive’s freedoms.