Prototyping
JEOL Brings Electron Beam Melting and a Taste of Japan
The supplier of electron beam technology is entering the additive market with its first 3D printer.
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An Additive Solution for Copper Inductors and Heat Exchangers
Solution delivering more capable inductors debuts as standard product for other fine-detail copper needs.
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How Hybrid Tooling — Part 3D Printed, Part Metal Shell — Accelerates Product Development and Sustainability for PepsiCo
The consumer products giant used to wait weeks and spend thousands on each iteration of a prototype blow mold. Now, new blow molds are available in days and cost just a few hundred dollars.
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Mantle Launches Production System, Reveals Equipment
Mantle’s metal 3D printing technology for moldmakers is officially commercial.
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Top 5 Additive Manufacturing Trends You Can't Miss
Additive manufacturing has made significant strides since the last IMTS. Here are some of the trends to watch for from this year’s conference.
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KAM Installs More EOS 3D Printers at Manufacturing Facility
KAM’s additive manufacturing capability now includes a comprehensive fleet of 20 large and midsize additive machines alongside 12 multi-axis CNC machine tools for an integrated advanced manufacturing supply chain.
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Nikon Launches Friendly Takeover for SLM Solutions
The SLM management and supervisory boards welcome and fully support the transaction and takeover offer.
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MSU, AddiTec Collaborate to Develop Biocompatible Bone Implants
The collaboration focuses on enhancing Ti-6Al-4V implant properties by incorporating alloying elements such as Tricalcium phosphate to the Ti-6Al-4V melt pool matrix — which cannot be done conventionally.
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Autonomous Cobot Automation Increases Production 3D Printer Output for Ford (Includes Video)
A mobile robot that travels to each Carbon machine to unload builds lets the automaker run an additional three to four builds per machine per day. Autonomous robots fit well with 3D printing, but their role in production will extend beyond just the additive machines.
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In Additive Manufacturing, Is There a Case for Separating Design From Production? AM Radio #25A
Design and 3D printing must inform each other, but keeping them under separate ownership can benefit the designer, the producer and the consumer. More in this podcast episode.
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