Prototyping

What Material Needs Are on the Horizon for Polymer AM?

A recent conversation with a materials expert indicates coming advances in 3D printing polymers related to sustainability, affordability and productivity as well as functionality. Read the full list (and add your take).  

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Production

What Is the Role of Directed Energy Deposition (DED)? We Are Still Discovering It

The applications go well beyond repair. Recently posted articles find many different use cases for DED, including its expanded application for production parts.

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EOS Additive Minds Academy Opens Space for Hands-On AM Training

The engineering, consulting and education arm of EOS has offered training in various capacities before now, but a new physical footprint at the company’s Novi, Michigan, facility will make AM training more accessible and affordable.

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Postprocessing

Bodycote Initiates Expanded Production Capacity for HIP in Southeastern US

Bodycote commissioned the additional hot isostatic pressing (HIP) capacity to service the development and processing of advanced materials at its Greenville, South Carolina, plant, which is a Nadcap-accredited site and holds several core OEM approvals.

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Metal

6K Additive Selected for Powder and Process Optimization Research Project

The project is designed to prove the sustainability and environmental benefits of additive manufacturing for next-generation production of aerospace and defense products with 6K Additive working alongside RTX Technology Research Center and the University of Arizona.

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Construction

Alquist 3D Looks Toward a Carbon-Sequestering Future with 3D Printed Infrastructure

The Colorado startup aims to reduce the carbon footprint of new buildings, homes and city infrastructure with robotic 3D printing and a specialized geopolymer material.

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Aerospace

3D Systems, Oerlikon Join Forces to Advance Metal Additive Manufacturing

Oerlikon is acquiring its fourth 3D Systems DMP Factory 500 to support these efforts.

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Design

Nikon Corp. Opens California Technology Center to Provide Customer Support

The center offers a variety of solutions and services aimed at accelerating customer adoption, scaling and supply chain in metal additive manufacturing.

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Robots

Video: Construction 3D Printing with Robotics, Geopolymer

Alquist 3D is aiming to revolutionize construction and infrastructure with large-format robotic 3D printing using a carbon-neutral material.

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Automotive

Hitachi Rail Uses Roboze Technology to Produce Spare Parts

Using Roboze’s ARGO 500 3D printer enables Hitachi Rail to implement industrial 3D printing technology, using materials such as Ultem 9085 and Carbon PEEK for the production of spare parts for its trains.

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