Prototyping
3D Printing Lightweights Large Cutting Tools Used in Machining
Larger machined parts require larger, heavier cutting tools. 3D printing enables Star SU Neher to produce lightweight large tool bodies and add features that improve tool life and performance.
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Markforged Acquires Teton Simulation
Integration of Teton’s cloud native simulation software into Markforged’s Digital Forge platform will enable manufacturers to validate advanced composite parts for demanding production applications.
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Microturbine Relies on 3D Printed Housing to Preheat Fuel
The aluminum housing designed with nTopology and made on a Velo3D laser powder bed fusion system helps realize what its creators say will be the highest-power-density small turbine yet produced.
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PostProcess’ Connect3D Software Unifies AM Digital Thread
Additive manufacturing platform is said to integrate with factory automation systems to support lights-out manufacturing for high-scale part production.
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Desktop Metal’s DM HH Stainless Steel for Wear, Corrosion Resistance
The company says using DM HH Stainless Steel (DM HH-SS) with its Production System enables customers to go to market at scale and eliminate operations such as plating, which can create supply chain complexity and may be harmful to the environment.
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How Additive Manufacturing Can Benefit from Blockchain: AM Radio #15B
Blockchain technology isn’t only suitable for protecting cryptocurrency and NFTs. This week’s episode of the AM Radio podcast looks at how blockchain is being applied to 3D printable files today, and how far this pairing could go.
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SKF, VBN Collaborate on Additive Manufacturing of Large-Size Bearings
The companies say that lighter weight large-size bearing have the potential to improve performance under demanding conditions and could enable further weight optimization of machinery.
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Binder Jetting Follows in Footsteps of Metal Injection Molding
For Smith Metal Products, additive manufacturing helps MIM customers finalize the design, but production opportunities are waiting.
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Aerospace Applications for 3D Printed Composites: AM Radio #15A
3D printed composites are taking the place of traditional metal parts in a specific niche of the aerospace industry.
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BCN3D Lithography 3D Printing Shape Parts in Open Air
Viscous resin is rapidly carried on a laminate to build each layer. LCD screen size, not vat size, is the limit on productivity.
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