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3D Printing Reduces Time, Cost of Building Molds for Composites
Massivit 3D’s cast-in-motion technology uses a 3D printed gel to expedite production and lower costs associated with making molds for large, fiber-reinforced composite parts.
Watch5 New Members Join AMGTA to Promote Sustainability
Höganäs, Arkema, Flam3D, Massivit 3D and the UK National Center for Additive Manufacturing join global trade group to promote sustainability in additive manufacturing.
Read MoreKimya Working to Expand Range of Recycled High-Performance 3D Filaments
Kimya researchers are now targeting between 70% and 100% recycled materials in so-called high-performance filaments, without affecting the properties.
Read MoreOur 10 Year Anniversary! We Note Changes, Revisit Leading Stories
This month marks the 10-year anniversary of Additive Manufacturing Media. We return to find new stories at companies we have covered in the past, and we take stock of how dramatically AM has advanced in the span of just one decade.
Read MoreHP Inc. Acquires Choose Packaging
Choose’s technology provides an alternative to plastic bottles and can hold a variety of liquid products.
Read More3D Printed Composite Bracket Versus Machined Steel: The Cool Parts Show #41
Can a 3D printed composite bracket work as well as one machined from steel? Can it also be faster to make and cheaper to produce? In this episode of The Cool Parts Show we explore a new way of manufacturing a bracket for a helicopter door hinge, and similar small parts today made from metal.
WatchU.S. Air Force, GE Additive Reach Next Milestone in Pacer Edge Program
Phase III of the program tackles the Air Force’s sustainment behemoth of ‘cold starts’ head-on.
Read MoreSciaky Delivering World’s Largest Metal EB DED 3D Printer
Contract calls for a customized, high-deposition EBAM 300 Series additive manufacturing system to Turkish Aerospace Industries to 3D print titanium aerostructures 6 meters (nearly 20 feet) in length.
Read MoreCan Additive Manufacturing Materials Challenges Be Solved with Design?
TPU manufacturer Lubrizol says yes: Production-ready materials are here, and 3D printing-enabled design has only begun to realize their capabilities.
Read MoreThe Broad Promise of Large-Format AM: AM Radio #10B
3D printing makes very large parts easier to produce. Julia Hider and Peter Zelinski discuss the promise of additive manufacturing for big parts on the AM Radio podcast.
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