Prototyping
The 12-Month Transformation of a 3D Printed Product's Design
Rapid product development and continuous improvement are among the advantages of utilizing 3D printing for production. Retraction Footwear offers a literal illustration of the design evolution possible in just one year.
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New Materials Support Medical-Grade Polypropylene Extrusion
PPprint’s latest portfolio of polypropylene grades support extrusion AM use for custom medical parts, like orthotics and orthopedic aids.
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Desktop Metal Qualifies 316L for Mass Production on Shop System
Shop System binder jetting is said to enable cost-effective batch production of high-quality 316L stainless steel parts via additive manufacturing.
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Volkmann Adds Adds Metal Powder Conveying, Recovery System to Test Lab
RAPID 2021: Volkmann PowTReX automatically transfers and recovers unused metal for reuse.
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Why Is There Reason for Optimism in Additive Manufacturing?
Implementing additive manufacturing is difficult and requires a significant pivot for an established manufacturer. Peter Zelinski and Stephanie Hendrixson discuss why making that pivot is worthwhile.
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Essentium Launches PEKK High-Performance Material
RAPID 2021: PEKK shares most of the performance attributes of PEEK, but has a lower crystallization rate and is less affected by the cooling process once the part is 3D printed, thereby minimizing warping.
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The Way Ahead for Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing
Tooling today, production tomorrow. The capability will advance as value is increasingly seen in lead time savings and design opportunities. Parts that today are cast offer a particularly promising application for a process that is “welding, except not.”
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Are Advances in Additive Manufacturing Being Led by Curmudgeons? AM Radio #4
Noting a pattern: Some of those winning positive gains with additive manufacturing are far from positive in discussing its promise. On AM Radio, Stephanie Hendrixson and Peter Zelinski unravel this seeming contradiction.
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American Precision Museum Launches Interactive Digital Exhibit
Support and inspire the future of manufacturing by honoring a manufacturing innovator, advocate or educator in new exhibit.
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