Prototyping
Support Structures and Build Layout Lead to Series of Fails — AM: Why the Failure? #4
A 3D printed piston crown illustrates the iterative path to success often part of laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing.
WatchDigital Demo: Why LSAM?
Scott Vaal, Thermwood’s LSAM product manager, offers an overview of key aspects of the large scale additive manufacturing market. (Sponsored)
WatchMassivit 5000 Expedites Large-Scale 3D Printing
The Massivit 5000 is designed to dramatically expedite large-scale manufacturing, prototyping and tooling for the automotive, marine and rail industries.
Read MoreCummins Finalizes First Metal 3D Printed Production Part
Company is using high-precision binder jetting process to create lance tip adapter used in high horsepower engines.
Read MoreWagner Machine Co. Creates Challenging Assembly Replacement with Velo3D Printer
Real-time monitoring of entire 3D printing process ensures mission-ready quality of high-value parts for aerospace and defense customers
Read More3D Printed Tooling Supports Prototype Foam Seating
Automotive manufacturers and other OEMs require mold tooling to build foam components like seat cushions. 3D printed tools could be a faster, more affordable way to prototype and produce these parts.
Read MoreSand 3D Printing Benefits Lightweighting and EV Production
Brooks Crownhill Limited has used Voxeljet’s sand 3D printers to rapidly prototype automobile part molds, with the increased design flexibility enabling lightweighting while strengthening individual components.
Read MoreStratasys H350 3D Printer Delivers Production-Grade End-Use Parts
The Stratasys H350 3D printer is powered by Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF) technology to deliver production-level throughput for end-use parts.
Read MoreZVerse Launches “2D-to-3D” Automated Conversion for Part Production
Automation-assisted conversion generates usable 3D digital assets from legacy 2D manufacturing plans for service and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) part production
Read MoreHow Flowable Metal Paste Could Deliver on 3D Printing's Promise for Mold Tooling
A new 3D printing process that shapes extruded metal paste before sintering can produce fine detail and surface finish suitable for injection mold cores and cavities with limited or no additional postprocessing.
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