Prototyping

Composites

Purdue University to Establish Thermwood LSAM Research Laboratory

Collaborative efforts like this can bring together diverse organizations that specialize in different aspects of an emerging technology and often produce results that none of the participants could possibly achieve on their own.

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Aerospace

Lightweight Combustion Chamber for 3D Printed Rocket Engine: The Cool Parts Show #30

An engine for repeated trips to the moon is 3D printed in just three pieces from a metal matrix composite combining aluminum for weight saving with ceramic for high-temperature performance.

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Metal

Plotting a Pathway to Profitable AM

The cost per pound for a metal AM part may shock you, but that knowledge is essential to help you plan your journey to success with Additive Manufacturing.

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Heat Exchangers

Photopolymer Printers, Open Access Software Enable New Applications

The company’s printer versions are tailored for specific-use cases, giving users the power to develop new advanced materials.

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LFAM

ExOne Acquires Freshmade 3D Assets

ExOne believes Freshmade 3D’s patented approach offers additional unique benefits and can help accelerate adoption of 3D printed sand tooling solutions.

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Polymer

3D Printed Snakes Reveal Unseen Desert Wildlife (Includes Video)

At the University of Texas El Paso, a biology researcher teams up with a manufacturing technology instructor to produce rattlesnake models realistic enough to draw predators.

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Polymer

Farsoon's 403P System Lowers Mann+Hummel's Prototyping Costs

Farsoon’s 403P AM system enabled Mann+Hummel to solve cycle and cost challenges stemming from recent evolutions in the Chinese automobile industry.

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Lightweighting

Safran, SLM Solutions Test Technology for Large Airplane Component

In a joint project, Safran Landing Systems and SLM Solutions tested selective laser melting to produce a component of a nose landing gear for a bizjet, marking a world first for a part of this size.

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Polymer

Gardner Business Media Unveils New Trade Show for Plastics Market

The Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) to launch in greater Chicago in March 2022, filling a void with an event in a vital market for plastics.

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Materials

Kennametal Develops First Stellite Powder for 3D Printing

Stellite 21 AM powder enables customers to achieve similar wear and corrosion resistance properties in additively manufactured parts.

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