Prototyping
The Case for Tackling the Toughest Material First
The increasing speed and power of high-end processors and data centers has created a market for advanced thermal management solutions. A Silicon Valley startup called Holo is dedicating its first line of products toward this market, starting with 3D-printed copper heat exchangers.
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Velo3D Partners with GoEngineer for Sales and Service Support
GoEngineer will be Velo3D’s largest partner in the U.S., while Velo3D’s other existing sales networks and direct purchase opportunities remain in place.
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DesktopMetal Introduces Pure Copper for its Studio System
Unlike laser-based processes (which often print chromium zirconium copper), the Studio System’s Bound Metal Deposition process is able to print pure copper, unlocking the full benefits of the material.
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Video: Programming for Additive Turning of Cylindrical Parts
Directed energy deposition while the part is spinning enables a means of 3D printing axially symmetric parts. The operation is like CNC turning with material added instead of machined. Open Mind discusses programming the machine paths for this type of build.
WatchSAE ITC Launches Data Consortium for Additive Manufacturing
Group to prepare rigorous material and process specifications for aerospace design community — especially those that are certified under the FAA, EASA, U.S. Air Force or other aviation regulatory agencies.
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Stratasys Program Brings Enterprise Software Connectivity to 3D Printing
Stratasys’ GrabCAD Software Development Kit gives customers the ability to integrate, manage and support additive manufacturing for production of end-use parts.
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Additive Manufacturing Creates New Paths to Production
On the journey from product idea to production, when does the “mold moment” come? That is, the moment of needing to invest in tooling and make design commitments. 3D printing can delay this step on the journey or even avoid it altogether.
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GM Opens Additive Industrialization Center Dedicated to 3D Printing
3D printing will help transform GM operations in product development, motorsports and manufacturing.
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3D Printing and the Next Giant Leap for Mankind
A collaboration between Aerojet Rocketdyne and NASA is resulting in critical parts being 3D printed for new versions of the workhorse RS-25 engine.
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Avoiding Costs while Adding Value with DFAM
Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) is as much about finding value as it is about avoiding costs with AM.
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