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SPEE3D’S Cold Spray Technology Prints Metal Parts in Sub-zero Environments
The company’s XSPEE3D printer was tested as part of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Point of Need Manufacturing Challenge
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3D Printed Spacer Grids for Nuclear Power: The Cool Parts Show #79
Westinghouse Electric Company is exploring laser powder bed fusion as a means of manufacturing spacer grids, critical parts of the fuel rod assemblies used in pressurized water reactors.
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AM's Protective Role in IndyCar's 2024 Season: The Cool Parts Show Update
In our recent livestream celebrating 5 years of the show, we described how the IndyCar top frame we covered protected drivers from serious injury soon after this 3D printed part was introduced. Here is that update or see the original episode:
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America Makes Announces $2.1M Project Call Winners
The project call, released in June 2024, consists of six topic areas of focus.
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For Production AM, Is Metal a Better Candidate Than Polymer?
Taking stock of the many AM successes we have covered on The Cool Parts Show, and what the breakdown by material type reveals.
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Can an AM Factory Make 600 Artillery Rounds Per Day?
Yes, and Big Metal Additive sees how! In this video filmed at BMA's facility, I talk about the robot DED process able to make projectile housings productively.
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Dual Shaft Mixer for Robust Industrial Mixing
Dual Shaft Mixers cater to multiple industries including chemicals, composites, batteries, adhesives and coatings.
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Vibration Compensation Could Increase Use of Robots for 3D Printing
Ulendo is working to apply its vibration compensation algorithm for FFF 3D printers to robots, which could expand the use of robots for 3D printing.
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The Top 10 Additive Manufacturing Stories of 2024
Defense, space exploration, thermal management — these are some of the topics that captured the Additive Manufacturing audience’s interest in 2024. But there’s also an overarching theme: Don't wait for additive manufacturing to be perfect. Instead, leverage the applications perfect for AM.
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The Cool Parts Show Fifth Anniversary Livestream: Watch the Recording
We discuss what the show reveals about the state of AM adoption so far. We share updates about cool parts we have covered. Join us in celebrating 5 years of the show about 3D printing for end-use part production.
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