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6 Reasons to Use Plastic 3D Printing
Smaller batches and shorter lead times are just two of the benefits of 3D printing parts in plastic. Here are six reasons to choose polymer additive manufacturing (with examples).
Read More9T Labs, Setforge Collaborate to Bring Additive CFRP to Production
9T Labs and Setforge will use Red Series and Additive Fusion Technology to create new parts and market opportunities using carbon fiber composites.
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The Challenge of Reclaiming Carbon Fiber for 3D Printing
Carbon fiber composite materials weigh significantly less than steel while offering comparable strength and performance. But recovering and recycling continuous fiber for additive manufacturing applications — without any effect on the mechanical properties — has proven extremely difficult. Here is how Oak Ridge National Laboratory is working to solve the challenge.
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Deakin University Launches Meld Program, Forms Alliance
Meld Manufacturing and Deakin University have formed an alliance to advance the science and application of the innovative solid-state metal additive manufacturing process.
Read MoreNanofabrica's Tera 250 Enables Micron Level Accuracy
Nanofabrica has unveiled its micro additive manufacturing (AM) technology, the Tera 250, said to be the only commercially available AM platform that can produce micro products with micron resolutions.
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Sustainability’s Moment Is Additive Manufacturing’s Moment
The disruption needed by additive manufacturing closely mirrors that required to implement the circular economy. Both can be pursued simultaneously — and the right time is now.
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Additive Manufacturing Will Aid And Accelerate The Circular Economy
A circular economy links material, design, manufacturing, product and end-of-life in a continuous, sustainable loop. This special report illustrates the roles for 3D printing every step of the way.
Read MoreHyperMill CAM Software Supports Additive Processes
Open Mind Technologies AG now offers an additive manufacturing capability option in HyperMill CAM software to support 3D printing/additive processes.
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How MSP and Renishaw Cut 3T-am's Part Setup Time and Improved Productivity
MSP recently worked with Renishaw PLC to automate part setup and improve productivity for additive manufacturing firm 3T-am, helping to cut part setup time from 5 hours to 10 minutes.
Read MoreFormer Morris Technologies Employees Start Advanced-Manufacturing Business
Greg Morris, founder of Morris Technologies Inc. (MTI), and former MTI employee Steve Rengers have started Vertex Manufacturing.
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