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How a Prototyping 3D Printer Became a Production 3D Printer
Boyce Technologies was already a leader in manufacturing communications devices, but 3D printing and a partnership with BigRep have helped it remain competitive—first through prototyping, and now in production.
Read MoreGF Machining Solutions Thinks Additive and Beyond
At the GF Machining Solutions 2019 Solution Days event, the company showcased two technologies that make clear its intention to move additive manufacturing into production.
Read MoreAre Crystals the Key to 3D Printing with Silicon Carbide?
If SiC was easier and cheaper to apply, we would find many more uses for this hard, lightweight ceramic. Researchers have found a promising additive manufacturing approach, with crystal growth as the bonding mechanism.
Read MoreVelo3D, Boom Supersonic Partner to 3D Print Metal Supersonic Jet Parts
Velo3D has announced its partnership with Boom Supersonic to print the first 3D metal parts on Boom’s XB-1 Mach-2.2 supersonic demonstrator aircraft.
Read More3D Printing the "Impossible" Metal Part
Velo3D’s SupportFree additive manufacturing process helps KW Micro Power turn a geometrically complex design concept into reality.
Read MoreAdditive Manufacturing for Hard Tooling
Hybrid manufacturing is enabling tooling to be made with additive processes.
Read MoreBlacksmith Promises Adaptive Manufacturing for 3D Printing and Beyond
Blacksmith, an artificial intelligence (AI) solution from Markforged, promises to adjust part designs and processes based on real results. The implication is better, easier 3D printing — but also adaptive manufacturing more broadly.
Read MoreGE Announces Additive Manufacturing Breakthrough in Commercial Aviation
Additive manufacturing is fulfilling its promise in the aerospace industry more than any other, as evidenced by more than 300 additively produced parts that help compose the new GE9X engine. GE Aviation has brought industrialized next-generation aerospace through additive manufacturing.
Read MoreFinally, a Metal Additive Manufacturing System That’s Built for Production
For metal additive manufacturing to become a viable alternative in a production environment, it must have the process controls expected of other manufacturing processes. That technology has finally arrived.
Read MoreVideo: Periscope Case Shows 3D Printing for Niche Manufacturing
Manufacturing without mold tooling allows the production quantity to be tailored to the market size.
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