Prototyping
Metal 3D Printing in a Machine Shop? Ask the Marines
A hybrid system combining metal 3D printing with machining gives the Marine Corps perhaps its most effective resource yet for obtaining needed hardware in the field. It also offers an extreme version of the experience a machine shop might have in adding metal AM to its capabilities.
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NSL Material Testing Services Improve Print Outcomes
Rapid 2019: NSL Analytical Services offers characterization and materials testing services to confirm the quality of the materials used to print products and ensure successful outcomes.
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CIDEAS (Buildparts.com) Expands its Powder Bed Fusion Offerings with EOS P770 Dual-Laser Machines
Rapid 2019: Cideas now provides EOS P770 series printers which have dual lasers and large build areas.
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Desktop Metal Releases Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
Desktop Metal’s 316L stainless steel, developed for the Studio System metal 3D printing system, offers corrosion resistance at extreme temperatures.
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nScrypt 3D Prints Antennas on Complex Surfaces for Air Force
nScrypt’s research group, Sciperio, has recieved funding from the Air Force to continue its work to conform 3D-printed antennas to complex surfaces. Directly printing active phased array antennas on curved surfaces can make it feasible to include advanced communication technology directly into the body of a vehicle or aircraft, the company says.
Read MoreCecimo Aids EU AM Market Focus In Trade Deal
Cecimo has endorsed the EU’s desire to further its reach in the U.S. additive markets and expand transatlantic AM trade opportunities.
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Extrude Hone Thermal Energy Method Removes Metal AM Supports
Rapid 2019: Extrude Hone showcases a proprietary approach that uses thermal energy method (TEM) to address metal support structure removal.
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Collaboration Develops Image-Based Workflow for 3D-Printed Part Validation
A team from Synopsys, North Star Imaging and ANSYS developed a process using 3D imaging, processing and CAE to examine the performance of as-manufactured components.
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Hexcel HexAM Technology Produces Flight-Ready Parts
Rapid 2019: Hexcel’s HexAM additive manufacturing (AM) technology combines high-performance PEKK thermoplastics with carbon fiber to 3D print HexPEKK parts.
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CGTech Machine Simulation Software Operates Independently
Rapid 2019: CGTech’s Vericut version 8.2 CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software simulates CNC machining, additive and hybrid manufacturing processes.
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