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Recap: The Additive Manufacturing Workshop for Automotive
The inaugural AM Workshop for Automotive at the North American International Auto Show brought together the world’s top automotive and additive manufacturing technology experts on one stage. Here’s what they had to say.
Read MoreGefertec, Linde Partner on Additive 3DMP Research
Gefertec and Linde have partnered with two other companies to research Gefertec’s 3DMP 3D printing process and ultimately determine what gas and oxygen percentage needs to be used to optimize high-production of larger titanium alloy parts.
Read MoreVoestalpine Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
The Voestalpine Additive Manufacturing Centre has announced its ISO 9001 certification in AM component creation for advanced industries.
Read MoreVolkmann's PowTrex Enables Safe Metal Powder Transfer
Rapid 2019: Designed to eliminate waste of metal powders and avoid risks when handling materials, the PowTrex from Volkmann is said to work in both normal air environments and under an intert gas.
Read MoreInside the Penn State Additive Manufacturing Master’s Program, Part 1
PSU's engineering master's degree in additive manufacturing and design offers students and manufacturing professionals a higher education in a continuously maturing field.
Read MoreTahoe Boats Collaborates with Thermwood on 3D Printing for Boat Design
Thermwood assisted the building of Tahoe Boats’ T16 boat design, using its Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM) system to custom print necessary tools and patterns. This is the first time 3D printing has been used on an actual boat production at this scale, according to the company.
Read MoreOptomec Partners with Phillips Federal
Optomec has partnered with Phillips Federal to resell Optomec’s LENS systems to U.S. government facilities.
Read MoreBrandenburg University of Technology Installs Lunovu LDM System
A Lunovu Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) system now resides at the Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU) in Cottbus, Germany, to be used by students and staff for mechanical design and manufacturing.
Read MoreFelixPrinters Launches Pro 3 3D Printer
FelixPrinters has launched its Pro 3 3D printer for industrial applications.
Read MoreWhy GM’s Electric Future Is Also an Additive Future
Production capacity isn’t the only reason that additive has been slow to make inroads into the automotive industry. There is a larger barrier to entry—one that General Motors and Autodesk are working to overcome.
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