Prototyping

Touch Probe Improves 3D Printing with MakerGear M3

MakerGear’s M3 3D printer features a touch probe that expedites, manages and improves the print bed leveling process by providing simple instructions to the operator.

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3D-Printed Fixtures Aid CMM Inspection of 3D Printer Parts

Cincinnati Inc. has found that 3D-printed fixtures save money and effort in the inspection process for machined parts used in its SAAM 3D printers. 

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IMTS

EOS to Unveil a New Metal Additive Platform, New Booth Design at IMTS

At its newly-designed booth for IMTS, EOS will debut the new M 300 Series metal additive platform: a four-laser system that features full-field overlap and increased productivity of four to 10 times over its workhorse M 290.

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Materials

Takumi Machining Center Integrates 3D-Hybrid AM Tool

The addition of a wire-arc additive manufacturing tool integrates 3D printing into a double-column machining center.

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DMG MORI to Relocate U.S. Headquarters to Chicago’s South Side

The move aims to address the coming need for engineering talent. Locating close to the Illinois Institute of Technology will provide access to students and expose them to manufacturing technology including additive, which was an important part of the discussion with IIT.

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Construction

Colorado Alliance Will Advance Sustainable Thermoplastics and Additive Manufacturing

Vartega, the Colorado Cleantech Industries Association, and a group of industry and academic partners have founded an Advanced Materials and Additive Manufacturing Infrastructure Development and Education (AMIDE) Alliance.

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Metal

Renishaw InfiniAM Spectral Software Monitors Laser Powder-Bed Fusion

The real-time monitoring software enables manufacturers to gather meltpool data for traceable production and process optimization in metal 3D printing.

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Mold Tooling

Hermle Combines Metal Powder Application Process with Five-Axis Machining

Hermle integrated its MPA technology, a process where metal powder is applied by kinetic compacting to build completely sealed materials, in a Hermle five-axis machining center to create parts with highly complex inner geometries.

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Space

RUAG and Oerlikon Partner for 3D Printing of Components for Space

The companies will develop processes and standards for the additive manufacturing of metal space components, and explore the refinement of existing alloys.

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Supply Chain

HP Opens Production-Grade 3D Printing Center in China

The Lanwan Intelligence – HP Multi Jet Fusion Technology Mass Manufacturing Center will manufacture production parts for automotive, consumer goods and other industries. 

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