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Metal

Penn State to Install Super-Finishing Lab for Metal 3D-Printed Parts

The funding for the lab is part of a one-year project to explore the uses of metal 3D printing for naval applications. 

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Automation

One-Piece Robot Gripper Actuated by Shop Air

The pneumatic gripper 3D-printed as a complete working unit has demonstrated its effectiveness for continuous operation over time. It is one illustration of the role additive is liable to play in making robotic automation easier.

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Metal

Kason 3D-ReKlaimer Recovers Metal 3D Printing Powder

The self-contained metal powder reclamation system uses multi-plane, inertial vibration and ultrasonic frequencies to sift metal powders. 

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Materials

GKN and Porsche Develop AM Transmission Part Using New Metal Powder

Using a combination of metal powder-bed fusion and metal powder 20MnCr5, GKN Powder Metallurgy and Porsche 3D-printed an intricate differential housing with gear ring unit on a front traverse transmission. 

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Binder Jet

Farsoon FS121M Offers Multiple Spot Diameters for Metal Sintering

The Farsoon FS121M, an accessible small-frame metal laser sintering system, enables the operator to select between multiple spot sizes and recoating blades.

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Automotive

Roush Uses Engine Cylinder Head to Prove Out Additive Manufacturing

A 3D-printed cylinder head investigation reveals the possibilities of additive manufacturing.

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Basics

Video: Advice to Manufacturers Getting Ready to Start in Additive

“It can be daunting,” says GE’s Greg Morris. “You have to make some tough decisions while things are not going well.” And yet, as he looks to the future of additive manufacturing, he says, “There is probably going to be a shortage of supply, not demand.”

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Machining

Autodesk Powermill 2019 CAM Software Supports Hybrid Manufacturing

Autodesk’s PowerMill 2019 CAM software includes developments that are designed to enhance existing functionality for high-efficiency machining and deposition.

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Production

Carbon Releases Epoxy (EPX) 82 and Elastomeric Polyurethane (EPU) 41

Carbon’s Epoxy (EPX) 82 is a high-resolution and high-strength engineering material with long-term durability, and its Elastomeric Polyurethane (EPU) 41 is a production-scale elastomeric material offering higher resilience for making durable, elastic lattices.

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EU Commits to Additive Manufacturing Industrialization at AMEC

This year's Additive Manufacturing European Conference (AMEC) emphasized fiscal and R&D incentives, standardization efforts, legislation related to AM. 

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