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Postprocessing

Video: Ergonomics and Economics of Really Big Laser Powder Bed Fusion

The DMP Factory 500 solution currently operating at CIMP-3D offers a look at the equipment and steps necessary to 3D print metal parts at large scale.

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Automation

The Softer Side of Robots: Automating Additive Manufacturing

Robotic applications are expanding in additive manufacturing thanks to rubber and silicone-based systems that can easily adapt to parts of varying sizes and shapes without reprogramming. 

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Energy & Power

Nikon Lasermeister Metal DED 3D Printer and Scanner Developed for Industrial Applications, Turbine Blade Repair

This technology gives manufacturers the ability to build onto existing parts with high precision and utilize a variety of materials, reducing lead times and minimizing postprocessing requirements.

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Ross V Cone Blenders Provide Gentle, Effective Mixing

The Ross V Cone Blender is a common workhorse used throughout the process industries for mixing powders and other free-flowing solids.

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Aerospace

Sintavia Plans $25 Million Expansion in Hollywood, Florida

The investments in facilities and equipment will power company’s growth over the coming years, including being able able to meet the demand from the programs it supports for the U.S. Department of Defense.

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Tooling

UltiMaker Targets Light Industrial Applications With 3D Printer Designed for the Factory Floor

The company’s Factor 4 3D printer introduced this week is designed to complement conventional manufacturing equipment including CNC machining and automation.

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Materials

Q.ANT’s Compact Quantum Sensor Analyzes Particles for Improved Quality Control in Additive Manufacturing

The particle sensor measures the size, speed and trajectory of particles in liquids and gases.

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Materials

Replique Announces Public Launch of 3D Printing Material Hub

Following a successful beta release, the Material Hub is now openly accessible to the broader additive manufacturing community. It contains a collection of more than 400 polymer materials which have been compiled in collaboration with more than 25 material providers.

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Casting

How Machining Makes AM Successful for Innovative 3D Manufacturing

Connections between metal 3D printing and CNC machining serve the Indiana manufacturer in many ways. One connection is customer conversations that resemble a machining job shop. Here is a look at a small company that has advanced quickly to become a thriving additive manufacturing part producer.

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Casting

Southern Indiana’s Thriving AM Part Producer — What I Saw at Innovative 3D Manufacturing: AM Radio #49

Recorded just after the visit to the laser powder bed fusion contract manufacturer, here is a conversation exploring observations and impressions of this company and its metal 3D printing work.

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