Prototyping

Software

Rize Add-in Integrates with Solidworks

As the result of a deepened partnership between the two companies, users can more easily transfer files from Solidworks to the Rize slicing software.

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Space

Plural AM's Material Management System Reduces Humidity

Rapid 2018: The system’s low-humidity, UV-free space is designed to increase material performance and shelf life.

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Previewing Rapid + TCT 2018

The annual trade show and conference has much to offer users of 3D printing technology. Review some of the highlights and plan your visit. 

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Machine Learning for Invention Will Aid and Be Aided By AM

Neural networks that learn by trial and error—learning, in fact, like a child—will map the constraints of AM systems, allowing part designs to be optimized for those systems.

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Metal

Sodick's OPM250L Supports Simultaneous 3D Printing of Multiple Parts

Rapid 2018: Parallel mode technology enables the OPM250L metal 3D printer to sinter multiple parts at once with a single laser. 

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ShapeGrabber Ai310 Automated 3D Scanner Speeds Inspections

Rapid 2018: The industrial scanner data can be compared to CAD models and used to generate visual reports.

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Arburg Freeformer Enables Users to Qualify Materials

Rapid 2018: Arburg’s Freeformer saves and analyzes process data, and can optimize designs to quickly produce cost-effective prototypes and functional parts.

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Space

DMG MORI Prepares for New Additive Debut in the United States

While the 2018 DMG MORI open house in Pfronten, Germany, did not feature any world premieres in the additive space, all signs point to the Lasertec 30 SLM hitting the U.S. market soon.

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Materials

Russell AMPro Sieve Station Aids Powder Recovery

The sieving station helps to ensure the quality of powders used in additive manufacturing (AM). 

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Renishaw RenAM 500Q's Four Lasers Increase Productivity

Rapid 2018: Renishaw’s RenAM 500Q additive manufacturing system is designed to improve productivity and reduce cost per part to bring AM to new industries.

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