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GE Additive Acquires Simulation Software Developer
GeonX is the maker of Virfac simulation software for additive manufacturing, welding, machining and heat treatment processes in various industries.
Read MoreCarbon Expands Capabilities of Its 3D Printing Software
The new tools are supported by a cloud-based computational technique that simulates the company’s digital light synthesis (DLS) 3D printing technology.
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Overcoming the Challenges of Copper
A research organization in Germany is developing a laser beam source that operates with a green light, enabling selective laser melting of a copper alloy.
Read MoreMatsuura Machinery USA Completes Lumex Laboratory
The laboratory will serve as a research and demonstration facility to support sales and service of the company’s Lumex Avance series.
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Here Is What a Four-Laser Machine Can Do—and Here Is the Hardware Used to Do It
One laser gets you this far. Two lasers get you this much farther. These productivity comparisons with a four-laser machine also show the cooling geometry that brings four lasers together.
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GE Additive Reveals Binder Jet Machine Prototype
The H1 machine was developed from concept to first print in 47 days, the company says.
Read MoreArconic and Airbus Team Up to Advance AM for Aerospace
The companies will pool their resources to develop processes to produce structural 3D-printed aerospace components.
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Vader Systems Announces First Sale of Mk1 3D Printer
The first commercial sale of the metal 3D printer will go to a Tier One supplier of automotive components.
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Advantages of Wire Over Powder in Additive Manufacturing
Gefertec says its wire-fed additive manufacturing systems can overcome existing process limitations of powder-fed systems.
Read MoreRenishaw Collaborates with Identify3D to Secure AM Processes
The goal is to protect digital intellectual property, enforce production rules and provide traceability in the digital supply chain for Renishaw’s AM systems.
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