Prototyping
The Logistical Value of AM
3D printing can permit a radical change in the geometry of a part. Have we yet seen the extent to which it might change that part’s point of production?
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Large-Format 3D Printer Builds Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Submarine
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has teamed up with the U.S. Navy to 3D print a demonstrator submarine hull for Navy SEALs application.
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An AM Voyage: Seeking Additive Manufacturing’s Next-Gen Metals for Ship-Based Repair
A research team at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering is using computational materials design to create new high-strength steels for the United States Navy.
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Building an Additive Manufacturing Business for Production
What does it look like to build a business based on AM production from the ground up? An Ohio medical device contractor is finding out.
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Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Are Two Different Things
And as AM continues to advance, the differences are becoming more pronounced and more important.
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HP Supports Material Development with Open Lab and Kit for Testing Spreadability
The company's materials head says independent efforts toward material development represent the fastest way for AM’s range of materials to expand.
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An Aerospace Perspective on Additive Manufacturing
A forum recently hosted by the Ohio Aerospace Institute featured compelling reasons for implementing additive manufacturing in the industry. The challenge? Education.
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3D-Printed Device Proves Rugged Enough for Dust-Free Tile Removal
Arizona Home Floors considered buying a mold to produce a plastic version of its DustRam product. But when a prototype proved durable enough to withstand working conditions, the production strategy shifted to 3D printing.
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Where Do I Start with Additive Manufacturing?
Here are a few basic questions to ask yourself before diving in.
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3D-Printed Tooling at Volkswagen Autoeuropa
A video illustrates how the automotive manufacturing facility is using Ultimaker 3D printers to dramatically reduce the time and cost of developing jigs, fixtures and manufacturing aids.
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