Prototyping
AM Magazine Featured on “Making Chips” Podcast
The podcast's hosts engage an AM editor on additive manufacturing’s role relative to CNC machining.
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Manage AM Expectations with Simulation
Move additive manufacturing away from empirically driven development with simulation.
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Video: Microfactories, Large-Scale Machines and 3D Printers in Schools
Lonnie Love of Oak Ridge National Laboratories discusses the various factors that will contribute to the advance of additive manufacturing.
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DMRC Research Examines Properties of SLM Components
What will it take to bring metal 3D printing up to the level of true production manufacturing?
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Video: Is Additive Manufacturing a Competitor to CNC Machining?
Not at all, says Renishaw’s Robert Chiari. The manufacturing methods complement one another, which is why many machining facilities are looking to AM.
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FDM Enables “Smarter” Layup Tools
Building layup tools for composites via FDM eliminates some postprocessing and assembly steps, opening the door to more innovative designs.
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Selective Laser Melting in Action
Four recent projects take on selective laser melting technology to improve part design, process speed, safety and flexibility.
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Video: Toolingless Manufacturing and the Impact of Additive on Automotive Production
Jay Rogers of Local Motors discusses his company’s coming 3D-printed car and what it represents.
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New Research Advancing Additive Manufacturing Viability
New research shows that 3D-printed parts are similar to barstock and have high manufacturing repeatability.
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