Prototyping

Design

Video: The Additive Nozzle’s Origin Story

The LEAP engine fuel nozzle is likely additive’s greatest success in part production so far, but it wasn’t always clear that the nozzle could be made this way. This video from GE Aviation tells the story.

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Basics

Infographic: The Seven Families of Additive Manufacturing Technologies

An infographic from Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies offers a quick overview of the seven “families” of additive manufacturing.

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Metal

Video: Controlling Microstructure to Vary Material Properties in AM

A research institute explains its Optical Engine, which manipulates grain microstructure during the additive build in order to tailor a metal part’s properties.

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Mold Tooling

Shaking Off the Support System

Ultrasonics can remove mold support from the surfaces of an additively manufactured part and reduce cleaning time.

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A Walk Through the UCRI Advanced Manufacturing Center

The Advanced Manufacturing Center at the University of Cincinnati Research Institute is a resource for university students and faculty, as well as manufacturers.

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Composites

Additive Manufacturing with Composites at Carbon Fiber 2015

A cofounder of Arevo Labs will give a presentation on 3D printing with carbon fiber-reinforced polymers.

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Automotive

UAV Takes Flight with 80 Percent 3D-Printed Parts

A collaborative project leveraged FDM and other additive technologies to design and build an unmanned aerial vehicle.

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Supply Chain

Lowering Barriers to AM Integration

Renishaw's Solutions Center Network will offer "incubator cells" to help manufacturers learn about AM technology.

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Additive Manufacturing’s Assist to ID Grinding

Additive manufacturing helped Norton/Saint-Gobain achieve better cooling in a grinding application.

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Methods Event Debuts Additive Manufacturing Offerings

The company’s investments around its partnership with 3D Systems will help smaller manufacturers succeed with additive.

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