Prototyping

Nikon Acquires Avonix Imaging

Nikon aims to strengthen its X-ray digital inspection solutions by combining its rotating target X-ray sources and proven software with Axonix Imaging’s expertise in the design of configurable systems, controls and product handling.

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Software

User-Friendly Mass Spectrometry Tool to Enable AM

The Massbox is a technology designed to simplify mass spectrometry by bypassing the need to send samples to the lab for characterization and testing purposes. Exum Instruments’ debut tool is suitable for AM as it can assist with quality assurance, material characterization and failure analysis.

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Supply Chain

The DOE-Funded Institute Working to Make Manufacturing More Secure

National research institute CyManII is working to protect U.S. manufacturing competitiveness, with efforts that touch on training, energy efficiency and cybersecurity. 

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Repair

Würth CEO Joins 3D Printing in Auto Collision Task Force

The task force will evaluate how 3D printed auto parts can be used to assist in the collision and automotive repair sector in a safe and regulated environment.

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Metal

Grenzebach Develops Automated Depowdering System for SLM Solutions

The DPS NXG enables automated depowdering of 3D components up to 2.3 tons.

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Lightweighting

3D Printed "Evolved Structures" for NASA Exoplanet Balloon Mission: The Cool Parts Show #61

Generative design creates stiff, lightweight brackets for EXCITE mission monitoring planets orbiting other stars. The Cool Parts Show visits Goddard Space Flight Center.

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Metal

Sintavia Receives Strategic Investment from Lockheed Martin

The equity investment will support continued development of Sintavia’s proprietary thermodynamic designs and components.

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Sustainability

Omni-Pac, HP Join Forces to Transform Molded Fiber Production, Reduce CO2 Emissions

The companies say this pioneering collaboration will drive digital transformation and sustainability in the packaging industry.

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Metal

How Norsk Titanium Is Scaling Up AM Production — and Employment — in New York State

New opportunities for part production via the company’s forging-like additive process are coming from the aerospace industry as well as a different sector, the semiconductor industry.

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Production

VOTE in The Cool Parts Showcase!

Your votes will decide the winners of our contest for the coolest 3D printed parts. Learn about the finalists and then cast your vote in each category: Best Bespoke Solution, Best Production Part and Best Proof of Concept. 

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