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How to Organize for Additive Production: AM Radio #42
Tim Simpson and Peter Zelinski discuss the next steps for succeeding with AM: After technical and process successes come the cultural, organizational and even costing considerations associated with this mode of manufacturing.
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Smart Layer Software Automates Visual Monitoring for Additive Manufacturing
Smart Layer software conducts a layer-by-layer analysis using computer vision algorithms and convolutional neural networks, then provides anomaly detection in real-time.
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Navy Improves Readiness of USS Bataan With 3D Printing Capability
Crew of USS Bataan completed the first metal 3D part fabrication and replacement for a de-ballast air compressor in only five days using a permanently installed metal 3D printer, demonstrating the impact this technology can have on operational readiness.
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AddUp Participates in $1.5M USAF Research on IN-718 Additive Manufacturing
AddUp is partnering with Zeda to provide critical project support to provide the USAF with a set of manufacturing guidelines to maximize the capabilities of LPBF to meet fleet readiness and sustainment goals.
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Consortium Aims to Bring High-Value 3D Printing to UK
Additive manufacturing experts aim to create accessible, large-format additive manufacturing technology that will make UK manufacturing more competitive and sustainable.
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3D Printed Lattices Replace Foam for Customized Helmet Padding: The Cool Parts Show #62
“Digital materials” resulting from engineered flexible polymer structures made through additive manufacturing are tunable to the application and can be tailored to the head of the wearer.
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Louisville Slugger Uses Formlabs Technology to Accelerate Innovation
Louisville Slugger relies on Formlabs’ Form 3 stereolithography 3D printer to create both prototypes and manufacturing aids for designs of the composite and aluminum bats swung by youth and collegiate players.
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JEOL Installing Metal 3D Printer at Cumberland Additive
This will be the first installation of JEOL’s E-beam system in North America, giving it new opportunities to demonstrate the abilities of the system in a dedicated environment for additive manufacturing.
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Solukon Creates Distribution Partnership with URMA
URMA is working with Solukon on the automated depowdering of metal parts.
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Caracol Develops Smart 3D Printing System for Large-Scale Components
The monitoring and automation system is designed to enable enhanced productivity.
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