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Video: What Is Electron Beam Melting (EBM)?
Electron beam melting is the higher-energy metal 3D printing process offering advantages when it comes to productivity and thermal stresses. Here is an introduction to EBM.
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MC Machinery’s Wire-Laser Metal 3D Printer for Efficient, Versatile Processing
The printer applications include rapid prototyping, mold and die, one-offs, short runs, mass manufacturing, maintenance, repair, tooling and more.
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Lithoz Partners With SiNAPTIC for Ceramic Additive Manufacturing
The deal includes joint sales and marketing activities, as well as the purchase of seven Lithoz CeraFab S65 Medical printers for SiNAPTIC’s new research center in Lafayette, Colorado.
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Soniclayer 1600 Combines Ultrasonic 3D Printing With CNC Milling
The printer features an ultrasonic additive manufacturing 3D printing process which generates very little heat, making it possible to embed electronics, fiber optics, sensors and other components inside these prints.
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Sustainability in Additive Manufacturing Is a Moving Target: AM Radio #37
Assessing 3D printing as a sustainable manufacturing method is a complex problem. Dr. Tim Simpson and Stephanie Hendrixson discuss current research and future opportunities on AM Radio.
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Nexa3D Acquires Addifab
The maker of polymer 3D printers and the creator of technology for injection-molding-ready printed tooling are fully joined after announcing a collaboration last year.
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Formlabs Recognized for 3D Printed Nasal Swab Used in Pandemic
Group of experts quickly came together in early 2020 to create a 3D printed nasopharyngeal swab, which has been produced around the globe more than 100 million times using the USF-patented design.
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Production AM Demands Process and Procedures — More Machines Will Come Later
Arch Additive has transitioned to full production of implants made through electron beam melting. The transition has involved practices and personnel, not equipment. As customer products win approval and go to market, here are 5 operational moves the AM implant manufacturer has made.
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America Makes Announces Project Call for Process Qualification/Requalification Totaling $3.2M
Proposal submissions for the Demonstration of Novel Methods for Effective AM Process Qualification/Requalification – Delta Qualification project call are due by May 22.
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Mantle’s High-Precision Shaping for Automating Precision Toolmaking
The High-Precision Shaping feature expands the capabilities of Mantle’s hybrid metal 3D printing technology, enabling finer feature creation and dramatically expanding the geometries compatible with its TrueShape process.
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