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Decentralized Manufacturing Network Aims to Make 3D Printers a Shared Global Resource

The 3DOS additive manufacturing network will let OEMs and creators take advantage of open 3D printer capacity anywhere in the world.

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Look for The BuildUp, Our New Newsletter

The BuildUp is our new newsletter. Find quick reads from our editors about the developments they’re seeing.

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Energy & Power

MKS Instruments' App Measures Laser Energy for AM Industry

MKS Instruments’ Ophir StarViewer iOS App enables stand-alone measurement of high-power lasers in various additive chambers. The app offers wireless transfer of measurements via different data display options.

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Sigma Additive Solutions Partners With SLM Solutions to Optimize Quality Solutions in AM

Sigma’s PrintRite3D technology and SLM Solutions’ 3D metal printers will enable users to standardize product development. The shared goal is to integrate certified quality assurance software for the use of additive manufacturing machinery. 

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Cool Parts

3D Printed Valve Part Protects Pipes by Preventing Cavitation: The Cool Parts Show #56

The Fisher Cavitrol Hex trim from Emerson divides the fluid flow into numerous parallel streams thanks to geometry made possible through additive manufacturing.

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Materials

The Power of the Particle: Characteristics That Affect Powder Bed Fusion AM

A recent webinar explores the influence of powder properties and the direct effect they have on AM build outcomes. Detailed are several methods for measuring characteristics of particle shape, size and surface chemistry during the feedstock life cycle.

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Metal

Xact Metal Partners With GoEngineer in Canada

Xact Metal and GoEngineer strengthen their two-year partnership with GoEngineering now representing Xact Metal in Canada.

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Polymer

Mechnano Develops First Nano-Uniform ESD, High-Temp 3D-Printable Resin

The resin for quick-turn soldering processes can help electronic manufacturing service providers reduce cycle time, increase throughput and ensure nano-uniform ESD protection.

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Scaling Additive Manufacturing Means Scaling its Workforce: AM Radio #33

Dr. Tim Simpson joins Stephanie Hendrixson on the AM Radio podcast to discuss education options for AM, training within companies, and in-demand skills. 

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Materials

3D Printed Mold Tooling Advances in Performance With Proprietary Resin

Material improvements offer turnkey production and cost trimming with 3D printed mold tooling. A new, proprietary resin addresses the current limitations associated with 3D printing in polymer. 

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