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The Top 10 Additive Manufacturing Stories of 2024
Defense, space exploration, thermal management — these are some of the topics that captured the Additive Manufacturing audience’s interest in 2024. But there’s also an overarching theme: Don't wait for additive manufacturing to be perfect. Instead, leverage the applications perfect for AM.
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Siemens Expands U.S. Additive Manufacturing Research, Development Initiatives
The company plans to leverage its motion control, automation hardware, digitalization software and technology capabilities at its Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub (CATCH) to serve as an ecosystem platform for machine builders, machine users and additive design engineers.
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Semiconductors, Tungsten, AM Affordability and More from Formnext 2024: AM Radio #56
The trade show included increased applications for the semiconductor market, machine launches and technology advances aimed at cost cutting, plenty of LFAM and more. Listen to our conversation on Formnext 2024.
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Dyndrite SMART Script Automates Generation of 3D Layouts That Adhere to ASTM/ISO Standards
Developers say that automating this process enables manufacturers to achieve approximately 99% labor savings, eliminating human error and accelerating workflows across multiple machines and materials.
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Formlabs’ Form 4L, 4BL Designed for Reliable, High-Speed SLA 3D Printing
Other innovations include the Developer Platform which offers flexibility and control to unlock new workflows, applications and material options; and additional printer accessories, SLS materials, PreForm features and postprocessing solutions to empower users with more scale, throughput, affordability and performance.
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7 Things We Saw at Formnext 2024 — Video Playlist
There were countless processes, applications and announcements at Formnext 2024. Here are seven standouts Peter Zelinski and Stephanie Hendrixson caught on film.
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HP Adds Texture Library to 4D_Additive Software to Enable, Simplify Customized 3D Printing Surface Designs
The interaction between the CoreTechnologie’s 4D_Additive software, HP textures and HP printing process creates 3D printed components with customized surface designs to enhance the look and feel of 3D printed components.
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1000 Kelvin Enhances AI-Automated Build Prep Workflow Software for Metal 3D Printing
Formnext 2024: 1000 Kelvin has expanded its flagship AMAIZE AI co-pilot software to include a more comprehensive suite of advanced automation tools for metal laser powder bed fusion workflows.
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WASP Develops Sustainable Solutions for Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2024: Italy-based Wasp has developed technological solutions for additive manufacturing (AM) which are centered on sustainability, precision and creative freedom. This includes printing 100% recycled plastic directly from shreds, dynamically controlling pellet coloring and testing advanced geopolymer materials for reduced CO2 emissions.
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Trinkle Additive App Suite Features Collection of Accessible, Intuitive Design Apps
Formnext 2024: The Additive App Suite builds on the success of the company’s fixturemate — a user-friendly design app for creating fixtures. The software includes three new apps with more to come.
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