Tooling
How to Build 10,000+ Shot Molds in Hours
Rapid tooling isn’t so rapid when it takes days to 3D print a metal mold, and then you still must machine it to reach the necessary tolerances. With Nexa3D’s polymer process you can print a mold in hours that is prototype or production ready and can last for more than 10,000 shots.
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Establishes Additive Design, Manufacturing Center
The center focuses on additive manufacturing applications, R&D, large-scale tooling and next-generation flight hardware to streamline the manufacturing of unmanned aircraft systems.
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BigRep Flow Workflow Automation for 3D Printing Parts
This design automation software is said to automate the entire application engineering process to produce ready-to-use tooling, such as jigs, fixtures and manufacturing aids.
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Additive Manufacturing at IMTS 2022: In the AM Pavilion, and Beyond: AM Radio #26A
Applications and technology for additive manufacturing — not just 3D printing — were widespread across the International Manufacturing Technology Show. Listen to our live discussion recorded during the event for observations on AM at IMTS.
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Velo3D Qualifies M300 Tool Steel for Use in Sapphire Printers
The company says the high-strength alloy combined with Velo3D’s end-to-end solution can improve the lifetime of tooling inserts and enhance manufacturing throughput for automotive manufacturers.
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Mantle Metal 3D Printing System for Toolmaking, Prototypes
The technology is designed for easy installation and use so that, with minimal training, manufacturers can have users quickly operating and running the machine.
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How Hybrid Tooling — Part 3D Printed, Part Metal Shell — Accelerates Product Development and Sustainability for PepsiCo
The consumer products giant used to wait weeks and spend thousands on each iteration of a prototype blow mold. Now, new blow molds are available in days and cost just a few hundred dollars.
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Top 5 Additive Manufacturing Trends You Can't Miss
Additive manufacturing has made significant strides since the last IMTS. Here are some of the trends to watch for from this year’s conference.
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Linear AMS Merges With Shapeways
The merger is said to enable both companies to better serve their customers’ needs, while accelerating innovation to offer more choices and greater possibilities in additive manufacturing.
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To Grow Additive Manufacturing Adoption, HP Is Aiming for the C-Suite
3D printing has been largely the purview of service bureaus and technical specialists but HP sees a future where it is increasingly the concern of OEM executives — and the company is taking steps to reach them.
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