Tooling

Software

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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Tooling

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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Metal

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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Metal

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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IMTS

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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Metal

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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Medical & Dental

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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LFAM

Airtech Validates High-Temperature Polymer for Large-Format Tooling, Moldmaking

According to the company, the polymer is well suited for high-temperature applications such as hot forming tools, autoclave molds, oven molds and self-heated molds.

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Polymer

3D Printing Supports Induction Coils — and Emergency Needs

As a participant in Michigan’s Project DIAMOnD initiative, Tucker Induction Systems received a 3D printer to use any way it saw fit, provided the capacity remains available in case of emergency. Use cases and lessons learned as part of this distributed manufacturing network. 

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