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Glossary: Build Envelope

 
 
In 3D printing, the maximum physical size of a print that can be produced by a specific 3D printer or additive manufacturing system.
 
 

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Raytheon Technologies and Army Research Lab Pick 3D Systems’ Metal Additive Manufacturing Solutions
3D Systems’ DMP Factory 500 solution will be part of research effort to develop topological optimization that accounts for heat transfer.
A Winning Partnership

A Winning Partnership
Team Penske and Stratasys collaborate to make racecar design and manufacturing faster, safer and more economical.
Make Way for Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing

Make Way for Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing
The combination of new technologies and a maturing market has kicked off heightened interest in large-scale AM for production-grade applications.
VELO3D Launches Large-Format 1 Meter Tall Industrial 3D Metal Printer

VELO3D Launches Large-Format 1 Meter Tall Industrial 3D Metal Printer
The next-generation Sapphire machine will print up to 1 meter in height, a tall laser-powder additive manufacturing system.
Improving the 3D Experience

Improving the 3D Experience
SolidWorks 2020 offers a host of new features plus links to Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

U.S. Army Research Lab Selects 3D Systems to Develop Metal Powder 3D Printer
U.S. government invests $15 million towards the development of new metal 3D printing technology.

Workstations Meet Computer-Aided Optimization Software Challenges
Lower costs, higher power workstations evolve to power generative design and optimization-focused workflows.

FELIXprinters Launches Large Build Envelope Industrial Additive Manufacturing Solutions
FELIXprinters introduces the Pro L and XL Systems, expanding its industrial range of additive manufacturing machines.

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