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John Newman · September 23, 2016 · …have benefited from by additive manufacturing (AM) that it isn’t really possible to say where the biggest impact has been felt. It wouldn’t be hard to argue that AM is a transformative technology for the medical field, where it’s been used for everything from building a better pill,…
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Brian Albright · June 25, 2015 · 3D printing is a disruptive technology, although in most industries that disruption has so far been minimal because adoption of the technology is still in the nascent stages. One market not typically associated with printing may also be poised for some disruption, though: pharmaceuticals.We’ve written before about novel…
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Brian Albright · May 13, 2014 · …(PTF) project, which was designed to improve access to additive manufacturing within the Navy. The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) is working on a data repository for model files that could be printed at remote locations using approved 3D printers.Source: U.S. Navy
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DE Editors · June 16, 2011 · …global study on the additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing state of the industry. This 270-page report marks its 16th consecutive year of publication. Additive manufacturing is the process of joining materials to make objects from 3D model data, usually layer upon layer, as opposed to subtractive manufacturing…
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George Kokoris · May 2, 2022 · Metal additive manufacturing (AM) makes it possible to produce high performing components that defy conventional manufacturing limitations. By enabling the production of strong, lightweight, performance-optimized parts, AM is a top choice for bringing function-driven designs to life. Yet every manufacturing process has its nuances, and for metal AM…
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DE Editors · February 24, 2022 · …agreement to acquire Titan Additive LLC (Titan Robotics), the Colorado-based designer and fabricator of large-format, industrial 3D printers. Titan Robotics provides solutions to its customers by developing application-specific processes using Titan’s additive manufacturing (AM) technology. With this acquisition, 3D Systems will expand the strength and breadth of its…
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John Newman · February 1, 2012 · At this point in its development, most people consider AM only to be suitable for small parts or prototypes. With a few notable exceptions (such as the Urbee), this tends to be true. However, South African manufacturer AeroSud is thinking big.With the aid of government investments, AeroSud has…
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Brian Albright · May 9, 2016 · Disney Research wants to accelerate 3D printing technology, and has filed a patent for a new technology that uses high-intensity light to harden photo-sensitive resin in one process. The device would print in “a nearly instantaneous manner.”The “3D Printing by Volumetric Addition Through Selective Curing of a Fluid…
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DE Editors · December 20, 2022 · …polymer, metal and ceramic additive manufacturing 3D printers, has received a purchase order from a European army, for a DragonFly IV, an additive manufacturing electronics (AME) 3D printer. This customer is the 10th western defense agency to become a user of Nano Dimension’s additive manufacturing systems. For reasons…
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DE Editors · August 13, 2021 · …technology, plastics technology and additive manufacturing, uses the Ultimaker S5 and Kimya’s ABS-ESD (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene - electrostatic discharge) to cost-effectively produce 300 accurate sealant parts annually with anti-electrostatic properties. These parts, designed to be integrated within an existing production line, provide thermal protection between two components within…
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Admin · August 14, 2017 · …are collaborating to establish additive manufacturing process parameters and material properties for Aeromet’s A20X aluminium alloy. The two companies are working together to optimize the processing techniques for the high-performance alloy on Renishaw metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems. They are also investigating a range of heat treatment regimes…
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DE Editors · May 23, 2022 · …the winners of its Additive Manufacturing Industry Awards, which were presented at RAPID + TCT 2022, in May at Detroit's Huntington Place. The awards were presented by SME's AM Technical Community Leadership Committee and Direct Digital Manufacturing Advisory Team. The Additive Manufacturing Industry Awards celebrate the accomplishments of…
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John Newman · February 15, 2012 · …of the promise of additive manufacturing (AM) is the ability to custom create parts for specific jobs. Granted, subtractive manufacturing has been at this for years, but the investment in time, money and specialized tools required to build a single part makes standard fabrication methods less than ideal…
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Jamie Gooch · September 17, 2012 · …then be replicated by additive manufacturing or traditional means. The 3DGage Portable CMM powered by Verisurf X Reverse Engineering software features measuring modes such as Probe Measuring and Probe Scanning combined with Point Cloud and Mesh Editing, Surface Modeling and Optional Solid Modeling.CMM’s combined with 3D model based…
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John Newman · June 12, 2015 · Additive manufacturing (AM) is here to stay and will only improve as time goes by and technology matures. Recognizing the value of AM, nations around the world have invested in it, organizing national workshops in order to remain competitive in the global market. The US has America Makes…
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DE Editors · May 13, 2016 · …extend Granta’s solution for additive manufacturing,” said Dr Patrick Coulter, chief operating officer at Granta Design. “The Senvol Database provides us with the best available additive manufacturing reference information, which both adds to our solution in this area and reinforces Granta’s strategy to provide the best single source…
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John Newman · June 17, 2013 · …“democratization” when talking about additive manufacturing (AM). They believe that the 3D printing revolution will give entrepreneurs and home users alike the ability to customize manufacturing in a way never before possible. In place of assembly lines churning out virtual clones of the same product, the democratization of…
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John Newman · April 28, 2016 · …industry and reduce our manufacturing costs to compete more effectively in a global marketplace. We expect that adopting a flexible manufacturing model will allow us to quickly scale production up or down based on market demands, without the fixed costs associated with maintaining a factory in New York…
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DE Editors · July 20, 2022 · …include early-stage design for additive manufacturing in its already differentiated 3D printing technology service allows 3DEO to help solve its customers’ needs at any stage of the product development lifecycle—with a goal of production at scale. “3DEO is a company built on the pillars of innovation—by innovators and…
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DE Editors · February 7, 2023 · …path to profitability. The additive manufacturing industry continues to mature and expand even in a challenging macroeconomic environment,” says Ric Fulop, founder and CEO of Desktop Metal. “These actions reinforce our highest priorities and create a flatter, more agile organization. I value the contributions of everyone who has…
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