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Brian Albright · May 9, 2018 · …had developed. With traditional manufacturing, the bracket required eight components from several different suppliers. Now the bracket can be produced as one piece that is 40% lighter and 20% stronger than its predecessor.GM leveraged Autodesk’s cloud computing and AI-based algorithms, using a generative design approach to create the…
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John Newman · December 26, 2013 · Additive manufacturing (AM) is a powerful and versatile technology that can be used to build wonders in an ever-expanding number of materials. Parts of all kinds are manufactured, AM medical devices aid patients in new and amazing ways, and endless prototypes roll out of 3D printers. For the…
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John Newman · May 12, 2014 · Additive manufacturing (AM) has something to offer nearly any industry. Beyond the obvious uses, people continually come up new ways to utilize the technology. AM offers a level of innovative freedom that is only matched by its flexibility.Grace Choi, a Harvard graduate, has decided to put AM to…
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DE Editors · August 5, 2020 · …bring together two complementary additive manufacturing disruptors that are united in their pursuit of breaking speed, performance and productivity barriers in additive manufacturing,” said Avi Reichental, Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of Nexa3D. “We believe that the perfect strategic fit between our businesses and products, combined with the expanded…
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DE Editors · April 1, 2019 · The new LulzBot TAZ Pro fused filament fabrication 3D printer is designed to provide multi-material printing, soluble supports, enhanced 3D print quality, and easy, professional results, according to Aleph Objects. Independent vertical lifting hot ends and 360 degree part cooling allow printing with different material types, not just…
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DE Editors · June 29, 2021 · 3DQue Systems has released Quinly for Prusa, a 3D printing automation solution for the Prusa MK3 FDM/FFF 3D printer. According to the company, Quinly integrates with the Prusa MK3 seamlessly, and works with the printer’s built-in error-detection tools to run the printer continuously. Key features of Quinly for…
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DE Editors · December 20, 2018 · …metal printing systems for additive repair of gas turbine components in the energy and aviation markets. Huffman’s equipment and software are in production at many major manufacturers of aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines, who use its metal deposition capabilities to restore worn or damaged components at substantially…
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DE Editors · May 23, 2025 · …accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing. Ecosistema GO! is a project that promotes the adoption of additive manufacturing in strategic sectors, supported by the Center for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI) through the call for grants to Innovation Ecosystems based on Networks of Excellence Cervera. The initiative…
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DE Editors · May 30, 2024 · …and SPEE3Dcell Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing (CSAM) technologies to help “save” a ship that will be destroyed at sea and towed back to port. Navy reservists will be trained to operate the XSPEED to print crucial metal parts on demand. The US Navy's goal at SALVEX is to…
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Kenneth Wong · December 20, 2024 · AM (Additive Manufacturing) hardware maker Nexa3D recently sent a notice to its customers, signaling scaling back. The message reads, in part, “For the past eight years, Nexa3D has been proud to transform additive manufacturing with our ultrafast 3D printing solutions ... Unfortunately, like many others in our sector,…
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DE Editors · December 1, 2022 · …company focused on metal-based additive manufacturing, announces a solution that changes the scale of what can be manufactured. The solution will enable production of high-quality metal parts up to a size of 3.0x1.2x1.2 meter (LxWxH), SLM Solutions reports. The large-part machine concept contains a core unit and a…
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DE Editors · July 29, 2022 · …in material design for additive manufacturing, has recently launched AquaSys General Purpose (GP), a water-soluble support material compatible with most polyesters. It is a direct replacement for polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and yields performance and print fidelity with standard polylactic acid (PLA)-type build materials. Specifically designed for use in…
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John Newman · August 19, 2016 · …by those who regard additive manufacturing (AM) as nothing more than a rapid prototyping tool is that the technology is able to compete with existing manufacturing methods when it comes to mass production. While that may be true in some cases (for now), limiting your view of what…
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John Newman · February 1, 2012 · Everyone loves bacon. The problem is that everyone loves bacon so much it tends to quickly run out. What if, instead of having to run to the store to buy more juicy meat strips, you could just print some out? Someday soon that dream may become reality. Bacon…
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DE Editors · October 25, 2022 · The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) has opened online registration for its 2023 AMUG Conference, to take place in Chicago, March 19-23, 2023. The AMUG Conference is a users’ event open to owners and operators of industrial additive manufacturing technologies used for professional purposes. The AMUG Conference gathers…
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Brian Albright · May 30, 2022 · …Biden announced the new Additive Manufacturing (AM) Forward initiative, an effort to leverage advanced manufacturing technologies to help secure U.S. supply chains and encourage domestic manufacturing. AM Forward is a voluntary compact between large manufacturers and their U.S.-based suppliers. According to the announcement, AM Forward builds on the…
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DE Editors · June 24, 2024 · …Conrad Kao, director of Additive Manufacturing at Howco. “These advanced SLM 280 PS systems empower us to enhance our operational efficiency and cater to the intricate needs of the aerospace industry.” The collaboration focuses on optimizing the properties of C103 for rocket nozzles and other high-temperature applications. “This…
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Brian Albright · August 13, 2015 · The future of 3D printing will be tied to the success of printing with metal. According to a new report, “3D Printing of Metals: 2015-2025,” from Research and Markets and IDTechEx, metals are the fastest growing segment of 3D printing, with printer sales growing at 48% and material…
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Jess Lulka · March 12, 2015 · …standpoint.Stratasys, a fixture of additive manufacturing (AM) systems and services, recently launched Stratasys Direct Manufacturing. The subsidiary is a combination of two recent acquisitions: Harvest Technologies and Solid Concepts with Stratasys’ existing service bureau, RedEye.“At Stratasys, our M&A (mergers and acquisitions) strategy is focused on acquiring leading companies…
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John Newman · November 3, 2015 · Financial news surrounding additive manufacturing (AM) hasn’t been exactly uplifting in 2015. For all of its promise, AM seems to be falling victim to the hyped expectations surrounding it over the last few years, at least if you go by the metrics of share price. Not every company…
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