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DE Editors · February 17, 2015 · …Design has released GRANTA MI:Additive Manufacturing, a software designed to streamline data for parts made with additive manufacturing (AM). It incorporate industry best practices to manage material and process information.The main feature of MI:Additive Manufacturing is a data structure that defines the types of data that can be…
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Beth Stackpole · February 17, 2015 · …with Normal, which leverages additive manufacturing technology for large-scale customization of earphones. With 3D printing at the heart of its business model, Normal is a prime example of what's to come in the new era of localized, distributed manufacturing — a transformation called out by President Obama in…
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Jess Lulka · February 17, 2015 · …in the field of additive manufacturing, so he decided to contact them.” One of the main challenges during the design process, according to Egger, was modifying and perfecting the STL files. To produce the boot, his team decided to partner directly with CRP Technology because they were looking…
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DE Editors · February 16, 2015 · …removal, PMI (product and manufacturing information) import and viewing, lofted surface creation and specialist fillet removal tools. CADfix interfaces have been updated to support newer CAD systems and industry standard formats.Added geometry processing tools consist of Boolean functions that unite, subtract and intersect model components. Also available is…
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Brian Albright · February 16, 2015 · …ESA statement. “That represents a revolution in design and manufacturing.“You can see more images of the printer from a recent presentation here.Source: Space.com
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John Newman · February 13, 2015 · …run graphene through an additive manufacturing (AM) system, and now the waiting is over.A team of researchers from Imperial College London, and the University of Warwick, have successfully 3D printed small structures with graphene. Other researchers around the world have had success with printing simple nano-structures with graphene,…
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Brian Albright · February 13, 2015 · …National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), the organization will award more than $2.12 million in funding to the projects, with $998,000 in matching funds from the project teams. The three special topic project calls focus on closed-loop process control, open source protocols, and non-destructive evaluation (NDE)…
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Brian Albright · February 12, 2015 · …of high-end printers for manufacturing are being driven by use in aerospace (for production parts) and other industries. Oil and gas is the fastest growing industrial sector for these printers, with companies using the technology to create repair parts in remote or hostile locations. Another big growth areas…
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John Newman · February 11, 2015 · As with any manufacturing process, additive manufacturing (AM) is only as good as its materials. In some ways, AM is already ahead of the curve when discussing materials, simply because so little material is wasted during a build. The last several years have also seen an increase in…
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DE Editors · February 11, 2015 · …America Makes, has created an Additive Manufacturing Certificate Program. It includes a review course and a certification exam.The course, according to SME, includes instruction on foundational manufacturing principles in addition to in-field observation. Upon completion of the exam, examinees will have a knowledge of sand casting, CAD, investment…
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John Newman · February 10, 2015 · …at all familiar with additive manufacturing (AM) you’ll realize it isn’t a fast process. Some manufacturers have attempted to sell AM systems claiming the whole family, or even an entire party, could be entertained by watching democratization of production in action. Anyone who enjoys watching an entire print…
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DE Editors · February 6, 2015 · …a provider of rapid manufacturing services, has enhanced its Fineline Additive Manufacturing service. With the implemented improvements, the company will be able to ship 3D-printed parts as fast as one day. Engineers can have this rapid turnaround time for stereolithography or selective laser sintering. Designs can be uploaded…
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John Newman · February 6, 2015 · …the newest means of manufacturing, but it isn’t anywhere near perfect. Failed prints can be caused by any number of factors. For the most part, an object that has failed to print properly is headed for circular filing, or maybe the general recycle bin.Inventor Mark Dill has developed…
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Anthony J. Lockwood · February 5, 2015 · …and early ’90s when additive manufacturing — 3D printing — was first commercialized, it was similarly jeered. Even many of those who saw utility in 3D printing waved it off as technology of interest to academia, the military and the like. No way would 3D printing gain a…
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John Newman · February 5, 2015 · As additive manufacturing (AM) continues to grow, the amount of information and documentation available also grows. This can make finding which AM system or material is best for your particular needs to be something of a challenge. With so many trending AM stories, even the Internet has become…
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DE Editors · February 3, 2015 · …of its newly-branded direct manufacturing services and professional services as well as increased investment on long-term innovation and product introductions.According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Stratasys made large investments last year to introduce next-generation 3D printers and systems. However, MakerBot’s marketing and distribution strategy faced challenges, accruing…
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Anthony J. Lockwood · February 3, 2015 · Dear Desktop Engineering Reader:Additive manufacturing, machining and molding technologies for rapid prototyping or low-volume production come in all sorts of varieties. Choosing the right technology for your needs can leave you feeling as unsure as a high-wire performer with a sudden leg cramp. That’s OK. You’re probably more…
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John Newman · February 3, 2015 · Additive manufacturing (AM) could well end up being one of the greenest technologies. Not only can it reduce carbon emissions by shortening supply chains, it is also a key part of many new ideas for environmentally friendly systems. 3D printed solar cells could provide homes and businesses with…
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DE Editors · February 3, 2015 · …closed loop and advance manufacturing and monitoring platform.The first contract is designed to integrate predictive technologies into 3DS’ SLS (selective laser sintering) 3D printers. With this technology, organizations can monitor parts at the layer level during the manufacturing process.The second contract utilizes DMP (direct metal 3D printing) to…
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John Newman · February 2, 2015 · Watching an additive manufacturing (AM) system complete a print is not exciting. It seems to take forever to print the smallest objects, regardless of the fact that 3D printing is one of the fastest methods of manufacturing functional designs. That speed also allows AM to be used for…
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