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John Newman · November 18, 2014 · …at least four new additive manufacturing (AM) systems at the convention, including the ProX 400, ProX 500 Plus, ProX 800 and ProJet 1200. Each system represents a step forward for existing 3DS systems, integrating refined processes, larger capacity, and, in some cases, improved print times. The ProX 400…
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Jess Lulka · November 14, 2014 · …a provider of metal-based additive manufacturing technology and systems, has increased its North American subsidiary. SLM Solutions NA has relocated to a 7,170 square foot facility in Novi, MI. The company has also added additional engineering staff.“In this competitive environment, we are excited to continuously grow our capabilities…
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John Newman · November 14, 2014 · …which an investment in additive manufacturing (AM) has changed its business, you could do worse than pointing at GE. To date, GE has at least six facilities partially dedicated to exploring advanced manufacturing technologies, such as AM. According to GE, it will build around 100,000 parts with AM…
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John Newman · November 13, 2014 · …that is looking to additive manufacturing (AM) to help solve roofing issues in the poorer sections of the world. The modular nature of RMS’ roofing is intended to make it easy to install and maintain. Courtesy of RMS.In many parts of the world, roofing is constructed from cheap,…
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Brian Albright · November 12, 2014 · A former Microsoft employee has launched a Kickstarter campaign to support the development of an electronically conductive 3D-printing filament. Functionalize, founded by former Microsoft fellow Michael Toutonghi, hopes to raise $100,000. The Kickstarter campaign lasts until Dec. 10, 2014. A 3D-printed circuit made using Functionalize’s F-Electric conductive filament.…
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John Newman · November 11, 2014 · …landing site thanks to additive manufacturing (AM), and will be making history on November 12. Like its US counterpart, NASA, the ESA has been experimenting with a number of different ways to leverage the power of AM to work for space exploration.One potential method of using AM is…
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Jess Lulka · November 7, 2014 · …accepting applications for the Manufacturing Technical Assistance Program. Manufacturing companies with less than 100 employees are invited to submit project proposals for solving manufacturing process issues or supporting the ability to offer new services. Accepted projects will receive technical support through the center.While firms from any industry are…
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DE Editors · November 6, 2014 · …of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, has introduced the Fortus 450mc and Fortus 380mc production systems. The technology, according to the company, is focused on providing improved reliability, speed and accessibility.The Fortus 450mc can produce layer resolutions from 0.005 in. to 0.013 in., and manufactures parts up…
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DE Editors · November 6, 2014 · …company is hosting the Additive Manufacturing Design & Engineering Symposium.Furthermore, Altair and solidThinking will exhibit and present on methods and processes for component design to fully leverage 3D printing.“Whether the design goal is lightweight, performance increase or durability, it is always about working within the constraints of the…
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Jess Lulka · November 6, 2014 · …rapid prototyping and short-run manufacturing, has expanded its facilities an additional 5,500 sq. ft. This new addition will serve host to the company’s CNC (computer numerically controlled) machining department. It also allows for expansion of the company’s main manufacturing department.The company currently offers stereolithography, fused deposition modeling, PolyJet…
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John Newman · November 6, 2014 · Additive manufacturing (AM) has come a long way from a process mainly used for prototyping. Now, almost anything can be built using AM, and if it can’t, that doesn’t mean someone won’t try. If you read enough AM news, it can start to seem that all the biggest…
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Beth Stackpole · November 6, 2014 · For the better part of a year, a cross-functional team is tasked with designing, building and testing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can collect data on soil and water distribution to help farmers boost crop yields and food production. The dispersed team leverages state-of-the-art tools like PLM…
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John Newman · November 5, 2014 · …easy to talk about additive manufacturing (AM) and hope for a better future, but it is another thing completely to actually back that talk with cash. Autodesk is looking toward a brighter future in which it has a significant share, thanks to its open source Spark project. Both…
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DE Editors · November 4, 2014 · …of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, has launched two new PolyJet-based printers. The Objet30 Prime and Objet Eden260VS are suitable for both desktop and professional applications.The Objet30 Prime desktop printer is, according to the company, the most advanced PolyJet desktop 3D printer and offers an unparalleled combination…
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John Newman · November 4, 2014 · …a healthy number of additive manufacturing (AM) companies, preparing to showcase new releases.The first out of the gate this year, and with probably the largest offering, is Stratasys. According to the company, Stratasys will be releasing 11 new products at EuroMold 2014, including new materials and new AM…
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Pamela Waterman · November 1, 2014 · …parts out of metal, additive, subtractive and hybrid technologies may all offer a solution that meets your needs. Mindful of the old adage, “what the customer really wants is a hole, not a drill,” system manufacturers and supporting businesses continually work to supply a tool that simply gets…
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John Newman · October 31, 2014 · …specifically on an Objet additive manufacturing (AM) system. Now, AM and Iron Man have moved well beyond the movie. Try Googling Ironman plus 3D printing and have a look at all the different ways people have found to use AM to build their favorite superhero.3D printing was also…
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John Newman · October 30, 2014 · …an object from an additive manufacturing (AM) system is generally the easy part of the process. Building the digital design required for that first print takes much, much longer, and requires specialized knowledge. Even if you are able to scan the object to be 3D printed, you still…
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Kenneth Wong · October 29, 2014 · A #SimulationFriday participant on Twitter shares the outcome of a Halloween-inspired CFD session.This week, members of the CFD community on Twitter known for their #SimulationFriday showdowns decided to launch another timely hashtag: #SimulationHalloween.Patrick Hanley, an aerospace engineer and owner of Hanley Innovations, used Stallion 3D, an aerodynamic CFD…
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Jamie Gooch · October 29, 2014 · …two major issues with additive manufacturing: speed and material quality.“We actually think we’ve solved these problems,” Whitman reported at HP’s annual shareholders meeting in March. “The bigger market is going to be in the enterprise space, manufacturing parts and prototypes in ways that were not possible before.”More speculation…
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