Punch Torino: A Legacy of Automotive MasteryNestled in Italy's automotive heartland, Punch Torino stands as a beacon of engineering brilliance. Since 2005, Punch Torino had grown from a small spin-off to a leading European R&D facility, employing over 700 experts from 12 nations. Their …
Industrial 3D Printing Case Studies
Learn from the successes of those who have implemented industrial and serial production 3D printing into their work-flows and manufacturing operations.
We have listed a host of great 3D printing case studies and examples below. Each highlights the various aspects of 3D printing and the applications, where innovators and early adopters have used 3D printing to gain a competitive advantage.
3D Printing – Strengthening the Z Axis Using Co-Part Assembly
Want to gain 87% better strength out of the same part? Check out the latest episode of Markforged Reinforced, where their engineers share valuable tips for designing for additive manufacturing.Introduction: The Power of 3D Printing3D printing is revolutionizing the world of manufacturing. …
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Part Machinist? Cut your machine time in half.
Not familiar with 3D printing? Sure, that's not a problem says Josh Tucker.Josh freely admits that he knew nothing about additive manufacturing before he was shown how to print industrial fixtures that are now essential to the operation of his company.Over the course of more than …
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Markforged Video – How to Strengthen Your 3D Printed Parts Along the Z Axis | Reinforced
How we can improve the z-axis strength of our 3d printed parts? This step-by-step video can help you make some of your parts instantly stronger with just a little bit of redesign. Let's look at an example. We're building a part, in this case out of a chopped carbon fibre and nylon material. In this …
YOU MAWO 3D Printed Eyewear
3D printing pioneers for eyewear of the future: personalised made-to-measure frames. Unique & sustainable 3D-printed eyewear, based on a 3D-scan, produced exclusively for the wearer. YOU MAWO benefits from a scalable and reproducible process and a wide range of available colours.Who are YOU …
Reverse-engineering automotive parts using metal 3D printing technology
The CustomerRPG Industries is a full-service manufacturer working with automotive, aerospace, and oil industry clients. Started in 1995, the company primarily offers EDM, CNC machining, waterjet cutting, and additive manufacturing services.The ChallengeRobert Ginsburg, President of RPG …
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Healthcare shortages resolved using 3D Technology
The 3D printing industry stepped up to the plate when people need them most, assisting to produce tens of thousands of high-quality parts in a matter of weeks. The Covid-19 pandemic found many companies suddenly collaborating with local governments to assist in proving the critical medical …
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Volvo Group 3D Printing for Lighter Engines
A team of Volvo Group engineers from Renault Trucks in Lyon has succeeded in building and running an engine with some vital 3D-printed components. As a result they were able to reduce both the number of components in the engine and the weight by about 25 %. This could lead to greater payloads and …
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Windows and protective barriers for heavy grade coaches and buses – Arow Global
Windows and protective barriers for heavy grade coaches and buses make up the main product line of Arow Global, a Wisconsin based company specializing in transportation window systems. The company strives for design simplicity, robustness, and excellence to keep drivers and passengers safe and …
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How Saint-Gobain Increased Productivity with Markforged Technology
Discover how Saint-Gobain improved the overall workflow of production activities after putting their Markforged X7 to use.Here’s an all-too common scenario for manufacturers: A simple customer request for a design change escalates, resulting in hundreds of hours of labor and significant costs to …
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Dunlop Systems & Components – Markforged Case Study
Dunlop Systems and Components utilized Markforged 3D printer solutions to produce custom tooling for their facility, saving tens of thousands of dollars.THE CHALLENGEDunlop Systems is a British automotive manufacturing company based just outside of Birmingham, specializing in Anti-Vibration …
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Reinventing a High-Performance CPU Cooler with Additive Manufacturing
A Disruptive Innovation of Thermal ManagementHigh heat loads limit the miniaturization of portable computers, power electronic devices and high-power LED lighting. Most ambitious technological solutions from the lab are not ready for mass production and deployment in consumer products. But …
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Optical Tomography Enables Considerable Savings in Quality Assurance of AM Parts
End-To-End Monitoring During Series ProductionComponents produced for the aerospace industry must satisfy strict quality assurance criteria. Especially in series production environments, there are high standards for component quality and hence process stability and reproducibility. End-to-end …
3D Printed Prosthetics: How One Company Is Helping Those in Need
With the advent of 3D printing, along with the latest manufacturing materials, innovators in the mobility space are now able to provide a greater level of independence and a better quality of life for amputees and those affected by neurological disorders. Millions of people around the world depend …
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NextGenAM – pilot project for automated metallic 3D printing proves a complete success
NextGenAM – pilot project for automated metallic 3D printing proves a complete success. Joint project between Premium AEROTEC, EOS and Daimler demonstrates huge potential for the production of replacement parts and series-production components.Joint project between Premium AEROTEC, EOS and …