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Wanting to learn more about Additive Manufacturing? Here are a collection of articles on Additive Manufacturing as you explore the technology.
Additive Manufacturing, also know as 3D printing, is the construction of a three-dimensional object from a 3 dimensional CAD model. The term "3D printing" can refer to a variety of technologies where a material is bonded to create a three-dimensional object, typically layer by layer.
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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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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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 …
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 …
Next level blasting systems purpose-built for the factory of the future & high-volume production with Additive Manufacturing.Talk to us about your post processing requirements …
[Read more...] about Introducing The New DyeMansion Powershot Performance Series
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 …
[Read more...] about Reverse-engineering automotive parts using metal 3D printing technology
On 24 March 2021 , post-processing pioneers, DyeMansion, will introduce the totally new Powershot Performance series and a new generation of their classic Powershot C & S models. The Powershot Performance series is designed for users of industrial Additive Manufacturing targeting serial …
[Read more...] about DyeMansion Announces the Expansion of the Powershot Product Portfolio
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 …
[Read more...] about Healthcare shortages resolved using 3D Technology
Over the past 19 years since the introduction of its metal technology, EOS has been building up a champion in powder-based, industrial 3D printing that combines the pioneering spirit of the early years with its meanwhile longstanding AM expertise. In 2001, with the launch of the EOSINT M 250, EOS …
[Read more...] about Simply production: EOS M 290 – The benchmark for industrial Metal 3D printing
3D printed lattice structures can be made to have foam-like characteristics. These structures are branded “Digital Foam” by EOS. They represent a new opportunity to engineer better, safer, more customized, and higher-performance products in a variety of industries.However, designing 3D printed …
[Read more...] about EOS Digital Foam – Enabling Product Lifecycle Innovations
TranscriptDavid Bullock 0:01We thought it was a good complementary system to the other products that we support.David Bullock 0:08We are an EOS partner in South Africa as well and we believe that in order to grow the additive manufacturing industry, it's very important to have a finishing …
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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 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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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 …
[Read more...] about Dunlop Systems & Components – Markforged Case Study
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 …
[Read more...] about Reinventing a High-Performance CPU Cooler with Additive Manufacturing
