What is Additive Manufacturing?

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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.

YOU MAWO 3D Printed Eyewear

by Rapid 3D

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 …

Introducing The New DyeMansion Powershot Performance Series

by Rapid 3D

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 …

Reverse-engineering automotive parts using metal 3D printing technology

by Rapid 3D

The Customer RPG 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 Challenge Robert Ginsburg, President of RPG …

DyeMansion Announces the Expansion of the Powershot Product Portfolio

by Rapid 3D

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 …

Healthcare shortages resolved using 3D Technology

by Rapid 3D

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 …

Simply production: EOS M 290 – The benchmark for industrial Metal 3D printing

by Rapid 3D

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 …

EOS Digital Foam – Enabling Product Lifecycle Innovations

by Rapid 3D

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 …

Rapid 3D Appointed as the Dyemansion Reseller Partner for Sub-Saharan Africa

by Rapid 3D

Transcript David 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 …

Volvo Group 3D Printing for Lighter Engines

by Rapid 3D

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 …

Windows and protective barriers for heavy grade coaches and buses – Arow Global

by Rapid 3D

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 …

Dunlop Systems & Components – Markforged Case Study

by Rapid 3D

Dunlop Systems and Components utilized Markforged 3D printer solutions to produce custom tooling for their facility, saving tens of thousands of dollars. THE CHALLENGE Dunlop Systems is a British automotive manufacturing company based just outside of Birmingham, specializing in Anti-Vibration …

Reinventing a High-Performance CPU Cooler with Additive Manufacturing

by Rapid 3D

A Disruptive Innovation of Thermal Management High 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 …

Optical Tomography Enables Considerable Savings in Quality Assurance of AM Parts

by Rapid 3D

End-To-End Monitoring During Series Production Components 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 …

Additive Manufacturing Generative Design: The Bionic Designer Era

by Rapid 3D

Many of you are probably familiar with the series of Movies “Ironman”, where Mr. Stark, an incredibly smart and successful person with amazing skills on science, engineering, design, business, saving the world from chaos, etc… designs and produces an incredible suit with the help of Jarvis, his …

How to prepare for the Qualification of Additive Manufactured Parts

by Rapid 3D

Irrespective of the industry, there has been an increase in the awareness and discussions with customers and suppliers regarding the qualification of additively manufactured parts and process. In recent years, there is also an increase in the creation and release of Additive Manufacturing (AM) …