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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.
A small family-run firm in Detroit had created specialized tools and gadgets. These tools cut and shaped metal in automotive industries. The 3D printers they produce offered a varied and growing list of products — hearing aids, dental crowns, custom jewelry, skin grafts, automotive parts, and even …
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Rapid 3D sponsored Team Rhino in the World Land Rover 4x4 Finals. Over 40 different countries take part in the Land Rover 4x4 Championships in London every year, and 2016 is the first year a South African team was chosen! Team Rhino is a group of four young and inspiring school students from …
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The fourth Industrial Revolution is happening -and your company better be talking about it, says Trevor Crighton. The crucial conversation happening in your boardroom in 2016 shouldn't be about your product, your competitors or your market - it should be about how Industry 4.0 will change …
Direct Metal Printing uses general additive manufacturing technology. With complete design freedom, direct metal 3D printed parts can be stronger, lighter, longer lasting and higher performing. Parts that are direct metal printed can be made in a variety of metals that are fully dense and fully …
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Will 3D Printing Revolutionise Manufacturing in the Mining Industry? Use of technology is proposed to stem the decline of productivity in the mining industry and improve efficiencies. With 3D printing (3DP) at the forefront of technological development, its use in the mining industry needs to …
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Will 3D printing affect the mining industry? Mining is an industry where bespoke tooling and manufacturing are a core part of daily operations. Problem is, that the current methods of producing tooling and components are time consuming, expensive and wasteful - mining processes that are in need of …
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Are you interested in seeing the Markforged Mark Two live and in action? The revolutionary Mark Two prints high-quality nylon parts while reinforcing them with composite fibre, giving them the strength of aluminum. This allows you to achieve the dependability of CNC (Computerized Numerical …
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Rapid 3D unveiled its modern showroom and technical facility in Howick during September, hosting representatives from the Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Commerce, Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal, and lead designers, engineers and management from several local companies. Garth Williams, Director: …
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The proliferation of 3D printing in the manufacturing sector looks set to continue as more and more companies worldwide realise the scope of its capabilities. 3D printing is of enormous strategic relevance - the technology cycle has reached a level of maturity in terms of adoption and …
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