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Rapid Prototyping using 3D Printing

Rapid prototyping is a group of techniques used to quickly fabricate a scale model of a physical part or assembly using three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) data.

Construction of the part or assembly is usually done using 3D printing or "additive layer manufacturing" technology. Innovations are constantly being sought, to improve speed and the ability to cope with mass production applications. (Source: Wikipedia)


 

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

by Rapid 3D

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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 …

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EOS Digital Foam – Enabling Product Lifecycle Innovations

by Rapid 3D

3D printed bicycle helmet. (Image courtesy of EOS/HEXR.)

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 …

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

by Rapid 3D

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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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Volvo Group 3D Printing for Lighter Engines

by Rapid 3D

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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 – Arow Global

by Rapid 3D

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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 & Components – Markforged Case Study

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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 …

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Get an inside look into the complex world of manufacturing medical implants

by Rapid 3D

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Medical implants are one of the most highly regulated and technically complex engineering sectors. Get an inside look into the complex world of manufacturing medical implants. In 2018, Executive Engineering installed an EOS M290 Metal 3D Printer in their Cape Town facilities, and together with their …

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3D Printing Gaining Traction in Agriculture

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You may not know it, but agriculture is one of the industries starting to make the most of the cutting-edge technology that is 3D printing. The benefits of 3D printing for agriculture include: Agriculture and technology are increasingly working together. Food production, farm equipment, farming …

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Markforged Sharpens Focus on Best-Fit Applications in 3D Printing

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Metal is ‘on fire’ right now in additive manufacturing as technologies continue to progress; the segment has been a major feature at industry events lately, and the recent RAPID + TCT was certainly no exception, as metals drew significant attention. Adding flame to that metal fire was Boston-based …

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3D Printing For Dummies: Replicating Grandma's Fragile Bones For Vehicle Crash Tests

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The first 3D printed ribs, using a plastic/rubber compound, matched many of the properties Humanetics were looking for, but they didn't survive the rigors of crash testing. “We 3D printed some ribs out of the plastic,” said design engineer Kris Sullenberger. “But after 20 hits, the ribs started to …

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Building the next generation of rocket engines – made possible by EOS

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EOS additive manufacturing technology and talent enables pioneering organizations, like LAUNCHER, to develop and succeed in the new space race. What is the most difficult part about launching a satellite into orbit? Building the engine. LAUNCHER is a small team on a 10 year journey to send a …

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Why EnvisionTEC DLP 3D Printing is Better …

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Not all forms of 3D printing are created equal—and that truth is also evident to the visible eye within individual 3D printing processes as well. Novices to the field sometimes debate whether SLA or DLP is a superior technology for final 3D printer performance. But even within the processes of SLA …

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How EOS sees the Future of 3D Printing

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Dr. Adrian Keppler - Engineers changing their Design Paradigms will bring about the power of Additive Manufacturing. Dr. Adrian Keppler points out that we should identify the right parts and the right application, scale them and qualify them. It’s all about creating an additive mindset. In addition, …

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3D Printing Has a Dream

by Rapid 3D

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And, sure, making cool stuff is part of it. But the dream is much bigger than that. So. Much. Bigger. 3D Printing is About Transforming Manufacturing.Making it faster. Smarter. And more efficient. Eliminating waste … and design limitations … and expensive tools that prevent inventors from …

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Markforged Releases 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Material Datasheet

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Markforged have just released their first materials property datasheet on Metal - the 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Material Datasheet. Take a look at the performance they are getting out of Sinter 1. There is also data from a Mass Production sintering system, so you can get a sense of how close …

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