Additive Manufacturing Insights from Formnext 2021
Additive manufacturing encapsulates more than the 3D printer, and so too does AM's largest trade show. Lessons and trends gleaned from the 2021 in-person event.
ListenCan Machining Chips Find New Life in Additive Manufacturing?
Yes, according to 6K Additive. The materials company can use unconventional metal feedstock, including chips, in its unusual powder production process.
Read MorePeople, Production and 3D Printing: Themes from the Additive Manufacturing Conference + Expo
The editors of Additive Manufacturing Media came away from the event with 5 major takeaways regarding the adoption, advance and commercialization of AM. Read or listen to these observations.
ListenThe Value of a "Pathfinder Part" for Additive Manufacturing
Implementing additive manufacturing means starting somewhere. Seeking out the right pathfinder part can illustrate valuable lessons about the advantages of this technology.
Read MoreExplore Additive Manufacturing with AM Radio
Additive manufacturing editors Stephanie Hendrixson, Peter Zelinski and Julia Hider talk industrial 3D printing on a new podcast.
Read More5 Reasons to Attend the Additive Manufacturing Conference + Expo
Additive Manufacturing Media welcomes additive manufacturing experts, users and newcomers to a production-focused event in Cincinnati, Ohio, this October.
Read More4 Ways Robots and 3D Printing Intersect
Four examples of how robotic automation and additive manufacturing both help and are helped by each other.
Read MoreFunctional Injection Molds (and More) from 3D Printed Metal Paste
A 3D printing process from Mantle shapes extruded metal paste before it is sintered, dramatically reducing the time from print to finished part.
Read MoreNew to Additive Manufacturing? There's a Resource for That
3D printing for production is more than buying a machine and pressing “print.” A microsite from Additive Manufacturing Media covers AM processes, materials, workflows, business considerations and more.
Read MoreReal Examples of 3D Printing in the Automotive Industry
3D printed end-use parts are going onto vehicles with increasing frequency. Recent real-world examples showcase additive manufacturing benefits in design, weight savings and more.
Read MoreHow Fluid Dynamics, 3D Printing Delivered a Better Air Duct
Software tools such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) reveal geometries that can only be realized through 3D printing. HP and Siemens share an example in an episode of The Cool Parts Show: an air duct.
WatchThe Cool Parts Showcase Seeks Innovative 3D Printed Parts
Do you solve problems with 3D printing? Enter your 3D printed parts in this contest from The Cool Parts Show.
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