Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing 18 Nov 2021

Leading AM Trade and Media Organizations Unite to Launch Formnext USA Chicago in Spring 2025

Mesago Messe Frankfurt the organizers of Formnext and Messe Frankfurt USA announce a strategic partnership with the Association For Manufacturing Technology and Gardner Business Media. The new show creates one event in the United States dedicated to all aspects of industrial additive manufacturing.

Additive Manufacturing 16 Nov 2021

Can 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.

Additive Manufacturing 13 Nov 2021

Methods and Benefits of Designing for Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing may have different process considerations than traditional manufacturing, but it can manage these through clever planning and specialized software.

Additive Manufacturing 9 Nov 2021

People, 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.

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Additive Manufacturing 4 Nov 2021

Adopting a Growth Mindset for Additive Manufacturing

Failures can help us learn, especially in the case of additive manufacturing. Breaking down psychological barriers like fear of failure can help AM users succeed.

Additive Manufacturing 28 Oct 2021

Volkmann Introduces Self-Contained Metal Powder System

Volkmann’s PowTrex system safely and automatically transfers 3D-printing powders in large volumes from a container or supply hopper to one or more machines without risk of spillage, contamination, explosion or contact with workers.

EDM 19 Oct 2021

Sodick Partners with Hartwig to Deliver EDM, Milling and AM Products and Services

Together, Sodick and Hartwig claim they will provide customers with a variety of solutions for wire EDM, featuring rigid linear motors for more accurate cutting, as well as sinker and small hole EDMs and high-speed milling.

Aerospace 28 Apr 2023

The 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.

Basics 12 Oct 2021

3 Uses for a Composite Polymer 3D Printer in a CNC Machine Shop

When RPG purchased its metal 3D printer, a polymer printer was part of the deal. Three uses this job shop has found for this fused filament fabrication system.