Additive Manufacturing
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.
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Velo3D Opens New Technology Center in Germany
The new center, located in Augsburg, Germany, is where Velo3D’s Sapphire systems will be assembled and demonstrated. The company plans to deliver its first end-to-end manufacturing solution using the facility.
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How Prototyping Addresses Unknowns and Reduces Risks
One benefit of metal AM is the capability to create functional prototypes in less time, enabling you to rapidly iterate on design alternatives during development.
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3D Printing Lightweights Large Cutting Tools
Larger parts require larger, heavier cutting tools. 3D printing enables Star SU Neher to produce lightweight large tool bodies and add features that improve tool life and performance.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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