Additive Manufacturing
Video: Topology Optimization in Action
What is topology optimization, and how does it work? See the process for lightweighting a legacy part step-by-step using this design strategy in the video in this blog post.
WatchThe Harsh Realities of Additive Manufacturing
Now is the time to start talking about what is really holding additive manufacturing back.
Read MoreSumitomo Increases Investment in Sintavia
The investment will help Sintavia scale its production capacity for flight-critical components that are produced via additive manufacturing.
Read MoreCincinnati Inc., Multiax America Form Partnership
“Because an overwhelming majority of BAAM-printed parts require secondary machining, we’ve had a goal to partner with a leading CNC machine manufacturer for some time,” says Alex Riestenberg of Cincinnati Inc.
Read MoreAutomated Part Setup Maximizes Machine Utilization for Additive Manufacturing
MSP recently worked with Renishaw PLC to automate part setup and improve productivity for 3T Additive Manufacturing Ltd., helping cut part setup time from 5 hours to 10 minutes.
Read MoreHow to Reduce and Avoid Emissions from Polymer 3D Printing
Desktop 3D printers are immensely useful in a machine shop, but can emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and ultrafine particles (UFPs) that are harmful to humans. Here are some guidelines to install and operate them safely.
Read MoreChoosing the Best Abrasive Finishing Process for 3D Printed Parts
Studies have shown that abrasive finishing is flexible enough to finish 3D printed parts with complex geometries and difficult-to-machine materials, although the best process depends on a number of factors.
Read MoreAdditive Manufacturing in the Age of COVID-19: Ramping Up for a Fight
Reporting from the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus, this time confronting the costs to ramp up production of needed medical products.
Read MoreCNC Machining as a Business Strategy for 3D Printing
As the additive manufacturing company 3rd Dimension Industrial 3D Printing prepares for production, it has one critical advantage over the competition: a standalone CNC machine shop.
Read MoreDrone Manufacturer Applies 3D Printing for More Efficient Engines
Cobra Aero's metal 3D printer has been running "practically non-stop" since it was purchased last year. Two major wins for this process.
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