Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing 28 Apr 2019

Maintaining Balance Writing about Modern Machining, Manufacturing

There is a method to our madness when it comes to determining what articles to present to our readers.

Automation 27 Apr 2019

Manufacturing to Meet Tech Community at MT360

I will hold onstage conversations with additive manufacturing and collaborative automation leaders as part of the new technology event to premier May 12-14, 2020, in Santa Clara, California.

Additive Manufacturing 25 Apr 2019

Additive Manufacturing Workshop for Plastics Unveils Complete Program

The next step for additive manufacturing is all about real volume production, not just prototypes or small part batches. Learn more about this upcoming event’s program lineup, which will present practical applications of 3D technologies related to plastics processing.

Aerospace 22 Apr 2019

Grind to Finish: A Postprocessing Solution for Additive Manufacturing

3D printed metal parts typically feature little stock remaining for finishing. Grinding is potentially an effective solution for meeting final tolerances. An abrasive technology provider investigates grinding as a complement to AM.

Basics 17 Apr 2019

When Additive Manufacturing Goes Beyond "Manufacturing"

An additive manufacturing machine is not a direct replacement for a machine tool. Its influence potentially extends far beyond the manufacturing floor, a fact explored in the latest issue of Additive Manufacturing magazine.

Basics 12 Apr 2019

Combining Additive and Subtractive Processes for Hybrid Machining

At this point, we are still learning how to combine the two to optimize hybrid manufacturing.

Additive Manufacturing 11 Apr 2019

Lincoln Electric Acquires Custom Tooling Provider

Baker Industries is expected to complement Lincoln Electric’s automation portfolio and its new metal additive manufacturing (AM) service business that will launch in mid-2019.

Workholding 9 Apr 2019

The Case for 3D-Printed Workholding: Collapsing Costs and Lead Times

When Precision Metal Products purchased its first 3D printer last year, the company hoped to collapse both tooling costs and lead times. But the technology’s impact is reaching core business operations, enabling the shop to focus on higher-margin, lower-volume production.