Additive Manufacturing
Machine Shop Finds Opportunities with SLA 3D Printer
Adding a Form 2 desktop stereolithography 3D printer from Formlabs has enabled A&M Tool and Design to expedite workflows with 3D-printed prototypes, tooling and more.
Read MoreCCAM Consortium Welcomes Additive Manufacturing Fellow
The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) has welcomed Dr. Martukanitz as its Additive Manufacturing (AM) CCAM Fellow to guide AM program research and development.
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Where Does a Hybrid Metal AM Machine Tool Make Sense? Ask the Marines
A hybrid system combining metal 3D printing with machining gives the Marine Corps perhaps its most effective resource yet for obtaining needed hardware in the field. It also offers an extreme version of the experience a machine shop might have in adding metal AM to its capabilities.
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What This Seat Bracket Says About the Future of Automotive Manufacturing
General Motors created a 3D-printed version of a seat bracket using generative design tools. This technology pairing will influence how cars are brought to market in the future.
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What Is Directed Energy Deposition?
Analyzing directed energy deposition and powder-bed fusion provides a thorough understanding of the extra machining necessary for a “near net shape” versus a “net shape” manufacturing process.
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Additive Manufacturing's Relationship with Design
AM offers new possibilities for design but also introduces challenges. The latest issue of Additive Manufacturing magazine explores the relationship between the two.
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Metal AM System Revs Up Prototyping for Start-Up’s New Engine
The Desktop Metal Studio System demonstrates time and cost savings in prototyping and improving the parts for Lumenium’s IDAR engine.
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News of Note: December 2018
ORNL appoints new leadership, Ingersoll remains with current owners, DMG MORI expands and other industry news.
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Additive Manufacturing for Large Parts
Powder-bed fusion is driving the hype for additive manufacturing right now, but it may not be the best answer. Directed energy deposition is a strong contender.
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