Additive Manufacturing

CAD/CAM

Lattice Generation Software Advances Bike Component Design

Smart Aero Technology's bike stem design needed to be optimized for additive manufacturing. The ScanIP software from Simpleware reduced the stem's weight, increasing its strength.

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Caterpillar’s Deployment Strategy for Additive Manufacturing

A dedicated AM facility is helping the company discover the technology’s potential for design as well as production.

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Hybrid Machine Enables Milling between Additive Passes

Sodick’s OPM250L combines additive metal manufacturing and high-speed milling into the same workspace, enabling single-process production of finished components.

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Methods Machine Tools Appoints Chief COO

Jerry Rex has some 40 years of manufacturing experience and also serves on the board of directors for AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

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Hybrid Manufacturing in the Spotlight at Canadian Forum

Ontario manufacturer PTooling opened its doors for an additive manufacturing forum and open house to encourage the exchange of ideas regarding this disruptive technology.

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High-Throughput Cell Segregates Additive, Subtractive Processes

Two industry suppliers say cells combining separate, dedicated equipment can outperform hybrid machines in high-volume industrial applications.

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CAD/CAM

Siemens, Local Motors Partner for Development of Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing of Cars

The partnership will expand Local Motors’ use of Siemens CAD/CAM software and will include sponsorship of three new technology labs.

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Aerospace

Video: Metal Additive Manufacturing, Step by Step

A video from Pratt & Whitney illustrates the steps needed to additively manufacture an aerospace component.

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Video: Does Metal Additive Manufacturing Compete with Machining?

In an interview during the Additive Manufacturing Conference, one expert says no—in fact, they’re complementary.

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Die/Mold

Moldmaker Experiments with Hollow Mold Inserts as Alternative to Conformal Cooling

A plastics manufacturer with in-house moldmaking explores a different option for applying additive manufacturing to making mold tooling.

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