Not every design should be made using additive technology. But answers to eight questions will help you make the right choice between additive, machining, and injection molding for your production needs. Despite the buzz and attention on additive … [Read more...] about Is additive right for your part? Answer these 8 questions to find out
How to get the most out of additive manufacturing
When evaluating Direct Digital Manufacturing for production, take a methodical analysis of cost, design, assembly, materials, and process to fully understand its benefits. Here are suggested tips. Contributors Include Industrial Designers and … [Read more...] about How to get the most out of additive manufacturing
Polymer powder bed 3D printing forecast to grow at 28% CAGR Through 2027
SmarTech Publishing, a provider of industry analysis and market forecasting data to the additive manufacturing industry, published in its latest study Polymer Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printing Markets 2018, that rapid evolution of the once niche polymer … [Read more...] about Polymer powder bed 3D printing forecast to grow at 28% CAGR Through 2027
3D printed tooling keeps a Ducati running
Paul Nishihira, GoEngineer Application Engineer Since purchasing my Ducati in 1996, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with it. When the weather is right, the motorcycle is freshly detailed, and the engine mechanics are in complete adjustment, … [Read more...] about 3D printed tooling keeps a Ducati running
Can you build electronics into sensors using additive technology?
A couple of additive developers do offer ways to add electronics into the additive build cycle to create components, such as sensors. One example is a fiber optic strain sensor, made through the technology offered by Fabrisonic. The Fabrisonic’s … [Read more...] about Can you build electronics into sensors using additive technology?
Service bureau turns to automation to make 3D printing more accessible
New York service bureau Makelab announced its partnership with AMFG, which provides automation software for industrial 3D printing. The partnership will see Makelab implementing AMFG’s automation software to make 3D printing more accessible to … [Read more...] about Service bureau turns to automation to make 3D printing more accessible
New print head delivers quality, tiny detailed parts
Aleph Objects, Inc., manufacturer of LulzBot 3D Printers, has a new tool head that helps users accurately 3D print penny-scale parts. The Aerostruder v2 Micro Tool Head features a genuine E3D Titan Aero Extruder/Hot End with a 0.25 millimeter … [Read more...] about New print head delivers quality, tiny detailed parts
Advanced Graphic Systems rebrands to AGS Additive Manufacturing
AGS (formerly Advanced Graphics Systems) has rebranded to AGS Additive Manufacturing. The revamped brand includes a new logo that better reflects its mission to the additive manufacturing space. “AGS is a pioneer in 3D printing in metal and CNC … [Read more...] about Advanced Graphic Systems rebrands to AGS Additive Manufacturing
Where does additive manufacturing add value in manufacturing?
Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM), and most laser powder based fusion as a technology, will deliver a number of benefits if used well. Part of the issue is the need to think outside the design box and take advantage of the unique way AM builds … [Read more...] about Where does additive manufacturing add value in manufacturing?
Computed Tomography looks inside additive manufacturing
Dirk Steiner, Business Development Manager for CT, YXLON Time to market is always a design challenge. The design team at Tooling & Equipment International (TEI) had just three weeks to cast, clean, heat treat, machine and inspect a motorcycle … [Read more...] about Computed Tomography looks inside additive manufacturing