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Zygo launches Compass 2 with Diamond Turning Machine integration capability

July 11, 2022 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Zygo Corporation (a division of AMETEK)announced the release of Compass 2, its latest optical profiler with Diamond Turning Machine (DTM) optimization and freeform surface metrology capability. Unlike comparable solutions, mold pins remain on their … [Read more...] about Zygo launches Compass 2 with Diamond Turning Machine integration capability

Filed Under: CNC Machining, digital manufacturing, Industrial, Machining / Milling Tagged With: zygo

A look at eco-friendly materials in 3D printing

July 11, 2022 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Some of the materials used in 3D printing are generally either not very, or even not degradable in the environment. Some developers and manufacturers though, are working to develop materials that are more eco-friendly, as well as delivering the … [Read more...] about A look at eco-friendly materials in 3D printing

Filed Under: Featured, Leslie's blog, Materials, Podcasts Tagged With: polyspectra

Trends in additive manufacturing in 2022

June 27, 2022 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Additive manufacturing continues to evolve. Here’s a look at how Wayne Davey, Global Head of Sales and Go-to-Market for 3D Printing Solutions, HP Inc., sees the latest developments in this industry. MPF: Over the last few years, various … [Read more...] about Trends in additive manufacturing in 2022

Filed Under: Featured, Leslie's blog Tagged With: hpinc.

How to avoid over engineering a part

June 13, 2022 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

3D printing/additive manufacturing can help designers simplify a part, reducing assembly steps in many cases, and creating a better end product. Is it possible, though, to over engineer a part? 3D printing engineers like Eric Utley of Protolabs see … [Read more...] about How to avoid over engineering a part

Filed Under: Featured, Leslie's blog, Podcasts Tagged With: protolabs

Going digital with additive manufacturing

June 1, 2022 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

The supply chain continues to be a story for additive manufacturing, especially with the recent news from President Biden on the new AM Forward initiative. I recently interviewed Dave Evans, CEO of Fictiv, to discuss AM and the supply chain, among … [Read more...] about Going digital with additive manufacturing

Filed Under: Featured, Leslie's blog, Podcasts Tagged With: fictiv

Korea Maritime and Ocean University scholars find key to reducing defects in multimaterials

May 23, 2022 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

As the development of 3D printable materials plays a greater role in additive technology, many researchers seek strategies to reduce the potential for defects within these materials. This study shows that controlling the mixing gradient of the … [Read more...] about Korea Maritime and Ocean University scholars find key to reducing defects in multimaterials

Filed Under: Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Directed Energy Deposition, Industrial, Materials, News Tagged With: nationalkoreamaritimeuniversity

Wanna’ make a Hulkbuster? Check out this video

May 19, 2022 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Protolabs helped Hacksmith re-create the Hulkbuster Punching Fist from one of the Age of Ultron Marvel movie. You can check out the full story, and enjoy the video (it's quite funny.) … [Read more...] about Wanna’ make a Hulkbuster? Check out this video

Filed Under: News, Out of the Box

The additive technology link with digital twins

May 18, 2022 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Recently, I had a conversation with Jeff Blanford, a Solution Architect at Morf3D, to discuss the latest developments with additive technology in the aerospace industry and on supply chains. This conversation shifted to looking at additive technology … [Read more...] about The additive technology link with digital twins

Filed Under: Featured, Leslie's blog, Podcasts Tagged With: morf3d

Sciaky shows EBAM to President Biden at AM Forward address

May 17, 2022 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Sciaky, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) announced that its Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) technology was introduced to President Biden during an AM Forward address at United Performance Metals in Hamilton, … [Read more...] about Sciaky shows EBAM to President Biden at AM Forward address

Filed Under: News Tagged With: sciaky

Stratasys advances its growth strategy to lead industrial polymer additive manufacturing

May 12, 2022 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Stratasys Ltd. announced that its subsidiary MakerBot has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with NPM Capital-backed Ultimaker to form a new entity. The new combined company is intended to offer a comprehensive solution set … [Read more...] about Stratasys advances its growth strategy to lead industrial polymer additive manufacturing

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Stratasys Ltd.

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Leslie Langnau is the Managing Editor of the Design World Network. She also has more than 20 years experience as a technology editor, covering such areas as controls, mechanics, mechatronics, couplings, industrial networks, and the field now known as additive manufacturing (formerly rapid prototyping).

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