This blog comes courtesy of UL. At the UL Additive Manufacturing Competency Center, attendees learn technique and safety in making quality 3D printed metal parts. Jointly run by UL and the University of Louisville, the UL Additive … [Read more...] about The Pursuit of the Perfect Part
SAP and APWorks to transform the manufacturing supply chain with 3D printing
SAP SE signed a co-innovation agreement with APWorks, a subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space GmbH to accelerate the adoption and standardization of industrial 3D printing initiatives for the aerospace and defense industry. APWorks plans to use … [Read more...] about SAP and APWorks to transform the manufacturing supply chain with 3D printing
Latest 3D printing technology manipulates liquid metal through magnetism for faster build speed
The latest 3D printing technology to emerge for working with metal materials is MagnetoJet technology from new startup, Vader Systems. This patent pending MagnetoJet technology is based on Magneto Hydro Dynamics (MHD) or the manipulation of liquid … [Read more...] about Latest 3D printing technology manipulates liquid metal through magnetism for faster build speed
America Makes awards UDRI $10M for aerospace research
America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, announced the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) as the awardee of a Directed Project Opportunity from the Institute. The Directed Project Opportunity focuses on … [Read more...] about America Makes awards UDRI $10M for aerospace research
Top 10 design tips for direct metal laser sintering
Each additive manufacturing technology has a number of best design practices to take advantage of that technology’s capabilities. Here are top design practices for Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS). (This information is based on a Design World … [Read more...] about Top 10 design tips for direct metal laser sintering
FAQ: Can I use Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) for prototyping?
Yes, you can. Depending on part size and quantity, the DMLS additive manufacturing technology may be a good option for prototyping components that will go to production using other manufacturing methods. With large bulkier parts, it may not make … [Read more...] about FAQ: Can I use Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) for prototyping?
How 3D printing is changing the way students learn
Editor’s note: While 3D printing / additive manufacturing is gaining acceptance in industrial design applications, the use of these devices won’t really reach a tipping point for another five to ten more years. By 2020 we will see a high number of … [Read more...] about How 3D printing is changing the way students learn
Could femtosecond ablation become a new 3D printing technology?
Roland DG Corp., a leading manufacturer of desktop fabrication devices, is researching this possibility. Management recently announced the start of a joint research relationship with GPI, the Graduate School for the Creation of New Photonics … [Read more...] about Could femtosecond ablation become a new 3D printing technology?
Somos material suits the 3D printing of injection molds
A key benefit of using 3D printing is the ability to produce short-runs of end use parts for testing or for direct use in hours. The engineering and design team at Wehl & Partner has been able to help customers realize these benefits using … [Read more...] about Somos material suits the 3D printing of injection molds
3d printing speeds testing of electrical prototypes
There is no absolute answer to the question of whether you should use 3D printing or injection molding for prototyping. It depends on the application. For some applications, though, 3D printing offers advantages over using injection molding for … [Read more...] about 3d printing speeds testing of electrical prototypes