As additive manufacturing technologies evolve, Make Parts Fast covers all the latest trends and advancements. Here's a recap of the five most-read articles in 2022. 1. What to look for in service providers to aerospace industry Providing … [Read more...] about Top five additive manufacturing articles in 2022
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Tips on working with copper in additive manufacturing
Copper is viewed as a material that will accelerate future aerospace production. For example, the privately funded company Ursa Major delivered a copper-based 3D-printed rocket engine combustion chamber from its additive manufacturing lab in … [Read more...] about Tips on working with copper in additive manufacturing
How additive technology can help reduce CO2 emissions from industry
Several engineering companies say we have the technology to reverse climate change, one of which is using direct air capture. Interestingly, additive manufacturing has the potential to play a major role here. Scott Green, 3D Systems Principal … [Read more...] about How additive technology can help reduce CO2 emissions from industry
The Additive Manufacturing winners of the 2022 LEAP Awards are …
The votes are in and the winners of the 2022 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced in a digital ceremony with products across multiple categories, including Additive Manufacturing. Critical to LEAP’s success is … [Read more...] about The Additive Manufacturing winners of the 2022 LEAP Awards are …
Metrology keeps production moving while ensuring accurate builds
Since the first Lotus car was built in 1948, the company has continued to advance in the automotive industry for the design and manufacture of high-performance cars. The latest sports car, the Emira, is the most accurate model ever built by Lotus … [Read more...] about Metrology keeps production moving while ensuring accurate builds
The case for mass finishing AM parts and components
Daniel Tweer, Managing Director, Rösler UK / AM Solutions Post-processing is a hot topic with additive manufacturing (AM) as the step(s) needed can account for upwards of 50% of the total unit cost for an AM part. So the drive is on to reduce the … [Read more...] about The case for mass finishing AM parts and components
Accelerating assembly with 3D printed jigs and fixtures
North American Lighting (NAL), a Koito Group Company, has been manufacturing automotive lighting systems for vehicle manufacturers since 1983. With eight facilities across the U.S., NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design … [Read more...] about Accelerating assembly with 3D printed jigs and fixtures
3D printing helps doctors remove a tumor in 11-year-old
BCN3D's 3D printing technology has been integrated into the pediatric maxillofacial surgery team at the SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital (SJD) to successfully perform a complicated operation to resect a malignant tumor in an 11-year-old boy. In this … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps doctors remove a tumor in 11-year-old
A look at eco-friendly materials in 3D printing
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
3D printing improves injection molding processes for hearing aid company
WS Audiology, a leading hearing aid company, has adopted 3D Systems’ Figure 4 high-speed 3D printing system to improve the quality and function of its injection molding manufacturing processes with the 3D printing of production-grade grippers, … [Read more...] about 3D printing improves injection molding processes for hearing aid company