The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced that online registration will open on September 1, 2023, for its 2024 AMUG Education and Training Conference, which will take place in Chicago, Illinois, from March 10-14, 2024. The AMUG … [Read more...] about 2024 AMUG Conference registration opens September 1
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3D printing’s future is limitless, if we embrace open materials
By Nirup Nagabandi, Ph.D., Vice President of Materials and Process Engineering, Essentium Imagine you're an apparel manufacturer. You need machines to make your clothes. But the machines you can buy will only make clothes out of fabrics sold by … [Read more...] about 3D printing’s future is limitless, if we embrace open materials
Two aerospace students used metal AM to build the Reaper turbopump
Hard work and good help can pay off, as two young engineers have learned. Mixing undergraduate curiosity and real-world engagement together, Zachary Lesan and Patrick Watson, two students from the Colorado University (CU) Boulder Aerospace … [Read more...] about Two aerospace students used metal AM to build the Reaper turbopump
Addressing medical device shortages with advanced manufacturing
By Nisan Lerea, CEO, WAZER The medical device industry faces numerous challenges, with manufacturers striving to meet the demands for more sophisticated treatments and devices while managing rising costs. Outsourcing production has been a common … [Read more...] about Addressing medical device shortages with advanced manufacturing
Calculate the carbon footprint of additively manufactured parts
Additive manufacturing is often considered a more sustainable method for its material efficiency, reduced energy consumption, localized production, and design optimization potential. Though the benefits sound great and make sense, more organizations … [Read more...] about Calculate the carbon footprint of additively manufactured parts
Lessons from Golden Week (and other planned shutdowns)
Countries take holidays at different times of the year, and the whole world can face downtime during wars and pandemics. However, outcomes from screeching halts can inform future production to make impactful use of IoT data and … [Read more...] about Lessons from Golden Week (and other planned shutdowns)
AMGTA life-cycle analysis confirms that binder jetting reduces GHG emissions
The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA) announced the preliminary results of a life-cycle analysis study titled “Comparative Life-Cycle Assessment: Comparison of Casting vs Binder Jetting for an Industrial Part.” The study, … [Read more...] about AMGTA life-cycle analysis confirms that binder jetting reduces GHG emissions
Calculate the service life of 3D printing materials in 30 seconds
How long do additive materials last? igus' new online 3D printing service helps engineers determine the service life of their printed wear-resistant parts. Knowing the durability of a 3D-printed component can help determine its service life … [Read more...] about Calculate the service life of 3D printing materials in 30 seconds
How is 3D printing used in 2023? Here’s what’s changing
Jabil conducted another global survey of additive manufacturing decision-makers, and the findings reinforce the steady ascent of 3D printing technologies and additive materials into production environments. Since 2017, Jabil has conducted this … [Read more...] about How is 3D printing used in 2023? Here’s what’s changing
Can I 3D print this? New tool answers this question fast
EOS North America and its Additive Minds applied engineering group have launched the Can I 3D Print This online analysis tool, enabling organizations that are exploring additive manufacturing (AM) to input application information into a user-friendly … [Read more...] about Can I 3D print this? New tool answers this question fast