By Jack Rulander, Senior R&D Engineer, Protolabs Injection molding is responsible for bringing us many of the products we rely on daily, from children’s toys to household items and smartphones. Working for a digital manufacturer that serves … [Read more...] about 6 mistakes to avoid when injection molding
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Webinar recap: Scaling your business with additive manufacturing
Additive technologies throw a wrench in traditional manufacturing but can save millions of dollars and minutes down the line. Still, many organizations hesitate and view 3D printing anything besides prototypes as costly and unnecessary. Maybe it’s … [Read more...] about Webinar recap: Scaling your business with additive manufacturing
Advancing hypersonic aerospace systems with 3D printing
Velo3D, Lockheed Martin, and Vibrant teamed up with DoD’s LIFT Institute on a data-driven approach to certifying materials and methods for additively manufactured aerospace systems. In the defense industry, there has been a recent and urgent need … [Read more...] about Advancing hypersonic aerospace systems with 3D printing
Unleashing the potential: quality validation in additive manufacturing
By Philipp Pruesse, Sales Manager, Dimensionics Density In the world of modern manufacturing, additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a revolutionary technology that holds the promise of transforming industries through its capability to … [Read more...] about Unleashing the potential: quality validation in additive manufacturing
ModuleWorks launches MDES for digital manufacturing workflows
ModuleWorks, a provider of software components and solutions for CAD/CAM systems and CNC machining, has introduced the Manufacturing Data Exchange Specification (MDES). The new specification aims to enhance the efficiency of manufacturing workflows … [Read more...] about ModuleWorks launches MDES for digital manufacturing workflows
2024 AMUG Conference registration opens September 1
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
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