By Ramsey Stevens, CEO • nano3Dprint Direct-write 3D printing technology uses a micro-dispenser to precisely deposit nanoscale multi-materials over a substrate and produce complex shapes in layers. The direct-write additive manufacturing method … [Read more...] about Direct-write technology drives additive manufacturing
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Salzburg hospital creates PEEK cranial implant with 3D Systems’ technology
The University Hospital of Salzburg in Austria successfully designed and produced its first 3D-printed polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cranial implant using 3D Systems’ point-of-care additive manufacturing technologies. The hospital used Oqton’s D2P … [Read more...] about Salzburg hospital creates PEEK cranial implant with 3D Systems’ technology
Louisville Slugger uses 3D printing for Major League Baseball products
Since 1884, the Louisville Slugger Innovation Center in Roseville, California, has manufactured baseball bats and equipment for Major League Baseball and college, high school, and youth teams. Product designer John Steel uses a combination of … [Read more...] about Louisville Slugger uses 3D printing for Major League Baseball products
Trends in digital manufacturing
The convergence of software, cloud computing, and additive manufacturing (3D printing) technologies has given manufacturers the ability to cost-effectively supply millions, thousands, or dozens of a given workpiece — and even batch sizes down to one. … [Read more...] about Trends in digital manufacturing
From science to steampunk, AMUG celebrates innovation and achievement
The AMUG Conference is unlike any other event. The enthusiasm for additive manufacturing is contagious, and the knowledge among members is unmatchable. AMUG as an organization truly lives up to its mission, and the annual conference reflects its … [Read more...] about From science to steampunk, AMUG celebrates innovation and achievement
AMUG’s drop-in workshops and friendly competition propel AM innovation
AMUG’s annual conference is fast approaching, and AM professionals are looking forward to this memorable experience. Attendees arrive to share knowledge, ideas, and laughs as they enjoy keynotes, panels, hands-on workshops, awards, friendly … [Read more...] about AMUG’s drop-in workshops and friendly competition propel AM innovation
Fabrisonic solves AM build problems with SmartPlate
Fabrisonic, in collaboration with EWI and Luna Innovations, designed and built an instrumented PBF build plate called the SmartPlate. The SmartPlate has embedded sensors and extracts data for real-time or post-processing analysis. The idea for … [Read more...] about Fabrisonic solves AM build problems with SmartPlate
Micro AM is changing the economics of manufacturing
Accumold recently announced a further investment in its micro additive manufacturing (AM) capability, having just finalized the purchase of a second Fabrica 2.0 machine from Nano Dimension. The continued integration of precision micro AM at Accumold … [Read more...] about Micro AM is changing the economics of manufacturing
Top five additive manufacturing articles in 2022
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
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