As newer technologies--like additive manufacturing and generative design—converge, engineers are tackling design challenges they couldn’t address, let along build, previously. Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor NASA has spent decades exploring … [Read more...]
New 3D printing materials deliver elasticity and realism
Stratasys introduced advanced 3D printing materials for its FDM and PolyJet machines. The new FDM elastomer gives manufacturers new levels of elasticity and durability with true soluble support. Advanced colors for PolyJet enhance realism to … [Read more...]
FAA clears way for GE to install AM bracket on commercial airlines
GE Additive and GE Aviation announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given ‘change in design’ approval to replace a conventionally manufactured power door opening system (PDOS) bracket, used on GE Aviation’s GEnx-2B commercial … [Read more...]
New Dot Forming additive manufacturing technology produces near final shaped parts
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it has developed a unique dot forming technology that realizes high-precision shaping by combining laser, computer numerical control (CNC) and computer aided manufacturing CAM technologies in 3D … [Read more...]
3D printing enables origami structures strong enough to support 100 times their weight
Origami structures offer a number of benefits that could be useful to a range of applications from biomedical devices to equipment used in space exploration. Some of these benefits are low weight, expandability, and high strength. Until recently, … [Read more...]
3D printed sacrificial tooling speeds production for aerospace part developer
Italian industrial composite structure manufacturer, Plyform, is leveraging Stratasys FDM additive manufacturing to enhance its production capability for the aerospace industry through 3D printed sacrificial tooling. The 3D printed sacrificial tools … [Read more...]
Simulation software for metal 3D printing
Materialise launched its simulation software for metal 3D printing. In combination with the Materialise Magics 3D Print Suite, this software will bring simulation for additive manufacturing (AM) to the production floor by providing easy-to-manage … [Read more...]
Carbon fiber resin with high strength-to-weight ratio and surface finishes for custom tooling and fixture applications
Cincinnati Incorporated released a new carbon fiber resin material for its SAAM (Small Area Additive Manufacturing) 3D printing system. The new material is impact resistant, lightweight and has a very high strength-to-weight ratio. Carbon fiber … [Read more...]
EOS unveils EOS M 300 series for digital industrial AM production
At IMTS 2018, EOS, a leading technology supplier in the field of industrial 3D printing of metals and polymers, launches its new EOS M 300-4 system, which is part of a broader, modular metal 3D printing platform EOS M 300 for digital industrial … [Read more...]
Additive manufacturing cuts assembly tool production time from weeks to hours
Stratasys (Nasdaq:SSYS) announced that GKN Aerospace is improving production times and removing design constraints for multiple tooling applications since integrating additive manufacturing at its Filton manufacturing site in the UK. GKN serves … [Read more...]
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