The US Air Force (USAF) and GE recently entered the third phase of its ‘Pacer Edge’ pathfinder. Phase III has focused on 3D printing for four parts that are currently obsolete: a bellcrank, gearbox seat, anti-icing valve body, and a cross shaft arm. … [Read more...] about With 3D printing, can a part ever be obsolete?
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Desktop Metal’s S-Max Flex makes 3D Printed sand casting affordable to foundries
Desktop Metal announced the launch of the ExOne S-Max Flex, a scalable, large-format binder jetting system that 3D prints sand tooling. Applications include sand casting complex metal designs for the aerospace, automotive, and energy … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal’s S-Max Flex makes 3D Printed sand casting affordable to foundries
3D copper component development at Schunk
Schunk, a supplier of series-production solutions for metal powder pressing and injection moulding as well as other technologies, has expanded its expertise to include 3D metal printing at its facility in Thale, Germany. This expansion of the metal … [Read more...] about 3D copper component development at Schunk
3D Systems introduces its fastest stereolithography printer–the SLA 750
3D Systems announced the SLA 750 stereolithography additive manufacturing (AM) solution. Designed to address large format or high volume production applications, the solution comprises the SLA 750 and SLA 750 Dual – a synchronous, dual-laser … [Read more...] about 3D Systems introduces its fastest stereolithography printer–the SLA 750
3D printed tooling features conformal cooling channels
Mantle Inc., developer of metal 3D printing technology for the tooling industry, will exhibit several recent collaboration successes at the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Conference ( April 3- 7, Chicago, IL) in booth #27, Salon A. In … [Read more...] about 3D printed tooling features conformal cooling channels
Desktop Metal welcomes X-Series line of additive manufacturing systems for metal and ceramics into growing portfolio
Desktop Metal announced the launch of the X-Series line of binder jet 3D printing systems for metal and ceramic powders in a wide range of particle sizes. The newly branded Desktop Metal line of printers is derived from the acquisition of ExOne … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal welcomes X-Series line of additive manufacturing systems for metal and ceramics into growing portfolio
Rolling in the deep—3D printing parts for marine instruments
By Nick Allen, Managing Director, 3DPRINTUK 3D printed parts are now commonplace in end-use applications, but not all are used in as exacting an environment like the ones used by Planet Ocean, based in Camberley, UK. Planet Ocean is a … [Read more...] about Rolling in the deep—3D printing parts for marine instruments
Desktop Metal introduces DM HH stainless steel for the Production System
Desktop Metal announced it has released DM HH Stainless Steel (DM HH-SS), a custom stainless steel alloy that combines high strength and hardness with corrosion resistance, for additive manufacturing on the Production System platform. With the … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal introduces DM HH stainless steel for the Production System
Desktop Metal qualifies D2 tool steel for its Production System
Desktop Metal announced it has qualified the use of D2 tool steel for the Production System platform, which leverages patent pending Single Pass Jetting (SPJ) technology. SPJ technology can be used for the production of parts in high-strength, … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal qualifies D2 tool steel for its Production System
Photo-curing 3D printer makes parts faster than traditional SL and DLP systems
Czech company VUTS produces and develops specialized single-purpose machines for the automotive, textile and food packaging industries. Founded in the 1950s, the company operates under the motto “We build your machines,” offering a comprehensive set … [Read more...] about Photo-curing 3D printer makes parts faster than traditional SL and DLP systems
