One of the challenges faced by many companies is sourcing machine spare parts. Such parts can be costly because they are often small-batch orders that a customer requires quickly and often unexpectedly. These types of parts are not prioritized in … [Read more...]
New additive technologies compete with traditional manufacturing
Additive manufacturing continues to explore out-of-the-box thinking for ways to make three-dimensional parts fast. Vendors of additive manufacturing technology continue to introduce new ways to build three-dimensional parts. The main driver behind … [Read more...]
Additive manufacturing replaces a punch press to make tapping tools
Additive manufacturing can be an alternative process for making parts once made through traditional machining. For example, Wilson Tool International produces a line of oil reservoirs made for its QuickTap tapping tool. Tapping tools are a core part … [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...]
Henkel launchs new materials and adhesive solutions for 3D Printing
Henkel will at the Formnext 2018 conference with its growing portfolio of products for end-to-end 3D printing. Said Philipp Loosen, head of 3D Printing at Henkel, “We will present the market launch of our open system including a new generation of … [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...]
Cincinnati Incorporated shows how to 3D print press brake tooling
At the upcoming FABTECH 2018 show in Atlanta, GA, Cincinnati Incorporated (CI) will showcase a trio of 3D printed press brake process enhancements. The enhancements are printed upper and lower airbend tooling, printed backgage fingers and a printed … [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...]
Additive manufacturing keeps trains running
Siemens Mobility GmbH, part of Siemens AG, opened its first digital rail maintenance center – the Siemens Mobility RRX Rail Service Center. Located in Dortmund-Eving, Germany, the new maintenance depot offers the highest level of digitalization in … [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...]
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