Oqton, a software provider helping manufacturers increase innovation and efficiency by intelligently automating production, announced it is expanding the offerings it provides through the Altair Partner Alliance with the addition of 3DXpert and … [Read more...] about Oqton expands its software offering in Altair Partner Alliance
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How Additive at Scale used 3D printing to develop asset tracking in 60 days
Additive at Scale is a manufacturing services provider, and recently used the Essentium High Speed Extrusion (HSE) 180 ST 3D printing platform and the Essentium PCTG-Z to design and manufacturer 100 pilot units for tracking assets for a multinational … [Read more...] about How Additive at Scale used 3D printing to develop asset tracking in 60 days
Rapid Prototype Molding increases the speed of and cuts the cost of part testing and proof
Alpine Advanced Materials has introduced Rapid Prototype Molding (RPM) using Addifab’s proprietary resin system and Nexa3D’s printers to give clients a more rapid tool manufacturing solution that provides a functional and testable part at a fraction … [Read more...] about Rapid Prototype Molding increases the speed of and cuts the cost of part testing and proof
EOS adds four new materials to its metal AM materials portfolio
EOS announced four new metal materials for additive manufacturing (AM) on the EOS M 290 metal system, including two stainless steels, one tool steel, and one nickel alloy. Sascha Rudolph, SVP BU Metal Materials at EOS states: “Material development … [Read more...] about EOS adds four new materials to its metal AM materials portfolio
Formlabs lauches a faster SLS systems—the Fuse 1+30W 3D printer
Formlabs, announced the Fuse 1+ 30W, in what it claims is its most powerful industrial selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printer to date. Built off the success of the Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer, the Fuse 1+ 30W integrates upgraded components — including … [Read more...] about Formlabs lauches a faster SLS systems—the Fuse 1+30W 3D printer
Zygo launches Compass 2 with Diamond Turning Machine integration capability
Zygo Corporation (a division of AMETEK)announced the release of Compass 2, its latest optical profiler with Diamond Turning Machine (DTM) optimization and freeform surface metrology capability. Unlike comparable solutions, mold pins remain on their … [Read more...] about Zygo launches Compass 2 with Diamond Turning Machine integration capability
Korea Maritime and Ocean University scholars find key to reducing defects in multimaterials
As the development of 3D printable materials plays a greater role in additive technology, many researchers seek strategies to reduce the potential for defects within these materials. This study shows that controlling the mixing gradient of the … [Read more...] about Korea Maritime and Ocean University scholars find key to reducing defects in multimaterials
With 3D printing, can a part ever be obsolete?
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?
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