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A look at eco-friendly materials in 3D printing

July 11, 2022 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Some of the materials used in 3D printing are generally either not very, or even not degradable in the environment. Some developers and manufacturers though, are working to develop materials that are more eco-friendly, as well as delivering the … [Read more...] about A look at eco-friendly materials in 3D printing

Filed Under: Featured, Leslie's blog, Materials, Podcasts Tagged With: polyspectra

Trends in additive manufacturing in 2022

June 27, 2022 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Additive manufacturing continues to evolve. Here’s a look at how Wayne Davey, Global Head of Sales and Go-to-Market for 3D Printing Solutions, HP Inc., sees the latest developments in this industry. MPF: Over the last few years, various … [Read more...] about Trends in additive manufacturing in 2022

Filed Under: Featured, Leslie's blog Tagged With: hpinc.

How to avoid over engineering a part

June 13, 2022 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

3D printing/additive manufacturing can help designers simplify a part, reducing assembly steps in many cases, and creating a better end product. Is it possible, though, to over engineer a part? 3D printing engineers like Eric Utley of Protolabs see … [Read more...] about How to avoid over engineering a part

Filed Under: Featured, Leslie's blog, Podcasts Tagged With: protolabs

Going digital with additive manufacturing

June 1, 2022 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

The supply chain continues to be a story for additive manufacturing, especially with the recent news from President Biden on the new AM Forward initiative. I recently interviewed Dave Evans, CEO of Fictiv, to discuss AM and the supply chain, among … [Read more...] about Going digital with additive manufacturing

Filed Under: Featured, Leslie's blog, Podcasts Tagged With: fictiv

The additive technology link with digital twins

May 18, 2022 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Recently, I had a conversation with Jeff Blanford, a Solution Architect at Morf3D, to discuss the latest developments with additive technology in the aerospace industry and on supply chains. This conversation shifted to looking at additive technology … [Read more...] about The additive technology link with digital twins

Filed Under: Featured, Leslie's blog, Podcasts Tagged With: morf3d

An important recognition for additive manufacturing

May 9, 2022 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

President Biden announced an initiative, AM Forward, to strengthen the country’s use of additive manufacturing. The initiative could “help lower costs for American families by improving the competitiveness of America’s small-and-medium-sized … [Read more...] about An important recognition for additive manufacturing

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AMUG covers additive manufacturing changes and opportunities

May 2, 2022 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Shows and conferences are slowly emerging from the effects of the global pandemic. Some offer both in-person and virtual experiences, others are returning to in-person only. The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) conference hosted roughly 2000 … [Read more...] about AMUG covers additive manufacturing changes and opportunities

Filed Under: Leslie's blog Tagged With: AMUG

Going small with 3D printing

April 11, 2022 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

The scale of sizes that 3D printing machines can handle is impressive, from huge wind turbine blades to parts that are small, such as two microns. John Kawola, CEO of Boston Micro Fabrication discusses the microscale side of 3D printing. Design … [Read more...] about Going small with 3D printing

Filed Under: Featured, Leslie's blog, Podcasts Tagged With: bostonmicrofabrication

3D printing proves its value as manufacturing evolves

March 28, 2022 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Recently, the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with ETH Zurich and Fraunhofer IGCV, IPT and IAPT, released a report on the current state of additive manufacturing (AM) and its future. Their goal was to provide a realistic understanding of what … [Read more...] about 3D printing proves its value as manufacturing evolves

Filed Under: Additive Manufacturing, Leslie's blog, Podcasts Tagged With: Stratasys Ltd.

How additive “takes the handcuffs off design” in aerospace applications

March 14, 2022 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

As additive technology gains importance in aerospace innovation, it offers compelling opportunities to revolutionize critical elements of the aerospace workflow. From design to certification and to production, AM helps companies unlock innovation and … [Read more...] about How additive “takes the handcuffs off design” in aerospace applications

Filed Under: Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Leslie's blog, Podcasts Tagged With: 3dSystems

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Leslie Langnau is the Managing Editor of the Design World Network. She also has more than 20 years experience as a technology editor, covering such areas as controls, mechanics, mechatronics, couplings, industrial networks, and the field now known as additive manufacturing (formerly rapid prototyping).

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