Copper is viewed as a material that will accelerate future aerospace production. For example, the privately funded company Ursa Major delivered a copper-based 3D-printed rocket engine combustion chamber from its additive manufacturing lab in … [Read more...] about Tips on working with copper in additive manufacturing
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How additive technology can help reduce CO2 emissions from industry
Several engineering companies say we have the technology to reverse climate change, one of which is using direct air capture. Interestingly, additive manufacturing has the potential to play a major role here. Scott Green, 3D Systems Principal … [Read more...] about How additive technology can help reduce CO2 emissions from industry
A look at eco-friendly materials in 3D printing
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
Trends in additive manufacturing in 2022
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
How to avoid over engineering a part
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
Going digital with additive manufacturing
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
The additive technology link with digital twins
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
An important recognition for additive manufacturing
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
AMUG covers additive manufacturing changes and opportunities
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
Going small with 3D printing
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
