Lattice structures are those geometric shapes grouped together to create repeatable patterns for engineering purposes. The idea of lattices has been around for quite some time. You see these repeating patterns on buildings and bridges. For design … [Read more...] about Taking advantage of lattice designs in 3D printing
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The AMUG Conference is on for early May
In a few weeks, May 2 through May 6, the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) conference will be held in Orlando, Fla. The additive manufacturing industry played a major role in developing needed supplies during the early days of the COVID … [Read more...] about The AMUG Conference is on for early May
How 3D printing aids injection molding
3D printing/additive manufacturing and injection molding do not have to be competitors. In fact, 3D printing can aid injection molding. Formlabs recently commented that 3D printing is more of an accelerator for injection molding. 3D printers can … [Read more...] about How 3D printing aids injection molding
How additive manufacturing helps the semiconductor industry
Like so many other markets and industries, the COVID pandemic has affected the supply of components used to make semiconductor processing equipment. Semiconductor capital equipment manufacturers are turning to additive manufacturing to help repair … [Read more...] about How additive manufacturing helps the semiconductor industry
Researchers work on better software for additive manufacturing
The DARPA Transformative Design TRADES program was created to develop foundational design tools that will help designers take more advantage of the capabilities of additive technology. Recently, Siemens Technology completed its work on a software … [Read more...] about Researchers work on better software for additive manufacturing
Design lessons from the sports world
Designers in the sports world have been one of the quickest groups to adopt additive manufacturing technology. They’ve developed a few insights and perspectives that might be useful for engineers in other fields. David Woodlock, Application … [Read more...] about Design lessons from the sports world
3D printing moves closer to developing transplantable organs
3D printing inspires a number of intriguing futures. One of these futures involves the possibility of using this technology to heal people of various physical ailments. For some time now, the medical community has explored the use of 3D printing to … [Read more...] about 3D printing moves closer to developing transplantable organs
A crystal ball forecast for additive manufacturing in 2021
Do we dare predict? Remember, very few, in anyone, predicted a global pandemic in 2020. With the understanding that just about anything can happen, let’s give it a go. Occasionally, a technology or development has an opportunity to really grab … [Read more...] about A crystal ball forecast for additive manufacturing in 2021
Trends to watch in additive manufacturing for 2021
2020 was an eventful year for the additive manufacturing industry that no one predicted. The coronavirus pandemic practically shut down the global supply chain. But these gaps in supply, especially for personal medical protection equipment, were … [Read more...] about Trends to watch in additive manufacturing for 2021
3D printing for space—explore boldly
NASA recently announced future rocket engines will include large scale 3D printed parts. A number of other companies are exploring how 3D printing additive manufacturing can be used in future space projects. One company, nTopology, developed software … [Read more...] about 3D printing for space—explore boldly
