Desktop 3D printers were once viewed as tools only for hobbiests. But that has changed. A number of desktop 3D printers are used by engineers for design development as well as prototyping. Listen in as Jos Burger, CEO at Ultimaker, offers tips on … [Read more...]
Making additive manufacturing faster
Many companies are working to make additive manufacturing faster with part costs on par with those made by machining and injection molding. One of the latest entrants into this faster additive manufacturing space is 3DEO, an employee-owned metal … [Read more...]
Embedding electronics into 3D printing
Simon Fried, co-founder and president of Nano Dimensions discusses how it’s possible to incorporate electronics within a 3D printing process. Fried goes over how Nano Dimensions solved the issues of inks, metals and high heat to incorporate … [Read more...]
What is the future of additive manufacturing materials
At the recent RAPID + TCT show, I had a chance to question Glynn Fletcher, President of EOS NA on potential developments in additive manufacturing materials. Mr. Fletcher also covers how additive manufacturing may affect the casting industry. … [Read more...]
Why use 3D printing?
Of what use is additive manufacturing and 3D printing really? It’s a fair question and one that must be answered before this technology gains wider acceptance among designers, engineers, and executives. Materialise, a noted provider of software and … [Read more...]
3D printing with metal at your desk
At the recent RAPID + TCT show in Fort Worth, TX, Desktop Metal was one of the companies showcasing it's desktop metal 3D printer. Listen in as Jonah Myerberg discusses the pros and cons of desktop 3D printing with metal. Myerberg also offers ways … [Read more...]
3D printing metal parts without heat
One of the advantages of attending the RAPID + TCT Show is the opportunity to see new technology in action. One example is Spee3D, an Australian firm that has developed a new way to build metal parts layer by layer. It’s a type of cold fusion, so … [Read more...]
Will the collaboration of IoT, 3D printing, and blockchain change the world?
When additive manufacturing re-emerged as a viable technology about ten years ago, the buzz focused on what would be the “killer app” that would make it must have equipment in any engineers’ toolbox. So far, the aerospace industries and many of … [Read more...]
New additive manufacturing technique uses Mach 3 speeds to build parts
An innovative and new additive manufacturing approach was shown at the recent RAPID + TCT show in Ft. Worth, TX. This new additive manufacturing technology uses supersonic deposition. Material is shot through a jet engine nozzle at speeds to Mach 3, … [Read more...]
How “status quo” thinking could kill additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing is shifting from the “Holy cow, you can build that?” state to the more pragmatic “let’s see if we can build this” focus. That’s a good trend. Recent successes and innovations are all contributing to this shift in expectations, … [Read more...]
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