John Kawola, president of Ultimaker North America discusses the role 3D printing can have in manufacturing. Q: You recently made comments about the value of a “manufacturing minute.” Can you go into that in a little bit more detail? A: Sure. … [Read more...]
A closer look at software that improves design efficiency
Recently 3D Systems introduced Geomagic Control X 2018 inspection platform and GibbsCAM 12 manufacturing software. Geomagic Control X 2018 is an inspection program that builds upon its foundation to meet the demands of aerospace and automotive … [Read more...]
The best way for injection molding and 3D printing to work together
In plastic injection molding, 3D printing of cores that include conformal cooling channels are set to become more of a mainstream choice. But there are a few rules that apply when creating such parts for plastic injection molding. Gordon Styles, … [Read more...]
How insert molding saves labor
Insert molding is the process of overmolding thermoplastic material around a preformed component (an insert) to create a finished part that incorporates multiple materials. The inserts are generally metal parts used to reinforce the mechanical … [Read more...]
Get advance information on the cost of 3D printing your part
You have several choices when building a 3D printed part. If you choose an in-house approach, you can purchase either a desktop 3D printer or a 3D printing machine and print the part yourself. Or you can outsource the part, virtually uploading the … [Read more...]
Developments in additive manufacturing service bureaus
Additive manufacturing service providers offer a range of capabilities to help you make your parts fast. Fast Radius is an industrial manufacturer that offers services in cutting edge 3D plastic and metal printing technologies, CNC machining and … [Read more...]
Lessons in rocket science and 3D printing
Space exploration fuels David Deng’s sense of wonder and his desire to help humanity expand to that final frontier. At the same time, the University of Minnesota aerospace engineering student is well grounded about the challenges he and the student … [Read more...]
Using light as a chisel
Carbon 3D recently announced new funding from several strategic investors. This funding will help Carbon bring additive technology to more customers as well as participate in the trend to shift from prototyping to applications requiring final … [Read more...]
Additive manufacturing quoting made easy
Xometry, an online service provider, offers software to instantly connect you to the best manufacturing solution for your design. The manufacturing options it will recommend include CNC machining, sheet metal, professional 3D printing and casting. … [Read more...]
Devising devious designs
By Angelo Gentile, Proto Labs Network television may seem like an unlikely source for manufacturing innovation, but don’t say that to the designers of the robots competing in season two of ABC’s BattleBots (a 10-episode run started Thursday, June … [Read more...]
