Standards for metal material and additive manufacturing machines and process are under continuous development, with ASTM and ASTM International spearheading them. Carl Dekker, President of Met-L-Flo Inc., is also Chair of the ASTM F42 committee at … [Read more...] about What’s new in metal additive manufacturing standards
Podcasts
Developments in metal additive manufacturing–a conversation with Concept Laser
Additive manufacturing with metals is a popular subject. A lot of work still needs to be done before we will see additive machines alongside CNC machines and injection molding systems in the average manufacturing facility. Part of the issue is that … [Read more...] about Developments in metal additive manufacturing–a conversation with Concept Laser
Underwriters Laboratories offers a resource for 3D printing info needs
Underwriters Laboratories is working to address the short-term and long-term performance and safety concerns of 3D printers and additive manufacturing systems. Recently, UL initiated a number of initiatives that will help designers confidently … [Read more...] about Underwriters Laboratories offers a resource for 3D printing info needs
Additive manufacturing helps build a system that blends multiple solar technologies
A debate is going on in the additive manufacturing and manufacturing world, with some proponents pushing for the elimination of traditional manufacturing methods (such as CNCs and injection molding) in favor of solely additive manufacturing. For … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing helps build a system that blends multiple solar technologies
Graphene and 3D printing–a view from the field
Graphene is being touted as a revolutionary material with amazing properties. It’s highly conductive and with amazing strength-to-weight ratios. The key aspect of graphene and 3D printing is that it helps enable the 3D printing of electronic … [Read more...] about Graphene and 3D printing–a view from the field
Interview with the new CEO of Proto Labs
Proto Labs, Inc. (NYSE: PRLB), a leading online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer has appointed a new President and CEO, Victoria M. Holt. Bradley A. Cleveland, who helped shape Proto Labs into the company it is today and developed it … [Read more...] about Interview with the new CEO of Proto Labs
Proto Labs Cool Idea! Winner: Built-in charger for on the go phone charging
A dying phone battery and no access to a charger is no problem for carriers of the Everpurse, the latest recipient of the Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award. From the outside, Everpurse looks like a stylish purse. However, built into its inner wall is a … [Read more...] about Proto Labs Cool Idea! Winner: Built-in charger for on the go phone charging
Engineering tips on injection molding an RC Drone
Jeff Gibboney's design, the QuadShot remote controlled drone plane, won Proto Labs Cool Idea Award. Jeff discusses some of the things he learned from his experience using injection molding to prototype his drone. Jeff has more research experience … [Read more...] about Engineering tips on injection molding an RC Drone
More details on the newest FDM printer from Stratasys
Stratasys new Fortus 250mc is a smaller FDM machine with end-use manufacturing capability. We spoke with the product manager for more information on this unit. http://podcast.designworldonline.com/2011/07/25/522/ … [Read more...] about More details on the newest FDM printer from Stratasys
Why do we need a new “STL”?
Last year, the ASTM organization and AM vendors determined that a new file format with more features was needed. I interviewed the Chair of the ASTM F42 committee. Here is what Prof Hod Lipson of Cornell University … [Read more...] about Why do we need a new “STL”?
