Rapid injection molding works best for on-demand production, bridge tooling, pilot runs, and functional prototyping. There are several options for injection molding, with aluminum a popular choice as a material for the molds. Probably one of the … [Read more...]
Best practices when working with Stereolithography
Eric Utley, Applications Engineer, Proto Labs, Inc. Engineers have several options for their prototyping needs; machining, injection molding, and additive manufacturing. Each has benefits, drawbacks, and cost metrics. Of the multiple additive … [Read more...]
3D printing and organ transplants, what surgeons are doing today
3D printing and organ transplants is a dream of many. Today, 3D printing plays a critical role in organ transplantation, primarily in the form of surgical planning. Stratasys, a global leader in additive technology solutions, announced that … [Read more...]
Silicone material enables the 3D printing of soft robotic grippers
Soft robotics is a subfield of robotics that uses compliant materials. It mimics living organisms and adapts to its surroundings. For robots, it increases flexibility and adaptability. The ACEO team from Wacher Chemie AG chose 3D printing for its … [Read more...]
72-hour Make-a-Thon uses 3D printing to help improve veterans’ quality-of-life
An example of 3D printing helping veterans improve their quality of life. Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS), a global leader in additive technology solutions, sponsored and took part in a 72-hour “Makers for Heroes Make-a-Thon” event in Tel Aviv. The event … [Read more...]
3D printing makes quick work of mold making
Small to mid-sized businesses like Built-Rite Tool & Die, a mold-making and design firm, face increasing pressure from international and domestic competitors in the area of quick-turn mold services. Overseas manufacturers offer lower prices and … [Read more...]
Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing helps keep electronics warm in space
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) needed a different way to build thermal management systems that protect electronics on its satellites and rovers. The solution came from Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing. Mark Norfolk, Fabrisonic LLC, & … [Read more...]
Jetting metals to additively make parts
Another innovative additive manufacturing system that was on display at the recent Rapid + TCT show was the XJet Carmel AM Production System, which uses NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ) technology. NPJ technology uses solid nanoparticles that are … [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...]
Formalloy introduces closed-loop metal deposition system
Formalloy, an additive manufacturing company based out of San Diego, introduced the X-series laser metal deposition system starting at $200K at RAPID + TCT. The system features closed-loop control, variable-wavelength lasers, and Formfeed powder … [Read more...]
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