Optomec and Delcam have entered into a global sales partnership whereby Optomec will sell and support Delcam products in conjunction with sales of its Aerosol Jet systems for 3D printed electronics. Optomec is a leading global supplier of … [Read more...] about Optomec and Delcam push the boundaries of 3D printing electronics
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The 8 ways 3D printing is changing manufacturing forever
People debate whether 3D printing / additive manufacturing will really have an impact on design and manufacturing. Hod Lipson, professor at Columbia University, recently gave a presentation on why 3D printing will definitely disrupt what we know of … [Read more...] about The 8 ways 3D printing is changing manufacturing forever
IRISS ensures quality build for metal additive manufacturing
In metal additive manufacturing, more companies are offering a way to see inside the build of a part for quality control. The latest company to offer such a feature is Sciaky, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) and a … [Read more...] about IRISS ensures quality build for metal additive manufacturing
3D printing a better car
Manufacturers must integrate an increasing number of concepts and energy storage systems into vehicle structures. Future vehicle bodies will be lighter, which will require more flexible design. As the number of vehicle varieties increases, designers … [Read more...] about 3D printing a better car
Additive manufacturing—after the hype
How has the all the hype around 3D printing /additive manufacturing (3DP/AM) prototyping and manufacturing endeavors affected you? If you follow the Gartner hype curve, we are probably now in the trough of disillusionment. Some startups are no … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing—after the hype
AMUG 2016—a unique opportunity to learn and connect
Most conferences and shows about 3D printing / additive manufacturing (3DP/AM) focus on giving vendors an opportunity to reach potential customers. The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Education & Training Conference is different. It … [Read more...] about AMUG 2016—a unique opportunity to learn and connect
3D-printed end-of-arm tooling lightens load on robotic packaging line
New robots for a pick-n-pack line were already on order. A major American food producer’s equipment supplier, Langen Group, began designing the end-of-arm tool that would let the robots pick up wrapped, stacked crackers and place them into cardboard … [Read more...] about 3D-printed end-of-arm tooling lightens load on robotic packaging line
Airbus begins production of metal parts made through additive manufacturing
Premium Aerotec is starting the series production of 3D-printed metal parts for the Airbus Group at its Varel site (Friesland). The Airbus subsidiary constructed a new production hall for the additive manufacturing of titanium parts in Varel. The … [Read more...] about Airbus begins production of metal parts made through additive manufacturing
Trends to watch in metal additive manufacturing
Lately, the focus of additive manufacturing is on the metal additive side. Whether the technology used to build metal parts is laser or electron beam, additive manufacturing and metal go together very well. We spoke with the president and CEO of … [Read more...] about Trends to watch in metal additive manufacturing
Melting metal with high energy
Lasers are a common way to additively build objects out of metal, but it is not the only additive option. Electron beam technology also delivers dense metal parts. Here’s a closer look at the Arcam electron beam process. Bruce Bradshaw The buzz … [Read more...] about Melting metal with high energy