Sciaky, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries, Inc. (PSI), and leading provider of metal 3D printing solutions, announced that its Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) technology helped a major automotive manufacturer cut … [Read more...] about Sciaky’s AM technology helps automotive cut time and costs of tooling and stamping dies
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More control over additive builds with Concept Laser Parameter Editor
Certain parts of the additive manufacturing process can be a challenge, especially for the process engineer setting up the additive machine for a build. Different parameters work better for different geometries. But, depending on the additive machine … [Read more...] about More control over additive builds with Concept Laser Parameter Editor
Optomec launches line of 3D printing metal machine tools
Optomec, a leading global supplier of production-grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed metals, launched a new tool series for low-cost, high-value metal additive manufacturing. The new LENS Machine Tool Series integrates Optomec’s … [Read more...] about Optomec launches line of 3D printing metal machine tools
Combining additive and subtractive into one machine
Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed metals announced it signed an agreement with Fryer Machine Systems, a producer of high-quality, affordable machine tools. As part of the … [Read more...] about Combining additive and subtractive into one machine
GE looks to acquire Arcam AB and SLM Solutions Group
Many analysts and investors thought the big acquisition news would come from HP. Looks like GE is taking the lead. GE (NYSE: GE) announced plans to acquire two suppliers of additive manufacturing equipment, Arcam AB and SLM Solutions Group AG for … [Read more...] about GE looks to acquire Arcam AB and SLM Solutions Group
EOS claims bigger, faster DMLS additive system
EOS will introduce its EOS M 400-4 system for Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) at the IMTS show in Chicago (Sept. 12-17). Designed for industrial applications, the quad-laser system has a wider building platform, along with a new handling … [Read more...] about EOS claims bigger, faster DMLS additive system
rp+m adds metal additive manufacturing to its offerings
rp+m, a leading service provider of rapid prototyping and manufacturing services, has selected Concept Laser’s M2 cusing metal additive machine to strengthen its research and development competencies. The M2 cusing will allow rp+m to develop … [Read more...] about rp+m adds metal additive manufacturing to its offerings
Additive manufacturing helps move PCBs to market fast
With contemporary electronic products, the circuitry often has to compete for the limited space within the housing. When conventionally stacked, PCBs can no longer accommodate all of the necessary components, so three-dimensional circuit carriers … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing helps move PCBs to market fast
3d printing gives Olympic athlete a chance to compete
Decathlete Jeremy Taiwo's Olympic dream was up in the air for the last year, partly due to injury and partly due to the financial pressures of training. But a Brooks Running sponsorship helped solve both issues. Part of the Brooks Running's … [Read more...] about 3d printing gives Olympic athlete a chance to compete
Using 3D printing to repair metal parts
Not only can 3D printing build parts, layer by layer, some metal additive systems repair already built parts. Optomec is one company with such a capability. BeAM Machines, Inc. is a new entrant into the U.S. market. BeAM is a spin-off of … [Read more...] about Using 3D printing to repair metal parts