One of the keys to greater acceptance and use of additive manufacturing / 3D printing is education--helping those who haven't been taught how to make the best use of this technology. Renishaw, an additive manufacturing (AM) systems and software … [Read more...]
3D printing helps American Magic fly across the water for the America’s Cup
“The America’s Cup is a racing event like none other and tests the limits of design and manufacturing,” said Robyn Lesh, Design Team Engineer at American Magic. “Solid aerodynamics is truly the key, as our vessels must essentially ‘fly’ over the … [Read more...]
Sandvik creates 3D printed diamond composite
It may not sparkle like jewelry diamonds. That only means it is better suited to industrial uses. Sandvik's new process means that this super-hard material can be 3D printed in highly complex shapes and can potentially revolutionize the way industry … [Read more...]
3D Printed antenna may meet the needs of the 5G network
XJet Ltd. announced at RAPID + TCT that the University of Delaware (UDEL) has installed an XJet Carmel 1400 AM System and is using it to develop cutting-edge antenna technology called ‘Passive Beam Steering,’ for several applications, including the … [Read more...]
BASF and Paxis to develop materials for WAV additive manufacturing technology
BASF 3D Printing Solutions will provide innovative additive manufacturing materi-als to Paxis LLC for their new WAV technology. This technology is currently in development and should meet the needs of additive manufacturing users, advanced … [Read more...]
Optomec demonstrates simultaneous five-axis metal additive manufacturing at RAPID-TCT 2019
At RAPID-TCT, Optomec will demonstrate simultaneous five-axis additive manufacturing at its booth (#517). The machine handles building, repairing, and coating mid to large-size complex metal parts. An Optomec LENS additive plugin is an advanced … [Read more...]
On-demand 3D printing cuts operating costs by 80%
“Every company has its own unique challenges in the production process, which is why the ability to create custom solutions straight from the factory floor is such a game-changer for the manufacturing industry,” said Jos Burger, CEO of Ultimaker. 3D … [Read more...]
3D printing production-grade racing car parts
Stratasys signed an agreement with Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports – a competitor in the NTT IndyCar Series. The team is leveraging Stratasys’ Fortus 450mc 3D Printer – capable of printing carbon fiber-reinforced FDM Nylon 12 – and F370 3D Printer … [Read more...]
FDM technology fits the demands of competitive drag racing
Stratasys and Don Schumacher Racing are collaborating for the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), the largest auto racing organization in the world. The team will capitalize on advanced Fused Deposition Modeling technology to accelerate both … [Read more...]
How engineers use desktop metal 3D printing
With nearly 10,000 fabricated parts, Desktop Metal has collected data and use cases based on more than 1,000 customer benchmarks to get an inside look at how customers use metal parts made with its Studio System. Customers, including John Zink, Alpha … [Read more...]
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