The next trend you’ll find with Additive Manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is the growth of additive services. Part of this growth is driven by customer need, part by the frequent acquisitions made by the larger vendors. Customer need … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing moves beyond the “cool” phase
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How additive technology will affect manufacturing
For 16 years, ExOne has focused its efforts on developing additive machines for use in manufacturing. ExOne President Dave Burns explores this shift of 3D printing into additive manufacturing and how it will affect design engineers. Leslie … [Read more...] about How additive technology will affect manufacturing
Strong growth forecast for 3D printing in metals
According to IDTechEx technology analyst Rachel Gordon, 3D printing in metals is one of the fastest growing segments of the 3D printing (3DP) / additive manufacturing (AM) industry. In a recently released report, 3D Printing of Metals 2015-2025, … [Read more...] about Strong growth forecast for 3D printing in metals
Making machine tool drills using additive manufacturing
The days when precision tools and additive manufacturing strategies could not co-exist are history. The new Mapal QTD-series insert drill proves this. For the first time, the precision tool specialists from Aalen are manufacturing drills additively, … [Read more...] about Making machine tool drills using additive manufacturing
How to ensure a quality build from laser melting
Laser melting is one of the more complex additive processes in the 3D printing industry. Used for medical and aerospace applications, it’s critical that parts are melted properly for the best mechanical and performance properties. Ensuring the … [Read more...] about How to ensure a quality build from laser melting
More additive manufacturing systems for production
Some executives believe that the current state of additive manufacturing equipment is too focused on prototyping instead of production. But more companies continue to enter the space of additive manufacturing, especially for metal materials. Additive … [Read more...] about More additive manufacturing systems for production
Additive manufacturing technology moves into production
Is 3D printing /Additive manufacturing shifting out of prototyping? You might think so after listening to the conversations at RAPID 2015 and the recent AMUG conference. But really, prototyping is not going away. However, the conversation on how … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing technology moves into production
Electron Beam Melting: What Is It?
Electron beam melting (EBM) is a type of additive manufacturing technique that uses a cathode ray as its heat source. EBM is a proprietary powder bed fusion technique developed by Arcam. Metal powder is melted in a high vacuum, layer by layer until … [Read more...] about Electron Beam Melting: What Is It?
What is direct metal sintering?
Direct Metal Sintering is a name coined by 3D Systems to describe a process similar to Direct Metal Laser Sintering. 3D Systems’ printers, like other metal laser sintering printers, create pure, fully dense metal parts with EN ISO (fine) machining … [Read more...] about What is direct metal sintering?
Additive manufacturing gets a firmer grip on the dental market
What was once a novel convenience for dentists and labs is now becoming commonplace as new additive manufacturing machines enter the market. Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor It’s possible that going to the dentist may become fun, thanks to 3D … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing gets a firmer grip on the dental market