Kennametal developed a 3D printed stator bore tool specifically to meet growing customer demand for lighter weight tooling solutions used to machine components for hybrid and electric vehicles. E-mobility components are typically machined on … [Read more...] about Kennametal uses 3D printing to develop lightweight stator bore tool
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Working with Direct Metal Laser Sintering
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) is one of the major technologies in additive manufacturing (AM). It is known for making precise and extremely dense metal parts in single or small-lot quantities. DMLS-made parts are common in medical, aerospace, … [Read more...] about Working with Direct Metal Laser Sintering
FDA clears an additively manufactured cervical support system
A couple of months ago, Nexxt Spine pioneered the design and development of spinal fusion implants with interconnected micro-lattice architectures using additive manufacturing. The goal behind the design is to promote osteoconduction, … [Read more...] about FDA clears an additively manufactured cervical support system
Additive manufacturing delivers the scaffolding for growth
One of the key applications of additive manufacturing is in the development of spinal implants. The team at Nexxt Spine are pioneers in the design and development of spinal fusion implants that incorporate interconnected micro-lattice architectures … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing delivers the scaffolding for growth
3D printing makes the first smash-proof guitar
Rock stars have been smashing guitars for decades, few with more enthusiasm than Swedish-born guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen. Global engineering company Sandvik decided to test its cutting-edge techniques by building the world’s first all-metal, … [Read more...] about 3D printing makes the first smash-proof guitar
Additive manufacturing enables robot shuttle system to use smaller motors
A frequent goal in any design is to find ways to save on weight and power needs. The engineers at Bastion Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, were looking for a way to develop a more efficient robotic material handling system. They turned … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing enables robot shuttle system to use smaller motors
Research shows how to prevent defects in metal 3D printing
Additive manufacturing’s promise to revolutionize industry is constrained by a widespread problem: tiny gas pockets in the final product that can lead to cracks and other failures. New research published in Science, led by researchers from Carnegie … [Read more...] about Research shows how to prevent defects in metal 3D printing
Evonik launches new polymer powder for 3D printing applications in high temperature range
Evonik, a specialty chemicals company, has developed a new polymer powder for applications in higher temperature range as part of its polyamide 6 series. The new polyamide powder offers high mechanical strength as well as chemical and … [Read more...] about Evonik launches new polymer powder for 3D printing applications in high temperature range
How metal additive manufacturing can increase production of orthopaedic implants
Metal additive manufacturing (AM) processes such as laser powder bed fusion (PBF) provide real advantages when it comes to the production of orthopaedic implants. PBF can produce both solid and porous geometries in the same process, saving time and … [Read more...] about How metal additive manufacturing can increase production of orthopaedic implants
EOS launches new 3D printer for production applications
EOS North America launched its Integra P 400 polymer Additive Manufacturing (AM) platform. The fast, flexible powder bed AM platform uses a range of materials that offer characteristics such as high abrasion or chemical resistance, low-temperature … [Read more...] about EOS launches new 3D printer for production applications
