A new technology exists at the intersection of additive manufacturing and micro manufacturing. It is opening up the possibility for manufacturers to take advantage of the inherent advantages of AM while achieving micron level accuracy over a build … [Read more...]
Additive manufacturing solves a molding challenge
Additive manufacturing can take the place of molding in many applications. For example, in a government-funded project, composite developer IDEC set about exploring the capabilities of Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) technology. The government-funded … [Read more...]
Optomec announces two direct energy deposition additive manufacturing systems
Optomec announced the release of the LENS CS 600 and CS 800 Controlled Atmosphere (CA) directed energy deposition (DED) Systems. These new additions to the Optomec Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS) Classic System Series are configurable and … [Read more...]
XJet to show soluble support for metal 3D printing at AMUG Conference
XJet Ltd. plans to unveil a new application for additive manufacturing at the upcoming Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) conference from March 31st – April 4th. Using its NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ) technology, the company promises to add some … [Read more...]
3D printing advances on-field protection for football players
Riddell and Carbon have partnered to bring custom, digital design innovation to head protection through Riddell’s new Diamond helmet platform. The helmet features a 3D printed lattice liner that is digitally manufactured using Carbon’s Digital Light … [Read more...]
5 opportunities for additive manufacturing in the Wind Energy Industry
By Inês Castro, materials scientist and engineer Additive manufacturing (AM) technologies offer a range of advantages for the wind industry. The following examples show that implementation is possible, and even recommended, for a more … [Read more...]
Essentium receives funding for growth
Essentium, Inc., a provider and innovator of 3D printing solutions for industrial additive manufacturing, has closed $22.2 million in Series A funding. The funding will be used to scale manufacturing, engineering, international distribution, sales … [Read more...]
How 3D printing can completely change the concept of the supply crib
One of the challenges faced by many companies is sourcing machine spare parts. Such parts can be costly because they are often small-batch orders that a customer requires quickly and often unexpectedly. These types of parts are not prioritized in … [Read more...]
Method 3D printer fills the gap between desktop and professional 3D printers
As 3D printing matures, the differences between desktop 3D printers and larger, professional 3D printers will blur. The newly introduced MakerBot Method is an example. MakerBot launched Method, a desktop 3D printer that the company claims creates a … [Read more...]
How 3D printing tackles obsolescence
Angel Trains, one of Britain’s leading train leasing companies, has collaborated with engineering consultancy ESG Rail, and 3D printing technology provider Stratasys, to produce four fully approved interior components using Additive … [Read more...]
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