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Better post-processing could enable greater acceptance of additive manufacturing

June 6, 2019 By Leslie Langnau 1 Comment

Post processing, in one form or another, is an inevitability when using additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, but is particularly critical for serial production applications of AM — both in terms of the financial costs and the time it takes … [Read more...] about Better post-processing could enable greater acceptance of additive manufacturing

Filed Under: Additive Manufacturing, Featured, Rapid MFG, Rapid Prototyping, Surface Finishing Tagged With: additivemanufacturingtechnologies

AMT tackles additive manufacturing post processing challenges

May 5, 2019 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

The focus on effective and efficient post-processing technologies for additively manufactured production parts has become a dominant focus in the additive manufacturing (AM) space. For many applications, the cost and time implications of … [Read more...] about AMT tackles additive manufacturing post processing challenges

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Surface Finishing Tagged With: amt

Automate the post processing of 3D printed objects

March 9, 2015 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

New methods of finishing help speed post processing of 3D printed objects. Edited by Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor As capable and useful as 3D printers/additive manufacturing (3DP/AM) machines are, one issue is that no 3D printer, no matter … [Read more...] about Automate the post processing of 3D printed objects

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Consumer Products, Entertainment, Extrusion, Industrial, Industries, Material Jetting, Materials, Medical, Powder Bed Fusion, Production 3D Printers / AM Systems News, Professional 3D Printers News, Rapid MFG, Rapid Prototyping, Surface Finishing Tagged With: almco

Another way to remove support material from 3D printed parts

March 10, 2014 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Recently we published an article, Choosing a finishing method for additive manufacturing, on ways to finish your 3D printed part.  The major 3D printing vendors offer systems that you can purchase, or use their services, to finish your parts. An … [Read more...] about Another way to remove support material from 3D printed parts

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Consumer Products, Entertainment, Industrial, Materials, Medical, News, Service Bureau News, Service Bureaus, Surface Finishing Tagged With: post processing

Quickparts® launches new E-Commerce portal

April 7, 2011 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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Quickparts®, a 3D Systems company (NASDAQ: TDSC), released a new online customer portal that has more user functions, including instant access to quote and project history. QuickQuote® 2.0 gives you complete access to your account activity. Your … [Read more...] about Quickparts® launches new E-Commerce portal

Filed Under: 3D Printers, Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, CNC Milling Machines, Consumer Products, FDM, Industrial, Injection Molding Production, Machining / Milling, Materials, Medical, News, Packaging, Rapid Injection Molding, Rapid MFG, Rapid Prototyping, Reverse Engineering, SLA, SLS, Subtractive Fabrication, Surface Finishing Tagged With: 3D Printing, 3D Systems, Quickparts, Rapid injection molding, rapid prototyping, Reverse Engineering, Selective laser sintering (SLS), Subtractive prototyping

RAPID 2011; Simthsonian Curator and founding fathers of additive manufacturing to speak

March 17, 2011 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

A Smithsonian curator and the CEOs of four companies who have pioneered the development of additive manufacturing will be featured speakers at RAPID 2011 Conference & Exposition in conjunction with the 3D Imaging event, at the Hyatt Regency in … [Read more...] about RAPID 2011; Simthsonian Curator and founding fathers of additive manufacturing to speak

Filed Under: 3D Printers, 3D Scanners, Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Cast Urethanes, CNC Milling Machines, Consumer Products, FDM, Industrial, Injection Molding Production, Machining / Milling, Materials, Medical, News, Rapid Injection Molding, Rapid MFG, Rapid Prototyping, Reverse Engineering, SLA, SLS, Software, Subtractive Fabrication, Surface Finishing

New CAM Software for RP & Custom Rapid Manufacturing

July 7, 2008 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

IRVINE, CA - Roland DGA Corporation introduces SRP Player Pro – new CAM software that simplifies production and delivers an exceptional surface finish. Compatible with all Roland SRP® milling devices, SRP Player Pro sells for $4,500 and is ideal for … [Read more...] about New CAM Software for RP & Custom Rapid Manufacturing

Filed Under: CNC Milling Machines, Rapid MFG, Rapid Prototyping, Software, Subtractive Fabrication, Surface Finishing

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Leslie Langnau is the Managing Editor of the Design World Network. She also has more than 20 years experience as a technology editor, covering such areas as controls, mechanics, mechatronics, couplings, industrial networks, and the field now known as additive manufacturing (formerly rapid prototyping).

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