rp+m, a leading service provider of rapid prototyping and manufacturing services, has selected Concept Laser’s M2 cusing metal additive machine to strengthen its research and development competencies. The M2 cusing will allow rp+m to develop … [Read more...] about rp+m adds metal additive manufacturing to its offerings
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3D printed cast mends bones and plays music
Who wants a boring, old plaster cast while broken bones mend? This 3d printed cast comes packed with pressure sensors, bluetooth speakers to play your music, LED lights, gyroscope, accelerometer, and WiFi enabled Intel Edison. Meet BOOMcast, a 3d … [Read more...] about 3D printed cast mends bones and plays music
Using 3D printing to repair metal parts
Not only can 3D printing build parts, layer by layer, some metal additive systems repair already built parts. Optomec is one company with such a capability. BeAM Machines, Inc. is a new entrant into the U.S. market. BeAM is a spin-off of … [Read more...] about Using 3D printing to repair metal parts
Sciaky’s EBAM metal 3D printing system reduces time, waste and costs
Sciaky, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries, Inc. announced that its Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing technology helped aerospace giant Lockheed Martin Space Systems reduce production time, material waste and overall costs for … [Read more...] about Sciaky’s EBAM metal 3D printing system reduces time, waste and costs
Latest 3D printing technology manipulates liquid metal through magnetism for faster build speed
The latest 3D printing technology to emerge for working with metal materials is MagnetoJet technology from new startup, Vader Systems. This patent pending MagnetoJet technology is based on Magneto Hydro Dynamics (MHD) or the manipulation of liquid … [Read more...] about Latest 3D printing technology manipulates liquid metal through magnetism for faster build speed
SME announces winners of the 2016 Skills USA Additive Manufacturing Competition
Like the FIRST competition for students learning robotics, the additive manufacturing world would benefit from a similar competition. One exists. SME, working with Stratasys, sponsored a student additive manufacturing competition at the 52nd … [Read more...] about SME announces winners of the 2016 Skills USA Additive Manufacturing Competition
Top 10 design tips for direct metal laser sintering
Each additive manufacturing technology has a number of best design practices to take advantage of that technology’s capabilities. Here are top design practices for Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS). (This information is based on a Design World … [Read more...] about Top 10 design tips for direct metal laser sintering
FAQ: Can I use Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) for prototyping?
Yes, you can. Depending on part size and quantity, the DMLS additive manufacturing technology may be a good option for prototyping components that will go to production using other manufacturing methods. With large bulkier parts, it may not make … [Read more...] about FAQ: Can I use Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) for prototyping?
Somos material suits the 3D printing of injection molds
A key benefit of using 3D printing is the ability to produce short-runs of end use parts for testing or for direct use in hours. The engineering and design team at Wehl & Partner has been able to help customers realize these benefits using … [Read more...] about Somos material suits the 3D printing of injection molds
3d printing speeds testing of electrical prototypes
There is no absolute answer to the question of whether you should use 3D printing or injection molding for prototyping. It depends on the application. For some applications, though, 3D printing offers advantages over using injection molding for … [Read more...] about 3d printing speeds testing of electrical prototypes
