Techniplas, a leading global design and manufacturing provider of automotive products and services, announced the opening of its Additive Manufacturing Center in Ventura, California. Operated by Techniplas Digital, the company's … [Read more...] about Techniplas opens additive manufacturing center
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What other equipment is needed with a 3D metal additive printer?
In addition to the metal additive machine, other pieces are needed, many of which are often included with the additive machine. These are: A wet separator, which is really a vacuum to remove excess metal powder. It includes a water tower where … [Read more...] about What other equipment is needed with a 3D metal additive printer?
How to work with different materials in an additive print
To avoid a failed 3D print in extrusion 3D printing, temperatures must be maintained to a narrow range. But what happens when the print involves two different materials, such as plastic and wood? Some 3D printers do print with a wood type of … [Read more...] about How to work with different materials in an additive print
HP, Deloitte announce alliance to accelerate 3D printing in manufacturing environments
Today, HP Inc. and Deloitte announced a unique alliance that the companies say will accelerate the digital transformation of manufacturing, what they say is the fourth industrial revolution. At an event that included tours of the Jabil Blue Sky … [Read more...] about HP, Deloitte announce alliance to accelerate 3D printing in manufacturing environments
What is Continuous Fiber Fabrication (CFF)?
Continuous Fiber Fabrication (CFF) is a term coined by Markforged for the material and 3D printing process it developed. CFF operates in this way. The printer uses two print nozzles. One nozzle operates like a typical extrusion process; it lays … [Read more...] about What is Continuous Fiber Fabrication (CFF)?
What to expect from Stratasys at the TCT Show 2017
Next month, at the 22nd annual TCT Show (26-28 September, NEC, Birmingham), Stratasys will demonstrate how its applied additive technologies are used by a diverse range of customers including Airbus, Opel and McLaren to verify designs, achieve … [Read more...] about What to expect from Stratasys at the TCT Show 2017
3 tips on optimizing additive support structures
Support structures can make or break a 3D print, but they are absolutely necessary, especially with parts that have complex geometries and overhangs. Optimizing support structures reduces print time and saves money on material costs. Support … [Read more...] about 3 tips on optimizing additive support structures
3D Printing Residual Stress: What Is It?
In some 3D printing/additive manufacturing processes, the object goes under repeated expansion and contraction from the heating and cooling of the build process. This repeated heating and cooling can lead to residual stress—a result that shows up as … [Read more...] about 3D Printing Residual Stress: What Is It?
Print No Evil: Three-layer technique secures additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing, also known as 3-D printing, is replacing conventional fabrication processes in critical areas ranging from aerospace components to medical implants. But because the process relies on software to control the 3-D printer, … [Read more...] about Print No Evil: Three-layer technique secures additive manufacturing
How use of carbon fiber can reduce 3D printing build volume
Additive manufacturing permits almost unlimited freedom of design - a characteristic that allows innovative design methods, especially for lightweight solutions. However, many materials have limitations in high load-bearing applications. One solution … [Read more...] about How use of carbon fiber can reduce 3D printing build volume