Many 3D printing proponents say 3D printing is a great alternative to injection molding for your mold needs. But is it really? Here’s a look at the arguments for and against. Kip Hanson, Contributing writer Additive manufacturing, also known … [Read more...] about 3D printing versus injection molding
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Kodak and Carbon announce joint development agreement
Kodak has signed a joint development agreement with Carbon3D, Inc. The companies will work together on materials development to address new opportunities for Carbon’s Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) technology used in 3D printing … [Read more...] about Kodak and Carbon announce joint development agreement
Additively eliminating weight in aircraft engine parts
Conventional manufacturing techniques have limited capabilities to realize complex geometries or organically shaped components in a cost effective way. Thus, components usually include trade-offs between function and performance. But 3D printing, … [Read more...] about Additively eliminating weight in aircraft engine parts
User views on metal additive manufacturing
While many users of metal 3D printing / additive manufacturing want to keep their projects quiet for competitive reasons, the user market is large. Various forecasters say that the global size of the metal 3D printing / additive manufacturing market … [Read more...] about User views on metal additive manufacturing
3D Printing Food: Is It Possible?
3D printing food? The key question here is why would you want to? You can certainly use a 3D printer to “pipe” food into interesting shapes or designs. Bakeries have been doing this for a couple of years now. It’s great for parties and … [Read more...] about 3D Printing Food: Is It Possible?
How 3D printing transformed aerospace manufacturing
The aerospace industry, with its stringent certifications, testing, and safety approvals, relies on 3D printing, making a strong case for 3D printing to become a critical part of manufacturing’s future for the rest of us. Ed Yuh, Project … [Read more...] about How 3D printing transformed aerospace manufacturing
3D printing builds nose tip for a supersonic car
Members of the BLOODHOUND supersonic car project and Renishaw have collaborated to produce a prototype for a critical component of the Supersonic Car. BLOODHOUND’s aim is not only to break the sound barrier but also to be the first land vehicle to … [Read more...] about 3D printing builds nose tip for a supersonic car
A peek into the health of the additive manufacturing industry
In the additive manufacturing industry, corporate financial reports give a good picture of the future of this industry. This latest report from Optomec indicates that metal additive manufacturing is gaining acceptance over a broad range of … [Read more...] about A peek into the health of the additive manufacturing industry
3D scanning ensures automotive aftermarket parts fit precisely
For more than 35 years, Chris Alston remained committed to the development and manufacturing of components for street and race chassis applications. His Chassisworks (www.cachassisworks.com) has the largest selection of chassis and suspension parts … [Read more...] about 3D scanning ensures automotive aftermarket parts fit precisely
3D scanning and printing of replica of Orion Crew module
SME and its RAPID event worked with Lockheed Martin, FARO Technologies, Inc., Direct Dimensions, Inc., Met-L-Flo, Inc., Florida Institute of Technology and Cincinnati Inc. to take the first-ever 3D scan of the Orion crew module, which will later be … [Read more...] about 3D scanning and printing of replica of Orion Crew module