By Denny Scher Some observers of the plastics manufacturing industry, especially those with a vested interest, would like to have you believe that 3D printing is going to be the demise of injection molding. While there are certainly cases where 3D … [Read more...] about Will 3D Printing be the demise of Plastic Injection Molding?
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How fast are 3D printers?
The answer is it depends. Build speed, as it is used in this blog, refers to how long it can take to build a part as opposed to how fast do the mechanical axes supporting the material deposition nozzle, lasers, DLP system or build plate move. … [Read more...] about How fast are 3D printers?
Sciaky introduces real-time monitoring for its EBAM systems
Full sintering of metal in an additive manufacturing process often benefits from some type of vision/sensor control system that lets engineers see deep into the sintering process. Several companies offer such control, including Concept Laser and EOS. … [Read more...] about Sciaky introduces real-time monitoring for its EBAM systems
University of Louisville offers training in additive manufacturing
Do you want to learn more about additive manufacturing, especially with metals? Opportunities to learn are beginning to arrive. The latest is from UL, a global safety science organization, and the University of Louisville. Representatives of UL and … [Read more...] about University of Louisville offers training in additive manufacturing
Siemens moves into metal 3D printing
Additive manufacturing is garnering a lot of attention, especially from some big companies. The latest to move into this industry is Siemens. The company recently opened a production facility for metal 3D printed components in Finspång, … [Read more...] about Siemens moves into metal 3D printing
Combined 3D scanner and robotic arm automate scanning
Even though Artec handheld 3D scanners were designed to fit well in the hand, they can be easily integrated into robotic systems as well. Norwegian 3D graphics, printing and carving company NorNet demonstrated this type of automated scanning. The … [Read more...] about Combined 3D scanner and robotic arm automate scanning
3D printed models increase successful surgical outcomes
3D printing helped Sonoma Orthopedic give surgeons true-to-life training and surgery environments as they work with the company’s intramedullary device and test it out on 3D printed bone models. “We’re working to find the best ways to mend bones … [Read more...] about 3D printed models increase successful surgical outcomes
Trends in metal additive manufacturing
Interest in metal additive manufacturing (AM) continues to grow. Some companies are making special efforts focused specifically on metal AM. For example, a number of powder producers are beginning to match powders with the end-use application, not … [Read more...] about Trends in metal additive manufacturing
3D printing ensures designers get the details right
Carpenters rely on the maxim, “measure twice, cut once.” 3D printing / additive manufacturing (3DP/AM) lets users do essentially the same thing, ensuring product development is more cost effective and productive. For Hypro EU, a manufacturer of spray … [Read more...] about 3D printing ensures designers get the details right
Video shows how to 3D print a prosthetic hand
Lots of users are making prosthetic hands with their 3D printers. Here's a cool video from EnvisionTEC showing one way to make these prosthetics. … [Read more...] about Video shows how to 3D print a prosthetic hand