Electron beam melting (EBM) is a type of additive manufacturing technique that uses a cathode ray as its heat source. EBM is a proprietary powder bed fusion technique developed by Arcam. Metal powder is melted in a high vacuum, layer by layer until … [Read more...] about Electron Beam Melting: What Is It?
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UL, UofL create center to train workers for additive manufacturing
UL LLC, a global safety science organization, and the University of Louisville (UofL) are launching a 3D printing training facility called the UL Additive Manufacturing Competency Center (UL AMCC). It is set to open in fall 2015 adjacent to the … [Read more...] about UL, UofL create center to train workers for additive manufacturing
Recognition of expertise in additive manufacturing
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) announced the recipients of DINO (Distinguished INnovator Operator) awards for additive manufacturing expertise and service. The awards were presented at the 27th annual users group conference in … [Read more...] about Recognition of expertise in additive manufacturing
Orthodontic developer expands capacity by 30% with 3D printers
Stratasys Ltd., a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, announced that ClearCorrect LLC, a leading manufacturer of clear aligners, has incorporated an additional batch of Objet Eden500V 3D Printers to its fleet … [Read more...] about Orthodontic developer expands capacity by 30% with 3D printers
Additive Manufacturing Users Group announces new Board
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) today announced its 2015—2016 board. Elected by AMUG members during the annual business meeting held at the 2015 AMUG Conference in Jacksonville, Florida, the board’s primary responsibility will be to … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing Users Group announces new Board
What is direct metal sintering?
Direct Metal Sintering is a name coined by 3D Systems to describe a process similar to Direct Metal Laser Sintering. 3D Systems’ printers, like other metal laser sintering printers, create pure, fully dense metal parts with EN ISO (fine) machining … [Read more...] about What is direct metal sintering?
GPI Prototype expands facility and adds additive machines
GPI Prototype, located in Lake Bluff, IL, announced the completion of a facility expansion to double office space, accommodating new staff brought in to handle the rapid growth experienced at GPI. In addition, existing warehouse space has been … [Read more...] about GPI Prototype expands facility and adds additive machines
Additive manufacturing gets a firmer grip on the dental market
What was once a novel convenience for dentists and labs is now becoming commonplace as new additive manufacturing machines enter the market. Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor It’s possible that going to the dentist may become fun, thanks to 3D … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing gets a firmer grip on the dental market
How to move from 3D printing to injection molding
Additive manufacturing has a firm place in product development, but how and when do you transition from 3D printing to molding? Jean Thilmany, Proto Labs Call it 3D printing or call it additive manufacturing, the terms are often used … [Read more...] about How to move from 3D printing to injection molding
3d printing with paper at RAPID
Mcor Technologies Ltd is the only manufacturer of desktop paper-based 3D printers. The company will be showing its line of printers at RAPID 2015 in booth 830. These printers can create complex, durable and stable physical 3D models from standard … [Read more...] about 3d printing with paper at RAPID