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MIM for Titanium or Inconel parts requiring 50% or more of material removal

May 9, 2022 By WTWH Editor Leave a Comment

Smith Metal Products has announced its Metal Injection Molding cost advantage over costly high-performance metals requiring significant machining to achieve the final part geometry. “When Titanium, Inconel or other expensive metals in bar, rod or … [Read more...] about MIM for Titanium or Inconel parts requiring 50% or more of material removal

Filed Under: Injection Molding Production Tagged With: smithmetalproducts

An important recognition for additive manufacturing

May 9, 2022 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

President Biden announced an initiative, AM Forward, to strengthen the country’s use of additive manufacturing. The initiative could “help lower costs for American families by improving the competitiveness of America’s small-and-medium-sized … [Read more...] about An important recognition for additive manufacturing

Filed Under: Leslie's blog

Windshield repair made easier with 3D printing

May 9, 2022 By WTWH Editor Leave a Comment

The 3D Printing Store (3DPS) used Photocentric’s LC Magna to manufacture a custom drill collet, making windshield repair easier. Photocentric partner 3DPS was approached by Tim Evans and his company Crack Eraser – which helps other entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about Windshield repair made easier with 3D printing

Filed Under: Consumer Products Tagged With: photocentric

With 3D printing, can a part ever be obsolete?

May 9, 2022 By WTWH Editor Leave a Comment

The US Air Force (USAF) and GE recently entered the third phase of its ‘Pacer Edge’ pathfinder. Phase III has focused on 3D printing for four parts that are currently obsolete: a bellcrank, gearbox seat, anti-icing valve body, and a cross shaft arm. … [Read more...] about With 3D printing, can a part ever be obsolete?

Filed Under: Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Directed Energy Deposition, Industrial Tagged With: geadditive

Desktop Metal comments on the Biden Administration’s AM Forward Initiative

May 9, 2022 By WTWH Editor Leave a Comment

Desktop Metal, Inc. announced its support and commitment for the Biden Administration’s Additive Manufacturing Forward (AM Forward) initiative aimed at strengthening U.S. supply chains by supporting the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM), or … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal comments on the Biden Administration’s AM Forward Initiative

Filed Under: News Tagged With: desktopmetal

Velo3D qualifies copper alloy for its Sapphire family of 3D printers

May 6, 2022 By WTWH Editor Leave a Comment

Velo3D, Inc., has qualified the copper-chromium-niobium alloy GRCop-42 for use in its Sapphire family of printers. The first GRCop-42 demo parts will be on display at the Velo3D RAPID +TCT booth (#1508) in Detroit on May 17-19. The GRCop-42 alloy … [Read more...] about Velo3D qualifies copper alloy for its Sapphire family of 3D printers

Filed Under: Materials Tagged With: velo3d

BigRep introduces BigRep FLOW, an end-to-end solution for production aids

May 6, 2022 By WTWH Editor Leave a Comment

BigRep FLOW is a new Software as a Service (SaaS) product enabling anyone to create customized, 3D printable factory tooling with just a few clicks; no experience is required in 3D printing or 3D design. Much more than just design automation, BigRep … [Read more...] about BigRep introduces BigRep FLOW, an end-to-end solution for production aids

Filed Under: Software Tagged With: bigrep

Fictive secures funding to tackle supply chain issues

May 6, 2022 By WTWH Editor Leave a Comment

Fictiv, a leader in high-quality, on-demand manufacturing, today announced the closing of a $100 million Series E funding round. The investment will advance Fictiv’s mission to accelerate product innovation with an expanded focus on decreasing supply … [Read more...] about Fictive secures funding to tackle supply chain issues

Filed Under: News Tagged With: fictiv

Essentium and Vorum advance biocompatible 3D Printing for orthotics and prosthetics

May 4, 2022 By WTWH Editor Leave a Comment

Essentium, Inc., announced it has collaborated with Vorum, a world leader in CAD/CAM solutions for the global O&P market, to introduce a line of biocompatible 3D printing materials. The new materials meet ISO 10993 and US FDA guidance for intact … [Read more...] about Essentium and Vorum advance biocompatible 3D Printing for orthotics and prosthetics

Filed Under: News Tagged With: essentium

XJet produces first entirely ceramic piston for Chaos Ultracar

May 4, 2022 By WTWH Editor Leave a Comment

The world’s first additively manufactured car engine piston made entirely with ceramic has been developed by Spyros Panopoulos Automotive (SPA) for its revolutionary Chaos Ultracar using XJet technology. Spyros Panopoulos – SPA Founder, … [Read more...] about XJet produces first entirely ceramic piston for Chaos Ultracar

Filed Under: Additive Manufacturing, Automotive, Materials Tagged With: XJet

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