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3D Printing Accelerates R&D Process For Prototyping Molds

Mold Making Technology

However, 3D printing offers an accelerated path for prototyping molds. Specifically, LSI Solutions wanted to find the right 3D printing technology to pair with a specific material grade, Ultracur3D RG 3280, from the chemical solutions company, Forward AM. The image depicts the completed mold alongside the completed part.

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Fortius Metals secures $2 Million Additional Funding to Support Advanced Metal 3D Printing

Fabricating & Metal Work

an innovative metal 3D printing company, is pleased to announce the successful closure of an additional $2 million in their Seed+ funding, bringing the total raised in the financing round to $5 million. Fortius in-house capabilities include wire manufacturing as well as wire arc and wire laser (wire DED) large format 3D printing cells.

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How 3D printing is reshaping the future of supply chains

Manufacturer's Monthly

The good news is Australian manufacturers are planning to reshore their manufacturing operations within the next two years, according to the 2021 Australian Manufacturing Outlook survey. Tackling supply chain uncertainty with 3D printing. reduced costs. reduced transportation.

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Silicone 3D Printing Design Opportunities

Additive Manufacturing

Silicone 3D printing is a discipline that has only seen visible advances in the last few years. Stefanov is CTO and co-founder of Spectroplast which 3D prints 100% silicone materials and has founded a service bureau. Silicone 3D printing is allowing people to [develop] more designs,” says Yirmibesoglu.

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How to Start a 3D Printing Service Bureau

Additive Manufacturing

The beauty of today’s manufacturing environment is that anyone can start a 3D printing service bureau and begin printing parts today. According to a recent report by Persistence Markets , the 3D printing service bureau industry is projected to surge eight times the size of its present state over the next decade.

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The Benefits of Vertically Integrating Metal 3D Printing and Machining

Mold Making Technology

The company now includes facilities across the country with capabilities ranging from metal and polymer 3D printing to precision machining and injection molding. Photo Credit, all images: Addman Group Metal 3D printing and machining are complementary processes. 3rd Dimension was its first acquisition in early 2021.

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Testing the world’s first 3D-printed metal bridge

The Fabricator

But as of 2021, a bridge in Amsterdam has been printed out of metal, and today, a bedrock of much-needed engineering data is being built. Applying additive manufacturing in the construction business won’t be an easy bridge to cross.