Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 18, 2024

Source | Alpine Advanced Materials Alpine Advanced Materials (Alpine), a custom-engineering and part manufacturer in industries like aerospace and defense , space and emerging transportation, leveraged a new prototyping process utilizing a dissolvable mold for high-performance injection molded composites.

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3D printing Rapid prototyping Prototype  Composites 52

Additive Manufacturing

JANUARY 11, 2023

Highlights included more options for printing bigger and smaller, printing electronics and composites, and a couple of open platforms to allow more material development for industry and researchers. 3DQue Launches QuinlyVision for 3D Printing: 3DQue Systems Inc. Photocentric launches Liquid Crystal Magna v.2:

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Composites 98

Additive Manufacturing

JULY 26, 2022

ORNL has been at the forefront of research and development relating to low-cost titanium powder technologies including applications in the automotive, defense and aerospace industries. produced titanium powder for additively manufactured aerospace parts, supporting a project with the U.S. Department of Defense.

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3D printing Additive manufacturing Aerospace Composites 98

Mold Making Technology

MARCH 16, 2023

Thermwood is a manufacturer of high-speed three- and five-axis machining centers for woodworking, aerospace, plastics and composites industries. A collaborative effort between Spirit AeroSystems, Thermwood and Techmer PM produced what is believed to be the largest stretch form tool ever 3D printed, measuring 6.5'

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3D printing Composites Form Aerospace 52

Additive Manufacturing

APRIL 27, 2023

Printing fifteen times faster than the fastest competition, the CBAM 25 brings 3D printing into mass production. The CBAM 25 is the world’s fastest printer and we are entering a new era of 3D printing with nearly unlimited material options at the speed of true mass production.

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3D printing Composites Prototype  Aerospace 52

Additive Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The future of aerospace and defense research is predicated on advanced material capabilities. The Miller Advanced Research and Solutions (MARS) Center at Hill Air Force Base in Utah just upgraded their current CBAM system and envisions a big opportunity for composite-based additive manufacturing.

Aerospace 52

Aerospace 3D printing Composites Additive manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 15, 2023

With Waterhouse’s expertise in electrical engineering and Smart’s capabilities in mechanical engineering, they built a team of aerospace and composite specialists focused on building hypersonic aircrafts that are both sustainable and more affordable. The engine can be turned off and on at will, thus enabling unique trajectories.

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3D printing Manufacturing Composites Aerospace 109

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 9, 2023

Markforged has been at the forefront of additive manufacturing for the past 10 years, helping manufacturers revolutionise the industrial production landscape by bringing 3D printing right to the factory floor. A year later, the company launched Eiger, its cloud- based 3D printing software.

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Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Supply Chain 98

AU Manufacturing

APRIL 21, 2023

Article by Oleg Yermanok, Application Engineering Manager, Massivit 3D Additive manufacturing (AM) has the ability to disrupt industrial processes and to facilitate the achievement of innovative, cost-effective, and speedy outcomes when compared to traditional production processes.

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Composites 3D printing Manufacturing Additive manufacturing 52

AU Manufacturing

MARCH 13, 2023

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) has added a new additive manufacturing machine by Continuous Composites to its campus in an effort to print large and lightweight structural composites like those used in aerospace structures.

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Composites Additive manufacturing Manufacturing Aerospace 52

Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 29, 2023

Me and my 3D printed replica from Doob-3D. The 3D printed replica is made from my “digital twin” which was created using full-body 3D imaging technology. Me getting 3D scanned to create my “digital twin” so that I could be 3D printed.

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3D printing Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence Aerospace 105

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

3D Systems has acquired Titan Additive LLC (Titan Robotics), the Colorado-based designer and fabricator of large-format, industrial 3D printers. Tooling, including thermoforming, vacuum forming, sheet metal forming, composite tooling, etc. Jigs and fixtures for assembly and manufacturing operations. Learn more here.

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3D printing Robotics Robotics Form 97

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Australian manufacturers will gain access to a ground-breaking new composite 3D printer at Swinburne University of Technology, for the first time from global market leader Markforged. The Markforged FX20 printer is primarily designed for high-strength end-use parts in the aerospace, defence, automotive and energy industries.

Composites 98

Composites Supply Chain Aerospace Automotive 98

E&T

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

all in the USA, used a 3D printer to create a high-performance metal alloy, or superalloy, with an unusual composition that makes it stronger and lighter than state-of-the-art materials currently used in gas turbine machinery. 3D printing is already widely used as a versatile and energy-efficient manufacturing method.

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3D printing Aerospace Composites Additive manufacturing 98

E&T

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

3D printing has taken an evolutionary step forward, enabling manufacturers to produce stronger, lighter and more accurate composite parts, resulting in a broader selection of manufacturing materials and greater design freedom. Produce parts in a more sustainable way.

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3D printing Composites Additive manufacturing Manufacturing 60

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Together with Markforged’s state-of-the-art software and materials, the FX20 has transformed the Digital Forge into a next-generation additive manufacturing platform capable of printing high-temperature thermoplastics, reinforced with continuous fibre, at the click of a button.

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3D printing Additive manufacturing Supply Chain Composites 97

AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Researchers at Sandia Labs, Ames National Laboratory, and Iowa State University say they have created a 3D-printable high-performance superalloy with an unusual composition that makes it stronger and lighter than state-of-the-art materials currently used in gas turbine machinery.

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Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Aerospace 78

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

The additive tooling matched identical carbon fiber-reinforced composite tooling in terms of dimensional control, vacuum integrity and true position hole location, while providing improved durability. “Customers ask us for 3D-printed technology for their molds because they know it gives them an edge over their competition.

Composites 52

Composites 3D printing Cycle time Lead Time 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We are investigating plant-based plastic composites and materials that could produce compostable plastics. One notable area of development over the past decade has been additive manufacturing, or 3D printing. As 3D printing technologies advance, we will continue to see even more intricate and complex designs.

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3D printing Value chain Artificial Intelligence Automotive 105

Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

We are investigating plant-based plastic composites and materials that could produce compostable plastics. One notable area of development over the past decade has been additive manufacturing, or 3D printing. As 3D printing technologies advance, we will continue to see even more intricate and complex designs.

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3D printing Value chain Artificial Intelligence Automotive 105

Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The part, produced on a Velo3D Sapphire printer, measures 300 mm in diameter and is shown in its as-printed condition. And we’ve seen a wide range of successful 3D-printed parts in these alloys performing well across multiple industries. PWR’s Maconachie with a 3D-printed CP1 housing for a microtube heat-exchanger core.

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Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Aerospace 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

By collaborating with its customers, CERATIZIT is responding to changes in the industry, such as the increases in eMobility related projects, and the exploration of 3D printing technologies for mass production of parts. The company is already providing advanced solutions regarding 3D printed parts.

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3D printing Composites Supply Chain Automotive 84

AU Manufacturing

OCTOBER 25, 2022

In a media release, Swinburne University said the FX20 printer is designed for high-strength end-use parts in the aerospace, defence, automotive, and energy industries. . The 3D printer is capable of printing nearly five times larger builds, with speeds eight times faster than Markforged ’s existing line of composite printers. .

Aerospace 77

Aerospace Supply Chain Composites Automotive 77

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 15, 2022

The cold spray technology is making ground in different sectors including aerospace, defence, shipbuilding, oil and gas and mining. It is one of Titomic’s key commercial focuses for accelerating growth within key markets, including defence and aerospace.”.

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3D printing Additive manufacturing Aerospace Lead Time 95

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 4, 2023

The company uses its flagship composite base material called OnyxTM for the foundation of its composite parts. At Swinburne University, Australian manufacturers now have access to the groundbreaking new composite 3D printer. Markforged CEO Shai Terem (second from the left) at Swinburne University.

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Manufacturing Composites Additive manufacturing Aerospace 105

Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

ABB’s new Ultra Accuracy feature opens a wide range of possibilities for the use of cobots in businesses including electronics, automotive, aerospace, and metal fabrication. mm supports accurate production in electronics, automotive, aerospace, and metal fabrication industries. . ” The Ultra Accuracy’s path accuracy of 0.03

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Electronics 3D printing Robotics 52

Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Incodema3D has a completely metal additive manufacturing facility that is focused on mission-critical parts for aerospace. Elementum 3D’s work with powder bed laser additive manufacturing is based on these principles. About Elementum3D.

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3D printing Composites Additive manufacturing Aerospace 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The focus is on harnessing the benefits of the latest technologies, with 3D printing – additive manufacturing, or AM – providing a fast, efficient and low-cost entry point. Carbon fibre-strengthened printed metals can be three times as strong as aluminium.

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Manufacturing 3D printing Supply Chain Prototype  98

Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

“By combining ultra-accurate path performance with GoFa’s inherent simplicity, safety, and flexibility, ABB’s new Ultra Accuracy feature opens a wide range of possibilities for the use of cobots in businesses including electronics, automotive, aerospace, and metal fabrication,” he added.

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Robotics Robotics 3D printing Aerospace 59

Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 2, 2024

MakerBot, which has always had a strong presence in the nonprofessional 3D printing space, has transformed into the brand name for the joint UltiMaker ’s line of educational products. Key Features of the Factor 4 While the Factor 4 perhaps builds on lessons from the Method XL and previous 3D printers, it is not derivative.

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3D printing Composites Automation Robotics 98

AU Manufacturing

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Together with Markforged’s state-of-the-art software and materials, the FX20 has transformed the Digital Forge into a next-generation additive manufacturing platform capable of printing high-temperature thermoplastics, reinforced with continuous fibre, at the click of a button. About Konica Minolta Australia .

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Additive manufacturing Supply Chain 3D printing Artificial Intelligence 86

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Dielenberg, along with co-founder Scott Anderson, is looking to scale equipment offering in the Coburg North facility, which includes a wood workshop, welding bay, laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC milling, bronze forge, spray booth and co-working fabrication space. The fabrication space is a valuable asset inside the studio.

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3D printing Prototype  Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 98

Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Composite Manufacturing: Massivit 3D Launches Massivit 10000-G : Massivit 3D Printing Technologies announced the company will unveil the new Massivit 10000-G at Formnext. Calty Design Research and 3D printing company Carbon join forces. FreeFoam: Desktop Metal Announces Major Contract with the U.S.

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3D printing Additive manufacturing Composites Quality Management System 52

Additive Manufacturing

APRIL 4, 2023

Nasdaq: SSYS) (the “Company”), a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously rejected the revised unsolicited proposal received from Nano Dimension Ltd. Nasdaq: NNDM) (“Nano”) on March 29, 2023 to acquire Stratasys for $19.55 per share in cash.

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3D printing Composites Value chain Additive manufacturing 52

AU Manufacturing

JUNE 15, 2023

Aerospace company Hypersonix has been awarded a US patent for technology used in its SPARTAN scramjet design, which will power its in-development hypersonic ‘spaceplanes.’ The design of Hypersonix is powered by hydrogen, which has a greater ISP than other fuels used in aerospace, such as RP1 Kerosene.

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3D printing Prototype  Aerospace Composites 52

Additive Manufacturing

MAY 19, 2023

The first RAPID + TCT Women in 3D Printing stand (image courtesy of Lisa Block) As far as latest news goes, there was plenty to cover! Fabrisonic released the SonicLayer 1600, a mid-size machine for customers who want to bring ultrasonic 3d printing in-house. I had a nice chat with CEO Mark Norfolk on the booth.

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3D printing Additive manufacturing Consumer Goods Supply Chain 52

AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The focus is on harnessing the benefits of the latest technologies, with 3D printing – additive manufacturing, or AM – providing a fast, efficient and low-cost entry point. . Carbon fibre-strengthened printed metals can be three times as strong as aluminium. .

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