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8 Ways the Plastics Industry Is Using 3D Printing

Mold Making Technology

Once relegated to rapid prototyping, 3D printing technology has now advanced far beyond the design studio. Today molders, moldmakers and OEMs alike are turning to this layer-by-layer production technology to save time, serve new markets and even fill supply chain gaps. Machines have improved and material options have widened.

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Video: 3D Printing Consolidates Assembly, Reduces Cost for Bar Feeder Component

Modern Machine Shop

While the technology is sometimes thought to be in competition with machining, subtractive processes are also benefiting from AM, with 3D printed parts now making their way into CNC mills, turning centers and bar feeders, as seen in this video. The machine can be equipped with up to five at the same time for continuous production.

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Formlabs Introduces Automation Ecosystem to Enable Automated 3D Printer Fleets

Additive Manufacturing

04, 2023 – Formlabs introduces the Automation Ecosystem to enable new levels of 3D printing productivity with Form Auto for back-to-back throughput, Fleet Control for advanced fleet management, and the High Volume Resin System for high-capacity printing. Las Vegas /Jan.

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The Future of Reshoring: Building a Stronger & More Resilient Manufacturing Base

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Domestic production can lack the economies of scale that offshore operations enjoy. Investing in Technology Advanced manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing (3D printing), robotics and automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) can reduce operational costs in the long run.

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Test Bed Builds Up Robotics Research at Carnegie Mellon University

Modern Machine Shop

CMU researchers even designed a special 3D printed gripper based on a brick separator tool for the robots to use. Plus, the way Lego bricks are assembled isn’t dissimilar to tasks required for assembling printed circuit boards. . ” The test bed itself serves multiple purposes.

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Nexa3D Brings to Market High Throughput, Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing Platform

Additive Manufacturing

At the core of the QLS 820 is Nexa3D’s powerful Quantum Laser Sintering (QLS) print engine consisting of four CO 2 lasers with 100W power each that deliver 4x the print speed of other laser sintering and powder bed fusion technologies. The entire system is automation ready and designed for 24/7 lights-out operation.