Mold Making Technology

APRIL 3, 2024

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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3D printing Prototype  Rapid prototyping Supply Chain 64

Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Additive manufacturing (AM) promises lightweighting, assembly consolidation and other advantages to end-use parts. Redesigning the assembled component for 3D printing resulted in a design that can be manufactured at 77% lower cost, with reduced risk of part failure. Related Links One Click Metal U.S.

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3D printing Additive manufacturing Supply Chain Prototype  52

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The smooth flow of goods is essential to a thriving manufacturing base, but aging roads, congested highways, and outdated rail and port systems can become obstacles. Revolutionizing Warehousing and Production Successful reshoring requires state-of-the-art warehousing and production capabilities.

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Supply Chain Warehousing Logistics Manufacturing 96

Additive Manufacturing

JANUARY 6, 2023

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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3D printing Automation Form Prototype  52

Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

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.

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Additive manufacturing Manufacturing 3D printing Bottleneck 52

Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The robotic test bed at Carnegie Mellon’s Manufacturing Futures Institute (MFI) features small Yaskawa robotic arms, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and light curtains for safety. The headquarters of Carnegie Mellon University’s Manufacturing Futures Institute (MFI) is like a playground for manufacturers.

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Robotics Robotics 3D printing Manufacturing 85