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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

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

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

The smooth flow of goods is essential to a thriving manufacturing base, but aging roads, congested highways, and outdated rail and port systems can become obstacles.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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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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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.

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Test Bed Builds Up Robotics Research at Carnegie Mellon University

Modern Machine Shop

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.