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

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

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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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.