How 3D Printing Fits into Manufacturing, For Real
Industry Week
OCTOBER 9, 2024
It’s time to stop talking about what additive manufacturing *could* do for large manufacturers and focus on successful production deployments.
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Industry Week
OCTOBER 9, 2024
It’s time to stop talking about what additive manufacturing *could* do for large manufacturers and focus on successful production deployments.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Image: Kenishirotie/stock.adobe.com The NSW Government continues to use innovative methods to solve the housing crisis with construction now underway on the state’s first 3D-printed social housing properties in Dubbo. The project is supported by Dubbo Regional Council, who approved the Development Application (DA) in July 2024.
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Additive Manufacturing
OCTOBER 21, 2022
When it comes to 3D printing, there’s a lot of advice floating in the ether regarding best approaches to new projects. Did you know there are seven unique ASTM-defined technologies under the additive manufacturing umbrella, each with unique capabilities in terms of materials, tolerances, and quality? Actual approaches.
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 9, 2022
Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with CNC Design about its additive manufacturing capabilities of large parts for different manufacturing sectors. It is a fit for many industries that are producing very large components. It is a fit for many industries that are producing very large components. VSF Composite.
Mold Making Technology
APRIL 13, 2023
3D printing advancements and applications have gone from conformally cooled hot runner nozzles using a 3D-printed pattern to cast the part with integrated cooling circuits (left) to large DMLS 3D-printed parts in 420 stainless steel with integrated conformal cooling and InnoVent Technology for venting (right).
Additive Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Leanna Levine and her team at ALine specialize in the development of microfluidics solutions for customers in particular incorporating 3D printing for proof-of-concept and rapid prototyping of lab-on-chip devices. “We’ve The post Wearable Medical Devices and 3D Printing appeared first on Additive Manufacturing (AM).
Modern Machine Shop
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
While searching for a realistic use case for additive manufacturing, the Siemens Industry team came across the steering knuckle in its eRods, which are essentially electric dune buggies. Zachary Gray, business development manager for additive manufacturing at Siemens Industry Inc., Photos provided by Siemens Digital Industries.
Additive Manufacturing
MARCH 13, 2023
The beauty of today’s manufacturing environment is that anyone can start a 3D printing service bureau and begin printing parts today. According to a recent report by Persistence Markets , the 3D printing service bureau industry is projected to surge eight times the size of its present state over the next decade.
AU Manufacturing
JULY 28, 2022
Israeli scaleup Nano Dimension has opened its first office and 3D printing technology lab in Australia at a new tech hub for scaleups in Sydney. Nano Dimension provides intelligent machines for the fabrication of additively manufactured electronics (AME). Mr Tangi noted. “As
Additive Manufacturing
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Research and development of 3D printing in space for micro- and zero-gravity is moving fast and will no doubt continue to impact our lives. Since then it has evolved to having its own research and manufacturing equipment on the ISS US National Laboratory. Why do bioprinting in space?
Additive Manufacturing
OCTOBER 26, 2022
The value proposition of medical 3D printing is massive. Certain devices on the market or in use with patients now would not have been able to have been manufactured previously. Certain devices on the market or in use with patients now would not have been able to have been manufactured previously.
AU Manufacturing
MAY 18, 2023
One of the “hottest” metals currently garnering interest in additive manufacturing is copper – largely because of its greater thermal conductivity , which is desired in industries like electronics and rocketry where heat exchange is essential.
E&T
MARCH 23, 2023
Download free whitepaper 3D printing has been on the rise amongst aerospace manufacturers. Download our new eBook to learn how the aerospace industry uses AM, what the industry needs from 3D printing solutions, how today’s AM technologies address these needs, innovative applications and case studies, and more.
Additive Manufacturing
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Post-processing of 3D printed parts has been, until recently, a topic that was often tertiary to the process of additive manufacturing. So what this really comes back to is, in terms of the dentistry or the dental 3D printed workflow, post-processing is not just an add-on. One of these is metal powder.
Additive Manufacturing
OCTOBER 7, 2022
From patient-specific medical models and surgical guides to titanium implants, ready-to-wear prosthetics, and even bioprinted tissues, 3D printing is poised for major impact in the medical arena. There, 3D printing can get personal – truly, deeply, very literally personal. Why 3D Print in the Medical World?
Additive Manufacturing
AUGUST 30, 2022
An interview by Lauralyn McDaniel with Sam Onukuri, Head and Senior Fellow, Additive Manufacturing at Johnson & Johnson. It is no surprise, then, that the company has invested heavily across the years in medical 3D printing technologies to research and develop new products and solutions. Says Onukuri. Says Onukuri.
iBASEt
JUNE 7, 2022
When you think of a hospital printing organ implants and creating custom joint replacements in a matter of hours, you might be picturing a scene decades from now. Thanks to 3D printing, that reality is only a handful of years away. This is just one example of the potential impact of 3D printing.
Modern Machine Shop
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Machining can be an obstacle in the quest for “first-time right” 3D printing — designers need to ensure parts can be held in the machine tool, and that machines can access the features and critical surfaces that need to be machined. These areas were machined to ensure a flush fit. Machinable support structures.
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. This advancement opened new possibilities for manufacturing stronger and more resilient parts.
Additive Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
With this new funding, AMFG will continue to help companies scale their additive manufacturing processes, further solidifying AMFG’s position at the forefront of the autonomous manufacturing revolution. In particular, 3D printing technologies are rapidly permeating the manufacturing scene.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JANUARY 15, 2023
Hypersonix is using scramjet technology and clean energy to form the basis for the manufacture of hypersonic vehicles. That’s created this huge market and we particularly fit that market well because we’re high cadence, which means we can launch frequently. Our technology fits that really well.”.
Additive Manufacturing
MARCH 8, 2023
The relocation and expansion of El Cosmico to 62 acres will showcase entirely new architectural approaches made possible by large-scale 3D-printing including domes, arches, vaults and parabolic forms. “I It’s fitting that ICON has a contract with NASA to build the first dwellings on the moon and on Mars. ft to 2,200 sq.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JULY 12, 2023
Advanced lighting manufacturer VAILO is expanding its manufacturing and R&D footprint to Wayville, SA, building a workplace for the future to allow for increased demand and a growing workforce. The post Lighting manufacturer to open new R&D facility appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.
Mold Making Technology
MARCH 15, 2024
Source: The Plastek Group The Plastek Group is a cross-functional group of engineers covering multiple disciplines, from package development, mold design/manufacturing and molding/assembly, with an emphasis on collaboration and quality.
Additive Manufacturing
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Within additive manufacturing, there is a big focus on part and application qualification. What does that mean for the qualification of 3D printed parts? related to the Additive Manufacturing Policy. Most of these printers capable of printing green bin parts are polymer. Examples include: .
Fabricating & Metal Work
JULY 21, 2023
Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to produce and distribute products more sustainably and so are looking at ways to bring down the carbon emissions of the supply chain. New innovative processes such as metal 3D printing — which reduces environmental impact by minimizing waste — are now available and commercially viable.
Manufacturer's Monthly
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Australian additive manufacturing company AML3D has received a $215,000 purchase order with Chevron Australia to manufacture high-strength, corrosion-resistant steel subsea pipeline fittings. . The pipeline fittings will use AML3D’s patented Wire Additive Manufacturing (WAM®) advanced 3D metal printing technology solution.
Additive Manufacturing
JULY 25, 2022
WEITERSTADT, Germany, July 25, 2022 — SprintRay announced SprintRay Crown , a 3D printing resin poised to help improve the quality of restorative care in digital dentistry. “Dental 3D printing solutions, especially for durable restorations, are becoming increasingly important.
Additive Manufacturing
JULY 25, 2022
Kicking off with Ursa Major’s “Rocket in a box” on July 13 and continuing last week with announcement of the first commercial mission to Mars , development of a new type of space habitat , and collaboration on a satellite with 3D printed metal patch antennas , the 3D printing community is innovating and reaching for the stars.
AU Manufacturing
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
AML3D has received a $215,000 purchase order from Chevron Australia for the delivery of two subsea pipeline fittings. . WAM can produce higher quality components, faster than traditional manufacturing, that meet stringent industry standards with better ESG outcomes,” Millar said. .
Dinesh Mishra
JUNE 23, 2024
For rapid availability of single parts and small batches, additive manufacturing – which does not generate any tool costs – is frequently used. One certified manufacturer of aeroplane interior parts is the Singapore-based company AFS Additive Flight Solutions, which has an EASA POA 21.G Small batch production is commenced.
Additive Manufacturing
OCTOBER 6, 2022
“It allows for incorporating sensors, strain gauges, heaters, complex antenna geometries and optical components in a 3D print and provides manufacturing solutions for the medical, agriculture and solar industries, and general consumer electronics.”. It is compatible with most CAD or Slicer software and retails for $6,000.
AU Manufacturing
MARCH 30, 2023
Aerospace company Sidus Space has recognised additive manufacturing’s capability as a highly effective tool to optimise weight in systems designed to reach space, with the development of a 3D-printed satellite set to launch in 2023.
AU Manufacturing
JUNE 7, 2023
A recent report from SmarTech Analysis revealed that the metal additive manufacturing (AM) services revenue is forecasted to reach USD 16.1 Titled, “The Market for Metal Additive Manufacturing Services: 2023-2031,” the report has pegged revenues for metal AM services at USD 3.8 billion (AUD 24 billion) by 2031. billion (AUD 5.7
AU Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
As such, for various applications, 3D printing is a good fit, allowing the manufacture of impossibly complex geometries in a variety of robust materials in a speedy and cost-effective fashion. I design and manufacture parts for the automotive aftermarket and electric vehicle conversion industries.
Additive Manufacturing
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
A panel of distinguished experts discussed the current state of personalized surgery, robotics, 3D printing, medical simulation, and the ongoing potential for it. Patel recalls when he started using 3D printed, patient-specific anatomical models for pre-surgical preparation. Where Do Robotics Fit In?
Modern Machine Shop
DECEMBER 8, 2022
A article we recently posted describes many ways that machining and additive manufacturing (AM) go together. Namely: Do machining providers and additive manufacturing go together? About five years ago, I posted an article with the title, “ Additive Manufacturing Belongs in a Machine Shop.”
21st Century Tech
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) has invented the machine and manufacturing technique to manipulate microscopic objects using 3D printing and braid them into filaments a mere micrometre in diameter. Current manufacturing techniques can’t make one-micrometre filaments. How small is this?
Mold Making Technology
APRIL 16, 2024
” This initiative aims to change the approach to metal 3D printing in the tooling industry by reframing the technology as a valuable option in a moldmaker’s toolbox. “The Xact Metal XM200G fits that bill. “The Xact Metal XM200G fits that bill. .” “The Xact Metal XM200G fits that bill.
Additive Manufacturing
AUGUST 15, 2022
For many years in 3D printing circles, the idea that a digital process would allow customization or personalization at a mass scale, would largely nullify Jobs’ philosophy. Mass customization and personalization are quite different, however, from a manufacturing perspective. SOURCE: Formlabs.
Additive Manufacturing
JULY 21, 2022
HÖHENWEG, Switzerland, July 20, 2022 — Institut auf dem Rosenberg and SAGA Space Architects unveiled the world’s tallest 3D printed space habitat, an extraterrestrial learning environment. The post 3D Printed Space Habitat Lands at Institut auf dem Rosenberg appeared first on Additive Manufacturing (AM).
Fastener News Desk
MARCH 29, 2024
Written by: Matt Kremenetsky AJ Strandquist is a different kind of additive manufacturing (AM) CEO. But if manufacturers design with it in mind, they can come up with this hybrid system that takes advantage of all forms of manufacturing. AM shouldn’t necessarily be the number one production method. And there’s no way around it.
Manufacturer's Monthly
JULY 11, 2023
Increasingly, Australia’s world-class welding workshops are light and bright, and fitted out with some of the most advanced technology available. robotics and collaborative robots are changing the way the welding and manufacturing industries work. Welding is a far less dangerous and arduous job than ever before. Industry 4.0
Robotics Business Review
MAY 1, 2024
What is lights-out manufacturing and who are the Tormach customers who would use it? While the cost, cycle-time, and quality benefits are many, truly lights-out production has historically been limited to large manufacturers. What sets Tormach’s machines and tooling portfolio apart from what other companies offer?
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