Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 11, 2025

To illustrate the power of a laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printing system that is open source, Venkata Karthik Nadimpalli passes a magnet over a sleeve of metal filings held over a solid, 3D printed block of steel. The filings form into letters. The filings align to form the words, “Open AM.”

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i4.0 today

JANUARY 17, 2025

Electronic capability has improved in every way, bar one: the form factor of electronics today still mostly consists of components on circuit boards packaged in a box. The IDTechEx report 3D Electronics/Additive Electronics 2024-2034: Technologies, Players, and Markets forecasts the opportunity being $4.3

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AU Manufacturing

MARCH 19, 2023

A group of scientists from the Missouri University of Science and Technology is leading research focused on a method for 3D printing nanoparticles to create human tissue. Convertine said the technology is designed to make 3D printing faster, easier and more accurate, the university revealed in a news release.

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i4.0 today

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Composite-based additive manufacturing appears to be on the verge of breaking through as a ‘mainstream’ method of production, according to a new report on disruptive 3D printing technologies. Current 3D printing simply cannot deliver the level of precision and material strength required for these applications.

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Composite-based additive manufacturing appears to be on the verge of breaking through as a ‘mainstream’ method of production, according to a new report on disruptive 3D printing technologies. Current 3D printing simply cannot deliver the level of precision and material strength required for these applications.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 18, 2024

Using Nexa3D ’s additive technology, Alpine was able to bridge the gap between testing and production via producing 3D printed tooling faster and more cost effectively than conventional metal mold tooling. The technique combines the processes of 3D printing and injection molding to generate molded parts.

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21st Century Tech

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

It intends to explore and teach the transitioning of today’s manufacturing systems into on-demand, custom-designed processes that use 3D printing or additive manufacturing, and artificial intelligence (AI). space agency, that recently started revealing hardware for spacecraft designed using 3D printing and AI?

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Additive Manufacturing

JANUARY 11, 2023

While the list is surely not exhaustive, it does include most of the introductions for printers, sensors, post processing, and important 3D scanners along with modules and automation systems. 3DQue Launches QuinlyVision for 3D Printing: 3DQue Systems Inc. VLM uses high viscosity resins for better mechanical properties.

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Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Take, for example, the commercialization of Invisalign dental aligners in 1999 using indirect 3D printing of forms, and the creation of patient-matched in-ear hearing aid cases by Siemens in the early 2000s, with millions of patients treated. As metal 3D printing and materials have advanced so have solutions for healthcare.

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Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 7, 2022

With new technologies, materials, and post processing capabilities making their entrance into the industry, it’s important to validate end-use functionality. What does that mean for the qualification of 3D printed parts? Most of these printers capable of printing green bin parts are polymer. Examples include: .

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

This complex, non-functional demonstration part was printed in nickel alloy 718 on a GE Additive Concept Laser M Line system, installed at Shell’s 3D Printing CoE and Workshop, part of the company’s Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam ( ETCA ) in the Netherlands. Other: X ~ 429 mm Y ~490 mm.

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i4.0 today

MARCH 13, 2023

Integrating multiple functionalities within a single entity promises simpler, more efficient devices without compromising capability. What if, rather than assembling numerous subsidiary components and ensuring electrical connectivity, the functionality was integrated into the object itself?

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 5, 2024

From hot runners to 3D printing and even a story about a man’s dream to enjoy golf with his family—we believe we have a little something for everyone in our February lineup of most-viewed articles. Source: (top left) Incoe Corp., bottom left) Sodick Inc., February’s focus was software. Read it here.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Before I expound on that, an aside: One AM capability that does widely make sense for machine shops is polymer 3D printing. Polymer 3D printing thus complements and supports metalworking machine tools. Polymer 3D printing thus complements and supports metalworking machine tools. Wagner Machine Co.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 19, 2024

Not only did 3D printing a manual EOAT greatly reduce cost versus using a robot, but it increased operator safety and shortened the effective molding cycle time versus loading inserts by hand into the hot mold cavity (left showing operator using the claw to rapidly load inserts). ” What benefits do AM technologies bring?

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E&T

JULY 11, 2023

Allowing the 3D-printed hydrogels to encapsulate NK cells helps to prevent the loss of NK cells and enables a majority of those cells to home in on the tumour cells. Pores form in the hydrogel and NK cells that retain cell viability are released after a certain amount of time, which allows for the performance of immune functions.

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Metrology

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Post-processing plays a pivotal role in additive manufacturing (AM) by bridging the gap between raw 3D-printed parts and their final functional forms. The post Reflecting The Finish: The Crucial Role of Post-Processing in AM appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Two research groups in Korea have collaborated to develop core technology for smart contact lenses that can implement augmented reality (AR) -based navigation through a 3D printing process. The research team added that their micro-pattern technology is very fine (7.2

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Additive Manufacturing

OCTOBER 21, 2022

announced the commercial launch of OnX Tough, a next generation hybrid ceramic resin designed for 3D printing dental prosthetics. “This breakthrough OnX Tough material represents a paradigm shift for chairside dentistry, delivering customized, beautiful and functional dental prosthetics while the patient is in the chair.”

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 19, 2023

Using BobART, moldmakers are able to customize tooling, adding 2D or 3D text, shapes, textures and more to existing 3D models. Recent updates improve workflow while adding flexibility and functionality — such as updating the 3D model as users make adjustments — with a complete UI upgrade. Mantle Inc.

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AU Manufacturing

MARCH 13, 2023

Multi-material 3D printing company AIM3D announced that the Naddcon research and development centre in Lichtenfels, Germany, which specialises in additive manufacturing , has integrated its ExAM 255 3D printer into a Siemens NX package.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 27, 2022

It’s critical to keep in mind how your 3D-printed design translates to injection molding for both manufacturability and cost. Dexter designs the parts and sends them to his favorite 3D printing company to print the parts in selective laser sintering (SLS) so he can do fit/form/function testing prior to tooling up the parts.

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Additive Manufacturing

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Two new printers focus on 3D printing of electronics including the promising soft, stretchable electronics that can be used in soft robotics and medical devices. Printer to Revolutionize 3D Printed Electronics: nano3Dprint announced the launch of its B3300 Dual-Dispensing 3D Printer.

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Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Desktop Metal introduced digital sheet metal forming technology. announced two upgrade packages on the successful Shop System, offering new flexibility, functionality, and value. Desktop Metal Introduces All-New Digital Sheet Metal Forming Technology with Figur G15 : Desktop Metal, Inc. Materialise acquired Identify3D.

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Additive Manufacturing

JANUARY 5, 2023

Whether by opening new research facilities, building partner networks, acquiring companies, co-developing applications and technology, receiving grants, raising capital, or other activities, the additive manufacturing industry is committed to supporting 3D printing professionals in achieving their goals. and Desktop Metal, Inc.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

[Text] In 2021, the global market size for 3-D printing ( 3DP ), also known in industry circles as additive manufacturing, stood at USD 12.6 market showed the fastest growth, said the report where the biggest areas of applications were prototyping, functional part manufacturing, and tooling, in that order. 34 million in 2022.

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AU Manufacturing

APRIL 5, 2023

Microfabrication start-up Horizon Microtechnologies has developed a template-based 3D microfabrication technology that adds functionality to plastic micro-AM parts, and is finding use in microelectrical-mechanical systems (MEMS) packaging.

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Composite Manufacturing: Massivit 3D Launches Massivit 10000-G : Massivit 3D Printing Technologies announced the company will unveil the new Massivit 10000-G at Formnext. Calty Design Research and 3D printing company Carbon join forces. FreeFoam: Desktop Metal Announces Major Contract with the U.S.

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AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Having collaborated on product development with its clients, the company emphasised that form, function, and material are all taken into account in consultation with the customer. The 3D microfabricated template determines the net shape of the final part, while post-processing steps achieve the final functionality, the company said.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 2, 2023

Author: Dr Daniel East – group leader, Advanced Manufacturing and Metals, CSIRO When we established Lab 22 in 2015, our primary goal was to introduce the pioneering technology of 3D printing to Australian companies and demonstrate its potential benefits.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The recent explosion of humanoid development projects, along with efforts to bring humanoid and other form-factor robots into the home , is exacerbating the need for model training protocols that won’t require decades of training time. Lerrel and his team have started small by enabling simple tasks such as opening a door or drawer.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 18, 2024

Working with colleagues at parent company, Precinmac , the company has formed cross-functional workgroup teams to look at different parts of their business to find solutions for how digitalization and AI tools can improve not just their actual machining, but also communication and training. .

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E&T

DECEMBER 2, 2022

To drive down harmful emissions, engineers are taking inspiration from nature to come up with greener technologies, including helping current forms of transport, from cars to planes, evolve and move towards net-zero. The partly 3D-printed wind-tunnel model. Electric car sales are accelerating.

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ATS

MAY 12, 2023

How AR works for automotive manufacturing Augmented reality in car manufacturing can take numerous forms with an extensive range of applications. Flagship vehicles including the Shelby Mustang GT500 and the F-150 Raptor include 3D printed parts developed at the Advanced Manufacturing Center.

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Additive Manufacturing

JULY 20, 2022

What we’ve seen is heavy use of additive in form and fit prototyping. Now, we’re seeing an expansion on the functional prototyping. We get into higher volume prototyping; evaluating the function of the component as it’s designed, or as it’s meant to be used by the consumer.

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Additive Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Compared to other low temperature processed inks, SuperGrid is stable at room temperature and only forms the conductive film or circuit after deposition. “We Additionally, the low-temperature process gives users more design flexibility, higher throughput, and lower production costs.

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MEM

MAY 9, 2023

As customers require more machines, add more users and print more parts, the process should grow with them, helping to unlock new and required workflows. Realising ROI Software has traditionally been a ‘necessary evil’ to help people print parts – it was more of a fast-follower.

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