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Conflux joins forces with Rocket Factory Augsburg for 3D-printed aerospace heat exchangers

AU Manufacturing

Australian 3D-printed heat exchanger manufacturer Conflux Technology is partnering with Rocket Factory Augsburg to develop aerospace heat exchangers as part of the Australian Space Agency’s Moon to Mars Initiative.

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In "Hybrid" FIM Process, 3D Printing Complements Injection Molding

Mold Making Technology

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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The Benefits of Vertically Integrating Metal 3D Printing and Machining

Mold Making Technology

The company now includes facilities across the country with capabilities ranging from metal and polymer 3D printing to precision machining and injection molding. Photo Credit, all images: Addman Group Metal 3D printing and machining are complementary processes. For example, 3D-printed parts are getting larger.

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3D Printed Metals are Boosting Sustainability at Scale

Fabricating & Metal Work

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.

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Sidus Space and Markforged are sending a 3D-printed satellite to space

AU Manufacturing

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. To be fit for launch in 2023, the satellite, dubbed as LizzieSat, cannot weigh more than 100 kilograms.

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The Benefits of Vertically Integrating Metal 3D Printing and Machining

Modern Machine Shop

Metal 3D printing and machining are complementary processes. Vertically integrating 3D printing and machining gives manufacturer Addman Group the ability to manage the whole manufacturing process, ensuring that 3D printed parts meet customer needs. For example, 3D printed parts are getting larger.

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Embedding Electronic Functionality: Is It Worthwhile?

i4.0 today

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?