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Automotive Additive Manufacturing Applications

Additive Manufacturing

From initial use as a prototyping tool to additive manufacturing’s role as an enabler for electrification, mobility, and more, the automotive industry is accelerating additive manufacturing. John Rupp: Where are you seeing AM being used in automotive sector? Is additive manufacturing renewing this interest?

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New ASTM standard aims to establish consistent grading system for additive manufacturing in automotive sector

Automation Mag

ASTM International shared in a press statement that its additive manufacturing technologies committee ( F42 ) is developing a proposed standard that will be used to assign part grades across automotive industries that use AM to produce parts. Automotive is only one portion of the larger transportation sector.

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Additive Manufacturing In The Throes of Technological Change

Metrology

Additive Manufacturing, particularly metal 3D printing, has evolved from a promising technology to a serious constituent of industrial production. The post Additive Manufacturing In The Throes of Technological Change appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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AMCC initiative by ASTM International aims to standardize additive manufacturing certification

Automation Mag

ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE), along with numerous industry partners, has launched the AM CoE Additive Manufacturing Certification Committee (AMCC) initiative. The efforts of the Additive Manufacturing Certification Committee stand to benefit our industry.

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Zebra Technologies Looks At Automotive Industry

Gary Mintchell

here is a report Zebra compiled regarding attitudes and expectations of both consumers and managers in the automotive industry. However, navigating the growing demand comes with challenges as 68% of automotive industry decision-makers say they are under high pressure to produce next-generation (i.e., electric) vehicles.

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Why Are Manufacturers Switching to a new Aluminum Alloy for Additive Manufacturing?

Fabricating & Metal Work

But when looking to optimize the cost, performance and manufacturability of additively manufactured (AM) parts, aluminum alloys can deliver all three goals very efficiently. A number of Interesting Answers The Velo3D Sapphire metal additive manufacturing system operated by PWR. What’s the Attraction?

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Celebrating a decade of additive manufacturing excellence

Manufacturer's Monthly

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. Making strides in Australia Markforged 3D printers are having a major impact on Australian manufacturing.