Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 2, 2023

As the director of CSIRO’s Lab 22, Australia’s centre for additive innovation, I have witnessed the rapid and impressive growth of the additive manufacturing (AM) industry. These processes also open up the design window for components that may not have been manufacturable or economic through other processes.

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Additive Manufacturing

AUGUST 6, 2022

4, 2022 — Baker Industries and Lincoln Electric Additive Solutions (LEAS) announced a new strategic relationship with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) In addition, the first tool produced has passed GA-ASI’s initial assessments. MACOMB, Mich.,

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 22, 2022

The future of making involves the ability to respond quickly leveraging digital inventories, reducing costs and lead times while adding more customer value through customisation. Join us for this Makers Livestream to learn: How manufacturers can build an Additive 2.0 Why BIGGER, FASTER, STRONGER is important in AM 2.0.

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Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Within additive manufacturing, there is a big focus on part and application qualification. This takes time and requires a collaborative effort amongst OEMs, users, and research institutes. related to the Additive Manufacturing Policy. In March of 2020, the Department of the Navy published Marine Corps Order 4700.4

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 23, 2023

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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.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 20, 2023

The central, major theme in additive manufacturing (AM) is its ongoing advance into production. Additive manufacturing may offer a lower production speed than molding, but it also offers a lower wait time, so why not use them in tandem? Many manufacturers are seeing the value of AM as a bridge.

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Plastics Today

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Michigan-based thermoformer Duo Form collaborated with 3D Systems to integrate additive manufacturing into its production process.

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Fastener News Desk

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

This has taken the form of long lead times, as well as stalling of production when parts needed for manufacturing fail. There is a potential solution, however: additive manufacturing. The nature of AM can shorten lead times, too. Sometimes these production delays can be in the range of months.

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i4.0 today

AUGUST 21, 2024

EOS , a leading supplier of industrial 3D printing solutions, has today announced the successes of its project with customer Atlas Copco. By transitioning to in-house polymer-based Additive Manufacturing (AM) with EOS technology, Atlas Copco has cut production costs by 30% and lead times by 92%.

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Additive Manufacturing

MAY 22, 2023

Its goal is to modernize Utah companies’ manufacturing, increase supply chain resilience, and lessen American dependence on foreign manufacturing.” ” ([link] Merit3D is a company using additive manufacturing (3D Printing) to do mass production.

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i4.0 today

JUNE 19, 2023

3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) today announced that its polymer pellet-extrusion additive manufacturing (AM) system is being used by Duo Form, a leader in thermoforming for wide-ranging industries, to advance its production processes. Today Magazine.

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AU Manufacturing

MAY 23, 2023

Thus, the defence industry must use all of its resources to advance military innovation, and metal additive manufacturing (AM) offers a special chance to do so. The article states the defence sector can significantly shorten lead times for crucial parts by switching part manufacturing to modern metal AM technologies.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 24, 2023

Mantle’s P-200 3D printer (above), combined with the TruShape process, achieves high-performance part production with shorter lead times and lower costs. a metal 3D printing for moldmaking, announced that it has won the SME Additive Manufacturing Start-Up Technology Award for its innovative metal 3D printing technology.

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MESA

MAY 26, 2023

manufacturing base as the technology enables shorter lead times, mass customization, energy reduction, complex shapes, and production of parts on demand providing benefits to both new acquisitions and legacy systems. in Funding appeared first on Additive Manufacturing (AM). America Makes Technology Director.

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Additive Manufacturing

APRIL 28, 2023

Bringing together the capabilities of these companies and their products provides manufacturers with a complete end-to-end solution for additive manufacturing — addressing the challenges faced by many when adopting and implementing the technology.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

One Off Robotics and Meltio are teaming up to develop a breakthrough, ready-to-use additive manufacturing work cell. Meltio , a disruptive wire-laser metal deposition additive manufacturing technology leader, has announced a collaboration with One Off Robotics , an industry leader in robotic additive manufacturing (AM).

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 6, 2024

Henrike Wonneberger, co-founder and chief operating officer at Replique, explores the relationship between additive manufacturing and robotics. Additive manufacturing can unlock customization Central to the evolution of robotics is the ability to create customized components efficiently.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Wire Additive Manufacturing (WAM®) developer AML3D has announced a purchase contract with BAE Systems Australia to manufacture prototype parts for nine Hunter class frigates. . AML3D utilises new technologies to pioneer and lead metal additive manufacturing globally.

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Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As we attend IMTS 2022, we are very proud, that our new QLS 820 is printing at speeds of up to 8 litters per hour, at packing density of up to 20%, delivering orders of magnitude productivity gains without the typical costs and lead-times associated with tooled plastics.”.

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In recent years additive manufacturing (AM) technologies and materials have evolved into being able to achieve industrial-grade parts production, which means AM parts are now entering the supply chain. Angeline Goh, additive manufacturing technology lead for Shell agrees. “We

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Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

This material resulted from the company’s collaboration with HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division to develop materials and process parameters for laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing. This leads to very long lead times and a limited number of capable and willing suppliers who can support production of quality hardware.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

This material resulted from the company’s collaboration with HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division to develop materials and process parameters for laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing. This leads to very long lead times and a limited number of capable and willing suppliers who can support production of quality hardware.

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia/November 15, 2022 – MELD announced their newest machine, 3PO, a hybrid additive manufacturing machine. It features a MELD additive system with an integrated subtractive head that is independent of the additive portion. x 39.4” (4,000mm x 2,700mm x 1.000mm) with a print volume of 380 ft 3 (10.8m

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 1, 2024

million contract follows the successful delivery of a 4-stage nozzle assembly that demonstrated AML3D’s advanced wire additive manufacturing (‘WAM’) technology delivered superior components and shorter lead times.

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Additive Manufacturing

JULY 28, 2022

Combining cutting-edge technology with additive manufacturing redefines the limits set within traditional manufacturing and delivers innovation in places you might not expect. Additive manufacturing (AM), more commonly known as 3D printing, is an innovative process where objects are created one layer at a time.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Siemens has announced a new collaboration effort with Xerox Elem Additive Solutions, aimed at strengthening the metal additive manufacturing (AM) capabilities of both businesses. The CATCH facility focuses on the industrialization of additive manufacturing, working with machine builders, material suppliers and end-customers.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Due to the different manufacturability constraints that exist with each respective process, part designers and molders can sometimes experience a disconnect between where they are in the process and how they want to manufacture a part. Updated and republished from Plastics Technology.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 18, 2023

To address growing supply chain pressures, manufacturers are turning to Additive Manufacturing (AM) to create quality, cost-efficient products faster. They are producing medium-to-large-sized thermoforming moulds in less than half the time, and at a fraction of the cost compared to traditional mould-making methods.

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AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In an article released by Konica Minolta , the company identified the three primary reasons why industries are turning to 3D printing: reduced lead time, reduced costs and reduced transportation. The post Konica Minolta Australia: How 3D printing transforms the future of supply chains appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Markforged Holding Corporation has released Vega, an ultra high performance filament designed for aerospace manufacturing on Markforged’s FX20 printer. Vega not only offers exceptional strength but also is expected to bring customers substantial advantages in weight reduction, cost efficiency, and lead time savings.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 15, 2022

Global challenges facing manufacturers don’t seem to be easing, which is opening the door for Titomic to partner with more manufacturers. Disrupted supply chains and geopolitical situations are leading to longer lead times for parts and raw elements, costing companies time and money.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

MARCH 17, 2025

London-based 3D People, a leading subcontract additive manufacturing (AM) / 3D printing service, has seen a surge in demand for agile manufacturing solutions as companies look to cut down lead times and avoid the inefficiencies of traditional production methods.

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AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Additive manufacturing company SPEE3D has successfully completed the first hot fire test for a prototype rocket engine in Darwin as part of its SPACE3D Project. . The prototype is the first in a series of rocket engines and components that will be manufactured and tested over the next 18 months. . In 2021, SPEE3D received $1.25

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E&T

MARCH 23, 2023

Download free whitepaper 3D printing has been on the rise amongst aerospace manufacturers. Key Learning Outcomes: How additive manufacturing fits into the aerospace industry. How aerospace companies overcome compliance and regulatory hurdles when using additive manufacturing. Download free whitepaper

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 11, 2023

SQP has its own purpose-built facility in WA’s Bibra Lake, where it employs and trains local talent to operate high-quality CNC machine tools, robotics and additive manufacturing technologies. That discussion has been turned on its head because you can pretty much do what you like now with the rules of additive manufacturing.”

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AU Manufacturing

OCTOBER 25, 2022

BAE Systems Maritime Australia has tapped Wire Additive Manufacturing (WAM) developer AML3D to deliver prototype parts to support the manufacturing of nine Hunter class frigates. . The post AML3D to manufacture Hunter class frigate components for BAE Systems Australia appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.

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