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3D Printing — so what?

AU Manufacturing

3D printing, additive manufacturing, (and for those long enough in the tooth) rapid prototyping has been around in one form or another for 30 plus years. For the first 20 years, it disrupted in the area of prototyping (hence rapid prototyping).

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Additive manufacturing: trends and opportunities

Manufacturer's Monthly

Automotive businesses have adopted AM for rapid prototyping and parts manufacturing, expediting the design process. Supporting stronger supply chains In the past few years, the growth of AM has accelerated even further, catalysed by disruptions caused by COVID-19 which exposed vulnerabilities in conventional supply chains.

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

Mold Making Technology

Alpine Advanced Materials delivered 80 rapid prototype molded (RPM) parts (depicted above) for low-volume injection molding production within 10 business days using the freeform injection molding (FIM) process. Results: 80 rapid prototype molded parts for low-volume injection molding production delivered within 10 business days.

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Trends Shaping the Future of Moldmaking

Modern Machine Shop

This shift is driven by concerns over supply chain resilience and a desire for greater control over quality and lead times. The technology enables rapid prototyping and the production of mold inserts with intricate cooling channels that would be difficult or impossible to manufacture using traditional methods.

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Robotics Summit & Expo announces conference agenda

Robotics Business Review

This keynote will explore emerging technologies shaping warehouse and supply chain automation, from mobile robots to robotic picking and everything in between. Attendees will also learn about the latest advances in force/torque sensing technology, including advances in overload protection, rapid prototyping, and edge intelligence.

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Emerson Presentation on Sustainability Efforts Plus Control and Software News

Gary Mintchell

Emerson Forms Life Sciences Executive Board to Advance One-Click Technology Transfer Initiative Emerson announced a new executive board of key life sciences leaders to help define, review and demonstrate prototypes for Emerson technologies that will safely speed life-saving drugs to market.