November/December 2023 Issue

November 2023

Digital Edition

Possibilities From Electroplating 3D Printed Plastic Parts

Adding layers of nickel or copper to 3D printed polymer can impart desired properties such as electrical conductivity, EMI shielding, abrasion resistance and improved strength — approaching and even exceeding 3D printed metal, according to RePliForm.

Features

Featured articles from the November/December 2023 issue of Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 26 Nov 2023

Exclusive Insights From Formnext Forum Austin

AMT — The Association for Manufacturing has partnered with Additive Manufacturing Media, Gardner Business Media and Mesago Messe Frankfurt to bring new Formnext events to North America.

Machining 14 Nov 2023

When Additive and Conventional Processes Work Together, the Result Is Manufacturing

Various recent articles demonstrate 3D printing and established processes finding one another and working together.

Enterprise Issues 17 Oct 2023

Additive Manufacturing's Evolving Role at Fathom Now Emphasizing Bridge Production

Bridge production is currently the biggest opportunity for additive manufacturing, says Fathom Manufacturing co-founder Rich Stump. How this service provider leverages AM while finding balance with other production capabilities.

DED 10 Oct 2023

Daimler, OMIC Evaluate Wire-Fed DED for Moldmaking

3D printing a core and cavity on machine from Gefertec, followed by machining, allowed for a complete mold tool to be produced in three days.

Medical & Dental 5 Sep 2023

3D Printing Project to Advance Medical Device Customization

Creating flexible medical devices requires innovations in design, materials science and advanced manufacturing. A research team aims to refine and implement new methods of 3D printing medical devices.

Automation 24 Oct 2023

DMG MORI: Build Plate “Pucks” Cut Postprocessing Time by 80%

For spinal implants and other small 3D printed parts made through laser powder bed fusion, separate clampable units resting within the build plate provide for easy transfer to a CNC lathe.

Composites 27 Jul 2023

To Improve Performance of Compression Molded Composites, Add 3D Printed Preforms

9T Labs' Additive Fusion Technology enables the manufacture of composite structures with as much or as little reinforcement as is necessary, using 3D printed continuous fiber preforms to add strength just where needed.

12 Nov 2023

3D Printing Hits Hollywood’s Red Carpet

Printable model project enables movie fans to engage with the movie at a new level while also inspiring students to pursue careers in science and technology.