Peter Zelinski Editorial Director
Peter Zelinski has been a writer and editor for Modern Machine Shop since 1997. His column, “The Z Axis,” appeared monthly in the magazine for 24 years and he is a co-host of MMS’s Made in the USA podcast. Pete is also an authority on the advance of 3D printing into industrial production. In 2012 he helped to launch Additive Manufacturing Media, and the much of his attention today is devoted to serving as editor-in-chief of this group. He is the co-host of an award-winning video series on additive manufacturing, The Cool Parts Show, and he has been a regular speaker at the Additive Manufacturing Conference, which is now the Formnext Forum. Pete earned his degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and he first learned about machining by running and programming machine tools in a metalworking laboratory within what is now GE Aerospace.
3D Printing and Coronavirus Check-In - Week of 3/30/2020
In this week's discussion, editors Peter Zelinski and Stephanie Hendrixson discuss face shield visors and masks; ventilator components; and new movement from the FDA on 3D printed devices.
WatchAdditive Manufacturing and Measurement Interconnect — Each Enables the Other to Advance
Measurement aids AM and AM aids measurement. Recently posted articles describe how sensing and measurement make AM more capable, while AM delivers devices that are smarter because of sensing.
Read MoreTraining Center Leader Says AM Affects Many Competency Areas
Established knowledge and skill areas ranging from engineering design through postprocess testing and inspection and even supply chain management all need to be rethought with additive in mind.
Read MoreSlideshow: Inside the New Honeywell AM Facility for Reactive Metals
Seven machines currently committed to aluminum expand the company’s capacity to 3D print both tooling and parts. One of the photos illustrates a safety measure addressing reactive metals.
Read MoreLightweight Motorcycle Made Through AM to Be Seen at IMTS
Additive manufacturing allowed electric bike’s frame to be optimized for minimal mass and material.
Read MoreAt IMTS, Methods 3D to Place AM in the Midst of Machine Tools
Machining demos will show additive parts postprocessed on CNC machines, and a high-speed 3D printing system will show fully automated production. “This is a manufacturing technology,” says company COO.
Read MoreEOS in Two IMTS Pavilions with AM Advances
Applications include multi-part production and an automated system for mold tooling. The company’s North American User Day also returns to IMTS.
Read MoreAdditive Manufacturing and CNC Machining: Separate Together? Hear the Recorded Webinar
A maker of CNC machine tools and a maker of AM technology come together to describe integrating additive and subtractive into an efficient process for production.
Read MoreIntegrating Additive Without Inhibiting Machining
Can AM be added to a CNC machine tool while keeping the machine’s cutting capabilities fully intact?
Read MoreImpressions of Rapid 2016
Software and synergy were two of the noticeable themes of the show. More noticeable still was the emphasis on industrial production.
Read MoreHybrid Machine Tools Won’t Need CNC Advances, Siemens Says
Today’s CNC is ready for these machines. Standard control technology is sufficient to oversee additive and subtractive together.
Read MoreAM System Using TIG Welding and Robot Relies on Flexible Enclosure for Gas Protection
The WAAM system has demonstrated the ability to produce a titanium aircraft part, but titanium in particular requires protection against oxidation.
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