Stephanie Hendrixson

Stephanie Hendrixson Executive Editor

From Parts to Problem-Solving: 3DEO's Evolution with Intelligent Layering Metal 3D Printing

The technology developer and parts provider is moving beyond transactional 3D printing, in favor of holistic solutions where its AM process can have the greatest impact.

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Metal

This 3D Printed Part Makes IndyCar Racing Safer: The Cool Parts Show #67

The top frame is a newer addition to Indycar vehicles, but one that has dramatically improved the safety of the sport. We look at the original component and its next generation in this episode of The Cool Parts Show. 

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More 3D Printed IndyCar Applications: The Cool Parts Show All Access

The top frame isn’t the only 3D printed part used in IndyCar racing. Teams create their own printed parts, and there are other standard components made this way as well. Tino Belli and Dominic Coffey describe several other racing applications, particularly in polymer, in this All Access Extra.

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Heat Exchangers

With Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing (ECAM), Cooling Technology Is Advancing by Degrees

San Diego-based Fabric8Labs is applying electroplating chemistries and DLP-style machines to 3D print cold plates for the semiconductor industry in pure copper. These complex geometries combined with the rise of liquid cooling systems promise significant improvements for thermal management.

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Production

Do Distributors Dream of Digital Inventory? Würth Additive Group Does

It’s more than a dream for Würth Additive Group and its parent company, in fact. Along with supplying additive equipment, the group is now developing solutions for sourcing 3D printed parts in a reliable, elastic digital inventory model.

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Machining

The Rise of AM Factories, Metal 3D Printing, Machining Synergy and Favorite Stories from 2023: AM Radio #47

Additive Manufacturing Media editors reflect on the top 10 stories by pageviews and then share their favorites, regardless of ranking, in this podcast episode.

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LFAM

3D Printing Brings Sustainability, Accessibility to Glass Manufacturing

Australian startup Maple Glass Printing has developed a process for extruding glass into artwork, lab implements and architectural elements. Along the way, the company has also found more efficient ways of recycling this material.

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Postprocessing

Top 10 Additive Manufacturing Stories of 2023

Laser powder bed fusion, proprietary AM processes, machining and more made our list of top 10 articles and videos by pageviews this year.

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Polymer

This Drone Bird with 3D Printed Parts Mimics a Peregrine Falcon: The Cool Parts Show #66

The Drone Bird Company has developed aircraft that mimic birds of prey to scare off problem birds. The drones feature 3D printed fuselages made by Parts on Demand from ALM materials. 

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DED

Making Sense of Data from Directed Energy Deposition (DED)

“It should be easier to qualify an additive part than a casting,” says Formalloy CEO Melanie Lang. The company’s tools for capturing and analyzing data are bringing this vision closer to reality. 

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Composites

Video: Reinforcing (and Joining) Parts After 3D Printing

Reinforce 3D has developed a method that can be applied to strengthen 3D printed parts by feeding continuous fiber and resin through them. The technique also enables joining parts of various materials and manufacturing methods.

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Production

Next-Gen Horse Trailers to Be Built With Robotic 3D Printing

Double D Trailers is currently developing a prototype horse trailer that will be made with large-format additive manufacturing. The technology brings potential benefits for labor, weight and design features to this subset of recreational vehicles.

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