Polymer AM
3D Printed Plastic Replaces Metal: The Cool Parts Show S1E3
This small business owner discovered 3D printing as a way to manufacture his invention. Now, AM is enabling a totally new source of revenue. Watch The Cool Parts Show to see how.
October 14, 2019 - Stephanie Hendrixson
Sponsored
A Total Plastic 3D Printing Process Designed for Production
Fast, predictable and precise, HP’s Multi Jet Fusion additive manufacturing process is ideal for production applications. Now there’s a new addition to the family of printers designed for even higher volume environments, taking HP’s portfolio of digital manufacturing solutions to a new level.
August 22, 2019
Metal AM
Interlayer Laser Peening Shows Promise for 3D Printed Implants and Beyond
Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln illustrates how applying secondary processes between 3D-printed layers can have a ripple effect on part properties. Dr. Michael Sealy explains the potential for medical implants using Optomec’s LENS platform.
October 11, 2019 - Stephanie Hendrixson
Production
3 Companies That Wouldn't Exist Without 3D Printing
3D printing’s affordability enables the existence of companies that wouldn’t be able to manufacture their products conventionally. Here are just three examples.
October 9, 2019 - Stephanie Hendrixson
Videos
Topology Optimized 3D Printed Spine Implant: The Cool Parts Show S1E2
Medical contract manufacturer Tangible Solutions shares a titanium 3D printed spine implant with an unusual lattice structure in this episode of The Cool Parts Show.
October 7, 2019 - Stephanie Hendrixson
Videos
The Cool Parts Show, Episode 1: This Rocket Fuel Injector Is a Solid Part That Contains a Working Motor
Our new video series debuts with a look at a solid metal part made through additive manufacturing that was built with a motor embedded inside. The motor sealed within the part adjusts the rocket’s fuel mixture while the rocket is in flight.
October 7, 2019 - Peter Zelinski
AM Technology
"Future of AM" Roundtable Marks National Manufacturing Day
Additive manufacturing (AM) experts from Ford, Desktop Metal and MIT discuss future trends in a conversation moderated by Terry Wohlers.
October 4, 2019 - Stephanie Hendrixson
Metal AM
Velo3D: Avoiding Support Structures Means Metal AM Can Be a Solution for Direct Part Replacement
Because of the extent of the redesign they might call for, support structures can be an impediment to AM adoption. Reducing the need for support structures increases the viability of 3D printing for current parts.
October 2, 2019 - Peter Zelinski
The Cool Parts Show
Coming Soon: The Cool Parts Show Launches October 7
The Additive Manufacturing editors have been working on a new project. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and be the first to see it October 7!
September 30, 2019
Basics
Are Emissions from 3D Printing Hazardous to Your Health?
And if so, what can you do about it? NIOSH researchers share the organization’s approach to eliminate, avoid and reduce operator contact with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and ultrafine particles from fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printers.
September 30, 2019 - Stephanie Hendrixson
Automotive
Video: Additive Manufacturing Expands Design Possibilities for Automotive Lighting
Automotive lighting maker Varroc Lighting Systems describes the impact 3D printing instead of injection molding will have on car features such as headlights.
September 27, 2019 - Peter Zelinski
Materials
Material Jetting - It's Like Printing, Just in 3D!
Recent advances in materials processing capabilities have renewed interest in material jetting, the additive process that allows 3D objects to be built by placing different combinations of material drop-by-drop.
September 26, 2019 - Timothy W. Simpson
Polymer AM
Ultem, PEEK or PEKK? Choosing Between High-Temperature Plastics
How do you choose between these high-performance materials? A conversation with Arkema and Plural AM sheds light on 3D printing with these polymers.
September 25, 2019 - Stephanie Hendrixson