Metal AM
Video: Redesigned Milling Cutter Demonstrates Design Possibilities of AM
Topology optimization plus a material change realize an 80 percent reduction in mass.
December 10, 2018 - Peter Zelinski
Sponsored
Inspecting Complex Geometries for 3D-Printed Parts
As additive manufacturing moves into the production space, advanced inspection technology is becoming more critical to ensure part quality.
January 22, 2019
Basics
5 Ways to Use AM in a Turning Shop
Additive manufacturing systems are not replacing lathes, but the two processes can work together and complement one another.
December 7, 2018 - Julia Hider
Videos
Video: In Additive Manufacturing, Material Engineering Is Also Needed for Supports
The sacrificial material affects the quality of 3D printing and the efficiency of the process. That's why material developers direct attention toward the material that gets thrown away.
December 5, 2018 - Peter Zelinski
News
Additive Manufacturing Demands, and Thrives on, Collaboration
The November issue of Additive Manufacturing magazine highlights alliances that are driving AM knowledge, technology and productivity forward.
December 3, 2018 - Stephanie Hendrixson
Tooling
3D Print the Tool to Cast the Mold to Make the Part
3D-printed molds to manufacture parts are familiar, but what if the mold itself was made with a 3D-printed tool? Catalysis Additive Tooling proves out this concept in a mold for a fiberglass part.
November 28, 2018 - Stephanie Hendrixson
Polymer AM
A Global Tooling Manufacturer Goes 3D
Wilson Tooling International turns to Carbon’s DLS technology to reimagine a critical part.
November 26, 2018 - Brent Donaldson
News
Sights from Formnext 2018
Editors share some of the interesting machines, materials and applications for additive manufacturing on display at this year's Formnext exhibition.
November 21, 2018
News
10 Impressions of Formnext 2018
The size and scope of this year's Formnext exhibition offered plenty to see, but also reinforced additive manufacturing's continuing maturity. 10 impressions from Additive Manufacturing editors.
November 19, 2018 - Stephanie Hendrixson, Peter Zelinski
Basics
Can My Machine Tool Access My Support Structures?
Analyzing the machinability of support structures opens a new way of thinking about optimal build orientation.
November 19, 2018 - Timothy W. Simpson
Prototyping
New Kimura U.S. Metal Casting Plant Relies Entirely on 3D Printing for Molds and Cores
Printing foundry molds and cores without hard tooling will speed leadtimes and make small quantities of castings affordable, the company says. Its proprietary process advances the detail and finish obtainable from casting using sand 3D printing.
November 14, 2018 - Peter Zelinski