3D Printed Tool for CNC Machining: The Cool Parts Show S3E1
By: Peter Zelinski
Guhring uses additive manufacturing to make an end mill with optimized internal channels. We visit a machine shop to test the tool on this episode of The Cool Parts Show.
#coolparts #metal #machining
Additive Manufacturing and Sustainability Go Together — Here Is Why
By: Peter Zelinski
3D printing enables sustainable production through recycled materials, end-of-product-life-cycle solutions, and helping to realize eco-friendly products.
#sustainability
Generative Design to Bring Weight and Cost Savings for Micromobility FUV
By: Peter Zelinski
The “Fun Utility Vehicle” from Arcimoto is already in production, and already lightweight. But after just 30 days of redesign for additive manufacturing, the company discovered major components could be made lighter still, and production could be made simpler.
#metal #generativedesign #lightweighting
AM’s 2020 Advance: How the Crisis Created Conditions for Additive Manufacturing to Leap Ahead
By: Peter Zelinski
Stories we’ve found within the pandemic period reveal 3D printing’s promise for scalable, flexible production and rapid product development.
#metal #polymer #prototyping
Leader of New Jersey PPE 3D Printing Effort Tells Volunteers, “Stop Completely”
By: Peter Zelinski
“PPE Made in the USA” delivers 5,000 3D printed face shields produced and distributed by 50 volunteers. As emergency passes, a high school STEM teacher’s response to the COVID-19 crisis reaches its conclusion.
Drone Engine Replaces 13 Parts With 1: The Cool Parts Show Special Episode
By: Peter Zelinski
Cobra Aero discovered an opportunity for redesign it might never have found without the COVID-19 interruption providing time for product development via 3D printing. The Cool Parts Show explores how additive manufacturing is advancing during the coronavirus crisis.
#coolparts #metal #prototyping
3D Printing and Coronavirus: U.S. Additive Manufacturers Share Their Experiences
By: Brent Donaldson
The COVID-19 outbreak has brought both setbacks and opportunities for American manufacturing. 3D printing companies share their stories.
Implant Maker Increases Production: The Cool Parts Show Special Episode
By: Peter Zelinski
Tangible Solutions has been 3D printing more implants than ever before as hospitals get ready for the coming surge in elective surgeries. The Cool Parts Show checks in to explore how additive manufacturing is advancing during the coronavirus crisis.
#coolparts #metal #video
The Cool Parts Show Returns With Special Quarantine-Edition Episodes
By: Peter Zelinski
Companies we’ve seen on the show are doing amazing work during the coronavirus crisis, plus the COVID-19 response includes a major AM production application. From 6 feet apart, we will tell these stories!
#coolparts #video
Drone Engine Maker Illustrates How Additive Manufacturing Well Suited to OEMs
By: Peter Zelinski
This small company making small engines sees big wins from metal AM in terms of both product performance and responsiveness to the market. Here, size isn’t a factor in succeeding with AM — the application instead shows how the capability is at its best when it can serve both production and design.
#metal
ExOne Using Metal 3D Printing with Controlled Porosity for Reusable Filters in Response to Coronavirus Crisis
By: Peter Zelinski
Collaboration with University of Pittsburgh applies binder jet to produce an alternative to disposable masks that are in short supply.
#metal
What the Coronavirus Crisis Will Mean for Additive Manufacturing
By: Peter Zelinski
In the response to COVID-19, 3D printing demonstrated some of its strengths, but not all of them. However, the full effect of this crisis for AM is still to come.
