Can the U.S. Become Self-Sufficient in Aerospace Alloy Metal Powders?
By: Peter Zelinski
6K’s technology can upcycle titanium and nickel-alloy parts into additive manufacturing powder. Here is how the circular economy helps national security.
#supplychain #metal #sustainability
Video: Programming for Additive Turning of Cylindrical Parts
By: Peter Zelinski
Directed energy deposition while the part is spinning enables a means of 3D printing axially symmetric parts. The operation is like CNC turning with material added instead of machined. Open Mind discusses programming the machine paths for this type of build.
#metal #video #largeformat
Additive Manufacturing Creates New Paths to Production
By: Peter Zelinski
On the journey from product idea to production, when does the “mold moment” come? That is, the moment of needing to invest in tooling and make design commitments. 3D printing can delay this step on the journey or even avoid it altogether.
For AM and Machining to Work Together, Let Them Compete
By: Peter Zelinski
A medical device maker establishes a center of excellence for product and process development in which additive manufacturing and CNC machining both challenge and complement one another.
#machining #enterprise #metal
Jabil, Fictiv Partnership Addresses Capacity Challenge of Distributed Manufacturing via 3D Printing
By: Peter Zelinski
With additive manufacturing, production can be relocated quickly and performed at whatever site is ideal. But what about the capacity waiting for this shift? Relationship gives global producer access to “transactional” 3D printing.
#supplychain #polymer
With This 3D Printed Block, EBM Is an Aid to CNC Machining
By: Peter Zelinski
Holding the part is a challenge of machining for additive manufacturing. This medical manufacturer prints fixture tooling tailored to its additive parts.
#machining #metal #postprocessing
Materials and Measurement Will Bring the Full Promise of AM — Implants Show This
By: Peter Zelinski
Complex geometry plus short lead times are only the start of the wins additive manufacturing can achieve. Greater advance will come from material choices and customizing components, as 3D printed implants show.
#implants
For EBM Implant Manufacturer, Growth Is Built into the Plan
By: Peter Zelinski
Amplify Additive needs to be small today. A close, nimble team can innovate quickly and realize the promise of additive manufacturing for orthopedic implants. Yet the company needs to be bigger soon, because success will lead to scalable production.
#implants #metal #prototyping
Formnext Connect Preview and a Conversation About 2020 Changes to Major AM Shows
By: Peter Zelinski
Additive manufacturing is a disruptive and rapidly changing technology, making it vital to remain engaged through industry communication platforms despite the pandemic. A conversation among leaders of Formnext and IMTS.
#metal #formnext #polymer
Is There a Larger Role for Additives in Additive Manufacturing?
By: Peter Zelinski
Terminology confusion might be coming, because the answer is likely yes. A provider of glass flake for plastics foresees applications to AM, specifically as a reinforcement within 3D printing filament.
#polymer #composites
Can Microscale 3D Printing Reduce Surgeries for Glaucoma Sufferers?
By: Peter Zelinski
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) is exploring this promise. Eye stents are made of metal today. Fine-detail additive manufacturing can enable polymer instead, improving patient experience.
#polymer
Micro 3D Printing for Tiny Connectors: The Cool Parts Show S3E4
By: Peter Zelinski
Microscale additive manufacturing offers an alternative to micromolding and micromachining. On this episode of The Cool Parts Show, 3D printed electrical connectors are our smallest cool part yet.
#polymer #coolparts #video
