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Chuck Jaws Achieve 77% Weight Reduction Through 3D Printing
Alpha Precision Group (APG) has developed an innovative workholding design for faster spindle speeds through sinter-based additive manufacturing.
Stephanie Hendrixson
Executive Editor, Additive Manufacturing
Gardner Business Media Introduces New Editorial Roles Covering Robots and Sustainability
Julia Hider is named correspondent for robots and autonomy, while Hannah Mason is named correspondent for sustainability in manufacturing, with both writers reporting on those topics across the Gardner Business Media brands.
Read MoreMeltio, One Off Robotics Develop Robotic AM Work Cell for Cost-Effective, Reliable Metal Part Production
The system offers a deposition rate of up to 1 kg/hr to create clean parts that are fully dense and mechanically equivalent or superior to those created from traditional manufacturing.
Read MoreAmerica Makes Announces Winners for IMPACT Project Call
The project call focuses on additive manufacturing research related to casting and forging, metal powder sourcing and robotic AM process planning for continuous fiber-reinforced composite structures.
Read MoreWhat We Found at Formnext 2023
New metal processes, new possibilities for existing processes, the next step for copper and more. Here is a summary drawing on all our reporting from November’s event.
Read MoreCopper, New Metal Printing Processes, Upgrades Based on Software and More from Formnext 2023: AM Radio #46
Formnext 2023 showed that additive manufacturing may be maturing, but it is certainly not stagnant. In this episode, we dive into observations around technology enhancements, new processes and materials, robots, sustainability and more trends from the show.
Read More8 Cool Parts From Formnext 2023: The Cool Parts Show #65
New additive manufacturing technologies on display at Formnext were in many cases producing notable end-use components. Here are some of the coolest parts we found at this year’s show.
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Fastech Joins Meltio’s US Manufacturing Partner Network
Fastech has incorporated Meltio’s wire-laser metal 3D printing technology into its portfolio with the acquisition of a Meltio Engine Robot Integration.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
Rivelin’s NetShape Robotics Automate Support Removal in AM Postprocessing
Formnext 2023: Rivelin’s NetShape Robots can automate a variety of postprocessing solutions to improve productivity and reliable turnaround times for every part manufactured.
Read MoreAES, CEAD Collaborate on Large-Format Robotic Additive Manufacturing
Additive Engineering Solutions (AES) will receive one of CEAD’s Flexbot Robotic additive manufacturing systems to help CEAD with customer development projects and give feedback to help drive further development and innovation of the systems.
Read MoreDMG MORI: Build Plate “Pucks” Cut Postprocessing Time by 80%
For spinal implants and other small 3D printed parts made through laser powder bed fusion, separate clampable units resting within the build plate provide for easy transfer to a CNC lathe.
Read MoreMeltio Robot Cell Offers Plug-and-Play Robotic Arm Solution
The Robot Cell is compatible with Meltio’s open hardware platform, enabling users to integrate a metal 3D printhead into any brand of robotic arm, offering a faster and better user experience.
Read MoreMeltio Software Simplifies Wire-Laser Metal 3D Printing Technology
Meltio Space robot slicer employs a virtual model of the real robot movement.
Read MoreCaracol Launches Operations in North America With New Texas Facility
The Texas facility will enable Caracol to better guarantee local quality and certifications standards, faster delivery times, dedicated and timely service, and application development support to all North American customers and partners.
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CEAD and Adaxis Integrate Technologies for More Efficient Robotic Large Format 3D Printing
CEAD’s methodology for large-format 3D printing converges within Adaxis’ AdaOne software for the Flexbot platform, giving Flexbot users a smoother, more efficient experience with increased consistency, reliability and build quality, while minimizing potential issues.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
Saeki Robots Manufacture Large Parts for Lights-Out Production
Saeki says it is building flexible factories of the future by leveraging digital manufacturing and robotics, providing an end-to-end automation solution in 24 hours with manufacturing large parts performed by robots.
Read MoreCaracol Develops Smart 3D Printing System for Large-Scale Components
The monitoring and automation system is designed to enable enhanced productivity.
Read MoreLooking to Secure the Supply Chain for Castings? Don't Overlook 3D Printed Sand Cores and Molds
Concerns about casting lead times and costs have many OEMs looking to 3D print parts directly in metal. But don’t overlook the advantages of 3D printed sand cores and molds applied for conventional metal casting, says Humtown leader.
Read MoreMicro Robot Gripper 3D Printed All at Once, No Assembly Required: The Cool Parts Show #59
Fine control over laser powder bed fusion achieves precise spacing between adjoining moving surfaces. The Cool Parts Show looks at micro 3D printing of metal for moving components made in one piece.
Read MoreThe Robot Craftsman: Force Sensing and Vision Help Realize Automated AM Postprocessing (Includes Video)
Automated production via additive manufacturing will need automated postprocessing. This UK startup is equipping robots with the capabilities needed for critical, fine-detail finishing of metal 3D printed parts.
Read MoreHow AM Enables Cobot Automation for Thyssenkrupp Bilstein (Includes Video)
The shock absorber maker has responded to its staffing shortages through extensive use of collaborative robots. In-house 3D printing makes this possible by providing the related hardware needed to complete the cobot-automated cells.
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Airtech Qualifies Dahltram Resins for Integration With Caracol’s Heron LFAM Platform
The companies say this qualification will support Caracol in its efforts to offer Airtech’s Dahltram resins to its customers across the globe.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
Advancing Additive Manufacturing With a CATCH and Release Approach
Solutions for energy efficiency, sustainability, part repair and more are developing at Siemens’ Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub (CATCH) in North Carolina.
Read MoreLarge-Format “Cold” 3D Printing With Polypropylene and Polyethylene
Israeli startup Largix has developed a production solution that can 3D print PP and PE without melting them. Its first test? Custom tanks for chemical storage.
Read MoreFormnext 2022: Ceramics, Robots and Other Perspectives From Near and Far: AM Radio #30
The 2022 edition of Formnext revealed more options and applications for 3D printed ceramics, anticipation of coming automation, established companies entering AM and more. Two editors — one present at the show, and one observing from a distance — compare notes in this episode of AM Radio.
Read More10 Important Developments in Additive Manufacturing Seen at Formnext 2022 (Includes Video)
The leading trade show dedicated to the advance of industrial 3D printing returned to the scale and energy not seen since before the pandemic. More ceramics, fewer supports structures and finding opportunities in wavelengths — these are just some of the AM advances notable at the show this year.
Read MoreMeltio Augments Wire-Laser Metal 3D Printing Technology for Easier Use, Reliability
The latest technology was developed to make the M450 metal 3D printer, Engine CNC Integration and Engine Robot Integration faster, more precise, easier to use and more reliable.
Read MoreAddiTec Develops Portable Additive Manufacturing Robot Cell
The AMRC – P (Additive Manufacturing Robot Cell – Portable) is capable of printing parts up to 1.8 meters in dimension in a wide range of materials, including titanium.
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