Why I Am Bullish on Additive: 3 Factors Favoring 3D Printing’s Continued Advance
The shortcomings are being overcome and the advantage is nothing less than freedom. Only the pace of the advance is uncertain.
Peter Zelinski
Editor-in-Chief, Additive Manufacturing
Cumberland Additive Expands Operations to Neighborhood 91 Campus
Neighborhood 91 is the first development to both condense and connect all components of the AM/3D printing supply chain into one powerful production ecosystem.
3D Printing Brings Custom, Affordable Bone Prostheses to Thai Patients
Meticuly was founded to provide custom bone implants for local patients in Thailand and regional countries who otherwise would be dependent on standard, imported devices. The concept could be a model for medical treatment in other emerging economies.
ZVerse Launches “2D-to-3D” Automated Conversion for Part Production
Automation-assisted conversion generates usable 3D digital assets from legacy 2D manufacturing plans for service and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) part production
Matsuura Launches Metal Additive Manufacturing Production Services
Matsuura established the Additive Manufacturing Center to promote the use of metal 3D printed parts as a solution to continuing supply chain challenges and delays.
Shapeways Merges with Galileo Acquisition Corp.
Desktop Metal joins as a strategic investor, partnering with Shapeways to accelerate the addition of metals to its growing materials list.
Materialise Acquires Option to Buy Link3D
Both companies offer MES-solutions that help companies streamline additive manufacturing (AM) workflows as they scale up their AM capability into volume production.
Distribution Network Aims to Be the "Inventory Bridge" for Metal Powders
Recently launched KBM Advanced Materials connects metal powder suppliers to customers in additive manufacturing, metal injection molding and more.
Stephanie Hendrixson
Senior Editor, Additive Manufacturing
Rusal America joins Neighborhood 91 AM Campus at Pittsburgh Airport
Neighborhood 91 is the first development in the world to both condense and connect all components of the additive manufacturing and 3D printing supply chain into one powerful production ecosystem.
Profitable AM Is Not an Oxymoron
How a kangaroo, a chest implant, and the cost of argon prompted a question that led to the title for this month’s column. AM's full economic return is found in the overall product bottom line.
Navy Awards $1.5M Contract for Meld Technology for Metal Printing, Repair
Program will further the Navy’s ability to support critical operations by delivering instructions and training for repair and printing of naval metal parts on site at the shipyard.
Armor’s Additive Manufacturing Supports Railway Maintenance
AM proved to be the right choice for replacing a railway replacement part based on economic, technical and lead time constraints.
ExOne Developing Portable 3D Printing Factory for Defense Department
Company awarded contract to create a special military-edition 3D printer capable of binder jet 3D printing more than 20 metal, ceramic and other powder materials into direct final products or tooling.
Protolabs to Acquire 3D Hubs
Acquisition significantly expands customer offering with network of premium manufacturing partners for custom parts.
How Tilt Hydrometer Fights Supply Chain Disruption with 3D Printing
The maker of a digital hydrometer for beer brewing keeps its supply chain and product flexible through selective laser sintering of a critical component.
Stephanie Hendrixson
Senior Editor, Additive Manufacturing
Can the U.S. Become Self-Sufficient in Aerospace Alloy Metal Powders?
6K’s technology can upcycle titanium and nickel-alloy parts into additive manufacturing powder. Here is how the circular economy helps national security.
Angled Makes It Possible for Anyone to Launch a 3D Printed Product
The online store utilizes open capacity at its sister 3D printer farms for on-demand production with no startup costs, allowing designers to sell physical products as easily as digital ones.
3D Systems Develops Large, Fast Powder Metal 3D Printer for Army
New solution may revolutionize key supply chains associated with long-range munitions, next-generation combat vehicles, helicopters, and air and missile defense capabilities.
Where Blockchain and 3D Printing Converge, Distributed Manufacturing Can Thrive
Decentralizing production through additive manufacturing can bring numerous benefits, but these can only be realized through trust. VeriTX is building a platform to secure a trusted digital supply chain for aerospace and beyond.
3D Systems, VHA Collaborate to Transform Patient Care
The Veterans Health Administration is collaborating with 3D Systems to establish FDA-compliant medical device manufacturing facilities using additive solutions.
Jabil, Fictiv Partnership Addresses Capacity Challenge of Distributed Manufacturing via 3D Printing
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.
How 3D Printing Answers Supply Chain Disruptions
Essentium CEO: Production-speed additive manufacturing is “a time machine and an insurance policy.” It addresses lead time demands while providing buffer against volatility. Look for 3D printing to support injection molding in this way.
Peter Zelinski
Editor-in-Chief, Additive Manufacturing
Inside Oak Ridge’s 3D-Printed Machine Tool Moonshot
The widespread outsourcing of large machine castings led a collaborative team at Oak Ridge National Laboratory to tackle the machine tool supply chain. The first step? 3D print the largest cast component.
U.S. Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office Concludes First Ever Advanced Manufacturing Olympics
Nearly $1M in prizes awarded to winners of five competitions related to additive manufacturing. AM editor-in-chief Peter Zelinski co-hosted the Air Force’s week-long event.
Wabtec Joins Pittsburgh’s Neighborhood 91 AM Hub
Neighborhood 91 is the first development in the world to both condense and connect all components of the AM/3D Printing supply chain into one powerful production ecosystem.
How a Pandemic Pushed 3D Printing to New Dimensions
Join HP to learn how 3D printing will impact supply chain transformation and realign values within ecosystems for years after the pandemic. Watch AM In-Depth, Sept. 30 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. (Add to MySpark Planner.)
IMTS Spark and IMTS Network Digitally Connect the Manufacturing Community
IMTS offers two digital destinations for manufacturers to connect: IMTS Spark, which launches September 21 and runs through March 15, 2021, and IMTS Network, which will broadcast live September 14–18.
The Challenges to the Organization: How to Make the Shift to AM for Production
Fabian Alefeld of EOS offers a way forward with AM. Success affects design, the role of manufacturing and the entire value chain. Join him Sept. 21 at 1:00 pm EDT as part of AM In-Depth. (Add to your MySpark Planner.)
