Connections between metal 3D printing and CNC machining serve the Indiana manufacturer in many ways. One connection is customer conversations that resemble a machining job shop. Here is a look at a small company that has advanced quickly to become a thriving additive manufacturing part producer.
Recorded just after the visit to the laser powder bed fusion contract manufacturer, here is a conversation exploring observations and impressions of this company and its metal 3D printing work.
Are you a molder, toolmaker or OEM looking to adopt 3D printing? Here are 7 lessons about this technology that will be explored during a workshop at NPE2024: The Plastics Show.
The DIS enables distributed, on-demand manufacturing for OEMs and companies of all sizes through secure data transfer and detailed production processes.
Powder metallurgy company Alpha Precision Group (APG) is applying a particular class of metal 3D printing technology for both rapid iteration in development and flexibility in production.
Alpha Precision Group (APG) in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, applies a range of sinter-based AM processes to produce metal parts. This video explores the MoldJet process from Tritone Technologies.
The maker of the Predator and SkyGuardian remote aircraft can implement additive manufacturing more rapidly and widely than the makers of other types of planes. The role of 3D printing in current and future UAS components hints at how far AM can go to save cost and time in aircraft production and design.
Additive is now too well-established for its successes to be dislodged by market change. Meanwhile, the most important factor is the promise that will continue to drive adoption.
The AM I Navigator initiative offers additive manufacturing users individual guidance with a comprehensive approach to navigate the complexity of the evolving landscape in industrial 3D printing.
Various recent articles demonstrate 3D printing and established processes finding one another and working together.
Fiona Lawler and Stephanie Hendrixson discuss the physical spaces where additive manufacturing is happening, from 3D printers wedged wherever they’ll fit to brand new facilities built for this purpose.
Bridge production is currently the biggest opportunity for additive manufacturing, says Fathom Manufacturing co-founder Rich Stump. How this service provider leverages AM while finding balance with other production capabilities.
The company says its drop-on-demand technology can enable sustainable, production-grade additive manufacturing using high-value metal components.
Continuum Powders, the material production arm of small-scale foundry technology company MolyWorks, has announced new partnerships aimed at further reducing the environmental impact of its metal powder production.
Continuum is contracting to secure some of the industry’s greenest sources for power and argon gas. When the entire combination of the new renewable energy sources are added with its proprietary process, the company anticipates a total energy consumption of nearly zero.
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.
IperionX’s HAMR titanium furnace, the foundation piece to produce low-cost titanium, has completed final mechanical assembly and successfully passed factory acceptance tests with the IPX technical team.
MPI is working with Additive Manufacturing Solutions and AMFG to create a versatile, commercial predictive material reuse management tool that will enable additive manufacturing to expand by introducing greater cost efficiencies.
Following a successful beta release, the Material Hub is now openly accessible to the broader additive manufacturing community. It contains a collection of more than 400 polymer materials which have been compiled in collaboration with more than 25 material providers.
The companies say this qualification will support Caracol in its efforts to offer Airtech’s Dahltram resins to its customers across the globe.
In a recent case study, Alpine Advanced Materials partnered with Nexa3D to produce 3D printed tooling for injection molded composites. Utilizing Nexa3D’s XiP desktop 3D printer and its Freeform Injection Molding process, Alpine was able to reduce prototype tooling production time and cost alike for its customers.
Using the copper-nickel alloy in combination with EOS’ platforms offers new design and production capabilities for U.S. Navy submarines, while also enabling the agency to limit global supply chain disruption because parts can be produced regionally, locally and on-demand.
The new company’s focus will be on materials development targeting industrial applications, as well as the industrialization of the product ecosystem, with the first beta systems to be installed in 2024.
Leveraging 3D printing for rapid prototyping is an obvious application that most product engineers are familiar with. However, advancements in new materials and design capabilities enable the technology to become a highly-useful tool capable of impacting every stage of the product life cycle. Join Daniel Baker, plastics program manager, for an insightful exploration of how additive manufacturing can optimize your product development and production processes. The webinar dives into viable ways you can leverage additive manufacturing at every stage of the product life cycle with a special focus on automotive examples. Throughout the webinar, Daniel will uncover DFAM principles and real-world examples that help improve part efficiency and unlock cost savings. Agenda: Unlock how 3D printing enables rapid product development, better ergonomic tools on the factory floor and on-demand spares and repairs for improved life cycle management Streamline production costs, enhance performance through DFAM and achieve part consolidation for improved efficiency Gain industry-specific examples of how additive manufacturing can optimize each stage of the product life cycle
One of those applications has been for additive manufacturing with the electron beam powder bed fusion (PBF) process—which to this day has been constantly improved and optimized for production applications. In this webinar, an overview of the current capabilities of electron beam powder bed fusion will be provided along with several new innovations that will enhance the capabilities of manufacturers. Agenda: Overview of current capabilities of electron beam powder bed fusion technology Present the latest technical innovations developed for electron beam powder bed fusion Review of how the latest electron beam powder bed fusion technology will aid manufacturers in production applications.
How can ceramic 3D printing provide a unique solution for every patient? What is the added value? Ceramic 3D printing is not about replacing well-established processes — it's here to complete them. In this webinar, Lithoz will look at several current applications in the medical field: first with silicon nitride manufacturer SiNAPTIC Technologies and then bioceramic experts Himed. With their years of experience in medical applications, this webinar will explain in full detail how ceramics can complement the metal materials conventionally used for implants and why ceramic is even sometimes the material of choice over metal. Agenda: Introducing the challenges in the medical industry today The powerful ceramic 3D printing technology for medical applications, explained by Lithoz An overview of ceramic medical applications already in use today by advanced ceramic materials expert SiNAPTIC Technologies An in-depth look at ceramic materials and their applications by experienced bioceramic manufacturer Himed
Hear first-hand from General Pattern, an injection molder with in-house tooling services and over 100 years of experience, is addressing the labor issue, increasing toolmaking capacity and helping OEMs accelerate product development by integrating Mantle's 3D printer to automate its toolmaking processes. In this webinar, General Pattern will share its journey with additive manufacturing and why it is implementing metal 3D printing to automate its toolmaking processes. The webinar will also include an overview of Mantle's 3D printing technology for toolmaking and case studies from injection molders, toolmakers, contract manufacturers and OEMs that have deployed Mantle. Attendees will learn how organizations use metal 3D printing to significantly reduce tooling lead times and costs, accelerate product development and solve labor challenges — all while producing better tools that incorporate conformal cooling. Agenda: Hear from General Pattern on their additive manufacturing journey and why they invested in Mantle technology Review case studies of how General Pattern reduces tooling lead times and addresses skilled labor shortages with Mantle's technology Learn about Mantle's unique technology to print steel tooling with the accuracy, surface finish and feature detail required for injection mold tooling and other precision tooling Review case studies of how other manufacturers have automated their toolmaking processes with Mantle's technology About Mantle: Mantle has developed the only metal 3D printer built for precision tooling. Mantle automates the production of precision tooling and delivers the accuracy, finish and steel properties required for demanding tooling applications. Tools made with Mantle have molded millions of parts while reducing lead times, cutting costs and solving labor shortages. About General Pattern Company: General Pattern Company (GPC) is a full-service plastic manufacturer, founded on strong relationships and driven by innovation. GPC’s comprehensive offerings include in-house tooling, additive manufacturing, injection molding, urethane casting, foam molding, RIM, vacuum-forming, fiberglass and in-house painting/assembly. The extensive offering under one relationship is the difference it offers to its customers.
Additive manufacturing (AM) for medical device production has grown over the past several years with powder bed fusion (PBF) technologies as a major driver of this growth. Due to the many unique process and business case advantages offered to medical device manufacturers, electron beam powder bed fusion (EB-PBF) has proven itself as an effective tool for devices, including orthopedic implants, acetabular cups, femoral knee implants, tibial tray implants and spinal cages. In this webinar, JEOL will present the benefits of EB-PBF technology for manufacturing medical devices, insights on AM qualification considerations and fatigue data for EB-PBF printed Ti6Al4V tested in axial fatigue in accordance with ASTM E466. Agenda: Overview of EB-PBF usage in the medical device industry along with several unique advantages for the technology Review of the qualification requirements for the manufacture of medical devices using AM Analysis and review of fatigue life results in EB-PBF printed Ti64 coupons tested in axial fatigue
The AMS7032 operational qualification (OQ) standard evaluates the ability of an AM powder bed fusion machine to consistently meet material specification requirements while maintaining process control and stability over several builds. In this webinar, JEOL will present the criticality of specifications — such as AMS7032 — for qualifying powder bed fusion modalities in preparation for serial production. In addition, it will present data demonstrating the capability of electron beam powder bed fusion (EB-PBF) to meet the rigorous AMS7032 OQ standards while achieving the AMS7011 materials requirements for Ti-6AI-4V. Agenda: Comprehensive overview of the JAM-5200EBM machine and its advanced capabilities A deep dive into the successful execution of an AMS7032 qualification Adherence of the JAM-5200EBM produced mechanical and material properties to standard industry specifications
Every three years, leaders from almost every major industry gather at NPE to advance their businesses through innovations in plastics. The largest plastics trade show in the Americas, NPE offers six technology zones, keynote speakers, workshops and opportunities to build partnerships.
CDFAM brings together leading experts from engineering, academia and software development to discuss computational, generative and AI assisted design and engineering for advanced manufacturing. The two-day schedule features over 30 presentations and networking with designers and engineers from BMW, New Balance, Stryker and Arbus, architects from firms such as Zaha Hadid, BIG, ARUP, software developers from Altair, Synera, Siemens, NAVASTO, nTop, Hyperganic and more.
The 3D Printing Workshop @ NPE2024 – The Plastics Show, is an immersive, half-day workshop focused on the emerging possibilities for part production via 3D printing and additive manufacturing. Presented by Additive Manufacturing Media, Plastics Technology and MoldMaking Technology, the 3D Printing Workshop will build upon a successful model first introduced at IMTS 2014. Attendees will benefit from a program focused on practical applications of 3D technologies related to plastics processing. This event will conclude with a 3D Printing Industry Reception sponsored by Additive Manufacturing Media.
RAPID + TCT is returning to the west coast after a decade away! For more than 30 years, RAPID + TCT has defined the crucial role of additive manufacturing and empowered the establishment of an industry that continues to conceive, test, improve and manufacture new products at a faster, more cost-efficient pace. SME and Rapid News Publications have teamed up to produce the annual RAPID + TCT event, which takes place June 25-27 in Los Angeles, California. The event is for those who provide technology and for those who need to understand, explore and adopt 3D printing, additive manufacturing, 3D scanning, CAD/CAE, metrology and inspection technologies.
Debuting in 2010, the Parts Cleaning Conference is the leading and most trusted manufacturing and industrial parts cleaning forum focused solely on delivering quality technical information in the specialized field of machined parts cleansing. Providing guidance and training to understand the recognized sets of standards for industrial cleaning, every year the Conference showcases industry experts who present educational sessions on the latest and most pressing topics affecting manufacturing facilities today. Discover all that the 2022 Parts Cleaning Conference has to offer!
Laser powder bed fusion is the most widely used additive manufacturing method for metal part production, and electron beam melting is a closely related technology. For metalworking facilities contemplating a move into metal AM using technologies such as these, here is a road map for success. Speakers will cover materials, safety, part design, production workflow and differences between laser and electron beam metal powder bed fusion systems.
The DMP Factory 500 solution currently operating at CIMP-3D offers a look at the equipment and steps necessary to 3D print metal parts at large scale.
Startup Fited and Brightlands Materials Center have developed a lighter weight, thinner CFRP corrective brace, including pressure sensors made from continuous carbon fibers.
Perhaps the ultimate surface-area challenge is in bioengineering: creating structures that can grow sufficient cells within a compact volume to be effective for leading-edge medical treatments. The Southwest Research Institute develops bioreactor scaffolds that could only be made using 3D printing.
Metafold CEO Elissa Ross describes one of the promises of more effective modeling of geometrically complex 3D printed forms: expanded use of metamaterials. To what extent can material “properties” come from geometry rather than the material itself?
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This technology gives manufacturers the ability to build onto existing parts with high precision and utilize a variety of materials, reducing lead times and minimizing postprocessing requirements.
The Ross V Cone Blender is a common workhorse used throughout the process industries for mixing powders and other free-flowing solids.
The investments in facilities and equipment will power company’s growth over the coming years, including being able able to meet the demand from the programs it supports for the U.S. Department of Defense.
The particle sensor measures the size, speed and trajectory of particles in liquids and gases.
With the combined APSX-PIM and Nexa3D technologies, users can seamlessly transition from 3D printing prototypes to injection-molded production parts, all within a single, integrated ecosystem.
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Additive manufacturing can aid conventional manufacturing through the production of tooling. This article showcases 10 clever uses of 3D printed tooling.
