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Additive Manufacturing Is Subtractive, Too: How CNC Machining Integrates With AM (Includes Video)

For Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing, succeeding with laser powder bed fusion as a production process means developing a machine shop that is responsive to, and moves at the pacing of, metal 3D printing.

3D Printing Brings New Possibilities for Manufacturing With Ceramics: AM Radio #27A

AM expands the opportunities for ceramics. On the AM Radio podcast, a discussion of various 3D printing processes making use of ceramic material, and various new applications for ceramics that are developing as a result.

Recapping the Additive Manufacturing Conference 2022: AM Interacts With Conventional Processes: AM Radio #26B

On the AM Radio podcast, impressions of this year’s Additive Manufacturing Conference at IMTS. A notable element this year was attention to AM’s impact on processes such as casting and machining

Additive Manufacturing at IMTS 2022: In the AM Pavilion, and Beyond: AM Radio #26A

Applications and technology for additive manufacturing — not just 3D printing — were widespread across the International Manufacturing Technology Show. Listen to our live discussion recorded during the event for observations on AM at IMTS.

Kennametal Joins GE Additive Beta Partner Program

As part of the program, Kennametal will work with GE Additive to identify, design and scale specific applications for serial production on GE’s binder Jet system to leverage its cemented tungsten carbide additive materials.

USAF, GE Additive 3D Print Out-of-Production Metal Parts

The upcoming final phase of the Pacer Edge program is to establish the USAF’s own metal additive production infrastructure initially at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma.

In Power Generation, the Changes From 3D Printing Will Be System-Wide

Additive manufacturing holds promise for various vital components of a gas turbine, and for greater output in hydro and nuclear power as well. Recent articles find many different advances from AM that will sum to transform the power generation sector.

3D Printed Brackets Secure Fuel for Nuclear Power: The Cool Parts Show #45

Can additive manufacturing improve the design of nuclear power plants? These steel brackets are the first step.

GE Aviation Singapore Approved for Metal Additive Engine Component Repairs

The company says metal 3D printing enables customization and complexity for repair parts, with repairs customized for each individual part because each part wears differently during service.

3D Printed Turbine Blades for More Efficient Power Generation: The Cool Parts Show #35

Blades made through additive manufacturing promise to let turbines run hotter, and therefore generate more power without increasing in size.

Simulation Prevents Expensive Hybrid Manufacturing Errors

Errors while finish-machining additively manufactured parts can waste production time and tens of thousands of dollars. Vericut has enabled Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing to avoid these mistakes.

Tsunami Medical Uses Additive Manufacturing for Innovating Surgical Solutions

The Tsunami Medical team is working to improve implant design and challenging conventional manufacturing techniques of the past.

3D Printed Scapula Customized for Patient: The Cool Parts Show #25

A patient treated for a tumor of the shoulder blade was able to preserve full use of the arm thanks to an implant tailored to the precise form of the original scapula and made through electron beam melting.

3D Printed Parts on the Mars Perseverance Rover: The Cool Parts Show #23

The Perseverance parts made through additive manufacturing are extreme examples of lightweighting. We have replicas of the 3D printed parts that were sent to Mars.

3D Printed Animal Enrichment Device: The Cool Parts Show #22

The Cool Parts Show goes to the zoo to learn about a 3D printed enrichment device being used to challenge and engage meerkats, birds, foxes and more in this bonus episode.

3D Printed Nitinol Opens New Possibilities for Arterial Stents

Researchers at Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, have created the first self-expanding nitinol stents made via powder bed fusion. The project points to more opportunities with this shape memory alloy.

A Hospital's Perspective: TriHealth Receives PPE with 3D Printed Components

A face shield solution developed by GE Additive is now in use at Cincinnati-area hospitals. A combination of 3D printed adapters and off-the-shelf shields and hard hats makes this PPE fully reusable.

10 Impressions of Rapid + TCT 2019

The largest additive manufacturing exposition in North America is now a mature industry trade show. Here is what the editors of Additive Manufacturing Media saw at this year’s Rapid + TCT.

Leveraging Additive Manufacturing to Improve Joint Replacement Surgery

A German medical device company has turned to metal additive manufacturing to manufacture its acetabular cup cutter for hip and knee replacement surgeries. The cutter’s 3D-printed blades are more reliable and cost-effective, and have improved the surgical experience for both patient and physician.

Autodesk and GE Additive Collaborate on Design-to-Print Workflow

Autodesk and GE Additive work together to simplify metal additive manufacturing by connecting all phases of additive manufacturing.

How Investing in Metal AM Is Different

GE Capital helps manufacturers finance additive manufacturing equipment, but the investment goes beyond the 3D printer. Production AM demands a production infrastructure, and requires a long-term strategic approach.

Video: Advice to Manufacturers Getting Ready to Start in Additive

“It can be daunting,” says GE’s Greg Morris. “You have to make some tough decisions while things are not going well.” And yet, as he looks to the future of additive manufacturing, he says, “There is probably going to be a shortage of supply, not demand.”