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Metal

3D Printing Changes a Drone Engine: The Cool Parts Show #9

Cobra Aero made the engine cylinder of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) both more powerful and easier to manufacture. Learn what additive manufacturing is doing for drones in this episode of The Cool Parts Show.

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3D Printed Custom Glasses: The Cool Parts Show #8

Fitz Frames has reimagined glasses, from the frames to the ordering process. See how the company manufactures glasses customized to every face in this episode of The Cool Parts Show. 

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Production

3D Printing for Production at Ford: The Cool Parts Show #7

The parking brake bracket on the Mustang Shelby GT500 is now 3D printed instead of stamped. Learn how Ford is thinking about additive manufacturing in this episode of The Cool Parts Show.

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Cool Parts

Season 2 of The Cool Parts Show Premieres

Additive Manufacturing’s hit web series The Cool Parts Show is returning with expanded episodes full of cool parts.

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Formnext

8 Cool Parts from Formnext 2019: The Cool Parts Show #6

Editors Peter Zelinski and Stephanie Hendrixson attended Formnext 2019 in Frankfurt, Germany. Here are 8 cool 3D printed parts spotted on the show floor. 

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Cool Parts

“The Cool Parts Show” Season One Now Complete: Here is Why We Launched the Show and How You Can Help

Our YouTube series showcases the parts and possibilities additive manufacturing is making real. Will you help us reach future AM users?

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Materials

Can 3D Printing Make a Better AM Build Plate?: The Cool Parts Show #5

Ultrasonic metal additive manufacturing was used to create a build plate aimed at making powder bed fusion more effective. This episode of The Cool Parts Show looks at a part by AM, for AM.

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Polymer

Shoe Insoles Precisely Tailored to Individual Feet: The Cool Parts Show #4

This episode of The Cool Parts Show looks at how 3D printing will deliver tailored products. Scanning feet for their geometry and pressure enables Aetrex and EOS to manufacture insoles that are unique to individual wearers.

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Production

3D Printed Plastic Replaces Metal: The Cool Parts Show #3

This small business owner discovered 3D printing as a way to manufacture his invention. Now, AM is enabling a totally new source of revenue. Watch The Cool Parts Show to see how.

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Cool Parts

Topology Optimized 3D Printed Spine Implant: The Cool Parts Show #2

Medical contract manufacturer Tangible Solutions shares a titanium 3D printed spine implant with an unusual lattice structure in this episode of The Cool Parts Show.

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