Large Format Additive Manufacturing
Video: Ergonomics and Economics of Really Big Laser Powder Bed Fusion
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.
Stephanie Hendrixson
Executive Editor, Additive Manufacturing
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.
Read MoreJuggerBot 3D Awarded $4 Million by Air Force to Develop Large Format Hybrid Additive System
The project focuses on advancing the ability to print a thermoset composite material that can transform the way an aircraft structure is designed, fabricated and sustained for limited-life aircraft.
Read MoreAircraft Ducts 3D Printed in Composite Instead of Metal: The Cool Parts Show #68
Eaton’s new reinforced PEKK, tailored to aircraft applications, provides a cheaper and faster way to make ducts compared to formed aluminum.
Read More3D Printer Manufacturer Now Offers Bio-Based, Recyclable Printing Materials
This collaboration gives customers a highly efficient process that eliminates production waste, minimizes energy consumption and enables flexible, localized, on-demand production with a smaller environmental footprint.
Read MoreValiant Products Buys Velo3D Sapphire XC to Produce Mission-Critical Parts
Valiant Products purchased a Velo3D Sapphire XC large-format 3D metal printer which is calibrated for high-temperature, high-performance Inconel 718 alloy.
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.
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Sintavia Plans $25 Million Expansion in Hollywood, Florida
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.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
3D Printing Brings Sustainability, Accessibility to Glass Manufacturing
Australian startup Maple Glass Printing has developed a process for extruding glass into artwork, lab implements and architectural elements. Along the way, the company has also found more efficient ways of recycling this material.
Read MoreNext-Gen Horse Trailers to Be Built With Robotic 3D Printing
Double D Trailers is currently developing a prototype horse trailer that will be made with large-format additive manufacturing. The technology brings potential benefits for labor, weight and design features to this subset of recreational vehicles.
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.
Read MoreFinland’s Largest Metal 3D Print Withstands Pressure Vessel Test, Vastly Exceeding Expectations
The pressure vessel was created in cooperation between Andritz Savonlinna Works and the Finish Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem (FAME), and withstood the nondestructive and destructive tests carried out by LUT University.
Read MoreDOE Awards Nearly $3 Million to Develop Additive Manufacturing of Modular Wind Blades
The industry partners received the award to develop automation in additive manufacturing of tooling for large-scale wind blades that can accommodate continuous changes in blade geometry and scale.
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.
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Airtech and AES Collaborate to Grow Large Format Additive Manufacturing Applications
As part of the partnership, Airtech will provide comprehensive support to AES in additive manufacturing business opportunities and technical areas, while AES commits to exclusive use of Airtech products in its LFAM projects to ensure high quality and performance standards.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
Avio Utilizes Velo3D Metal Printers for Developing Propulsion Systems
The Italian space propulsion innovator is installing the printers in its Colleferro, Italy, headquarters to produce mission-critical parts for its family of rocket engines.
Read MoreVelo3D Develops Supplier Network to Scale Production of Sapphire XC Machine (Includes Video)
The company’s larger size machine is also the machine seeing larger demand. Successful integration of subassembly suppliers with the company’s own production in California began this year.
Read MoreLightning Round — Recent Popular AM Topics: AM Radio #44
Sporting goods, tooling, multiple materials — in this episode of AM Radio, Jodee McElfresh and Peter Zelinski discuss the topics that have been popular on the Additive Manufacturing Media website and social media recently.
Read MorePart Removal Efficiency In a 600 mm Plus World
Clay Olson of EDM Performance Accessories discusses the difficulties and opportunities in cutting off parts from the build plates of large AM systems. Molybdenum wire EDM offers an effective solution to the challenge of large-part cutoff.
Read MoreFarsoon FS1521M Has 16 Lasers for Large-Format Metal Additive Manufacturing
Farsoon’s FS1521M metal 3D printing platform series offers advanced multilaser scanning strategies with optional modes for efficiency, quality or balanced performance for different manufacturing needs.
Read MoreATI to Establish Additive Manufacturing Facility to Serve US Navy
ATI will utilize its metal additive manufacturing and machining capabilities as part of contract with Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. (BPMI) to support the U.S. Navy.
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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
Farsoon, Siemens Enhance Strategic Partnership for Industrial Additive Manufacturing
The companies plan to enhance the application of Siemens automation and drive solutions in Farsoon AM machines.
Read MoreThe AM Ecosystem, User Journeys and More from Formnext Forum Austin: AM Radio #43
Sessions and conversations at the first U.S. Formnext event highlighted the complete additive manufacturing ecosystem, sustainability, the importance of customer education, AM user journeys and much more.
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.
Read MoreSaeki 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 MoreConsortium Aims to Bring High-Value 3D Printing to UK
Additive manufacturing experts aim to create accessible, large-format additive manufacturing technology that will make UK manufacturing more competitive and sustainable.
Read MoreCaracol Develops Smart 3D Printing System for Large-Scale Components
The monitoring and automation system is designed to enable enhanced productivity.
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