Production
3D Printing Helps Push the Boundaries for Green Energy
Partners in the European HyP3D project say they have reached a breakthrough in high-pressure hydrogen production through 3D printing.
Read MoreAdditive Manufacturing's Evolving Role at Fathom Now Emphasizing Bridge Production
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.
Read MoreVideo: STEP 3D Printing at Fathom Manufacturing
Fathom Manufacturing's Fremont Technology Center now houses the first STEP 3D printer in commercial use. This video looks at how the platform works and use cases that the contract manufacturer is identifying.
WatchVelo3D 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.
WatchPart 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 MoreDyndrite Powers BCN3D’s High-Viscosity, Production-Oriented VLM System
The collaboration brings users high-performance, end-use resin part printing with GPU-powered automated production software.
Read MoreFDA-Approved Spine Implant Made with PEEK: The Cool Parts Show #63
Curiteva now manufactures these cervical spine implants using an unusual 3D printing method: fused strand deposition. Learn how the process works and why it’s a good pairing with PEEK in this episode of The Cool Parts Show.
WatchWestec Plastics Partners With Mantle to Speed Tooling Production
Using Mantle's technology, Westec says it can complete up to 70% of the job and have its toolmakers handle the specialized steps only humans can do.
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.
ListenFormlabs Part Removal Mechanism Enables Lights-Out Production
A build platform overcoming the need for manual part removal enables automated part handling, and therefore continuous production from one build cycle to the next.
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