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Chuck Jaws Achieve 77% Weight Reduction Through 3D Printing
Alpha Precision Group (APG) has developed an innovative workholding design for faster spindle speeds through sinter-based additive manufacturing.
Read MoreComplete Speaker Lineup Announced for the 3D Printing Workshop at NPE2024: The Plastics Show
Presentations will cover 3D printing for mold tooling, material innovation, product development, bridge production and full-scale, high-volume additive manufacturing.
Read MoreWürth Additive Group Launches Digital Inventory Service (DIS) Platform to Simplify Supply Chains
The DIS enables distributed, on-demand manufacturing for OEMs and companies of all sizes through secure data transfer and detailed production processes.
Read MoreSustainable Metal Powder Company Addresses Next Piece of Road Map: Renewable Energy
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.
Read MoreMold 3D Printing Helps Automate Composite Bathtub, Shower Production
As part of its efforts to automate as much of its production process as it can, Lyons Industries acquired a Massivit 10000 additive manufacturing system to quickly produce high-performance molds and support fixtures.
Read MoreEaton Developing Carbon-Reinforced PEKK to Replace Aluminum in Aircraft Air Ducts
3D printable material will meet ESD, flammability and other requirements to allow for flexible manufacturing of ducts, without tooling needed today.
Read MoreSinter-Based Additive Manufacturing Finds a Place Alongside MIM, Press and Sinter at APG
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.
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A subscription to Additive Manufacturing is available to you at no cost. Here are five benefits of starting (or renewing) your Additive Manufacturing subscription.
WatchVideo: MoldJet Sinter-Based Additive Manufacturing at Alpha Precision Group
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.
ListenThe Benefits of Vertically Integrating Metal 3D Printing and Machining
Having 3D printing and machining within one organization enables Addman’s engineers to collaborate and consolidate so it can quickly make successful metal 3D printed parts.
Read MoreIn "Hybrid" FIM Process, 3D Printing Complements Injection Molding
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.
Read More7 Important Ideas on Postprocessing in AM
Additive manufacturing is defined by 3D printing, but it is more than this step. For almost every AM production part, steps after the 3D printing operation are essential to complete the part and realize its value. Here are several thoughts.
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