Additive Manufacturing

Australia's Sydney Manufacturing Hub Opens, Focuses on Additive

The Sydney Manufacturing Hub will provide capabilities for design, topological optimization, the 3D printing of metals, ceramics and polymers, as well as post-processing heat treatment, advanced characterization and more.

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Reframing Post-Processing for Additive Manufacturing

Post-processing for additive manufacturing can add time and cost to production – but it can also mitigate risks.

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Smart, Fast Prototyping Informs Redesign for AM

Rapid intelligent prototyping can reveal how best to proceed when developing design guidelines for additive manufacturing.

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Additive Manufacturing Insights from Formnext 2021

Additive manufacturing encapsulates more than the 3D printer, and so too does AM's largest trade show. Lessons and trends gleaned from the 2021 in-person event. 

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Velo3D Opens New Technology Center in Germany

The new center, located in Augsburg, Germany, is where Velo3D’s Sapphire systems will be assembled and demonstrated. The company plans to deliver its first end-to-end manufacturing solution using the facility.

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How Prototyping Addresses Unknowns and Reduces Risks

One benefit of metal AM is the capability to create functional prototypes in less time, enabling you to rapidly iterate on design alternatives during development.

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3D Printing Lightweights Large Cutting Tools

Larger parts require larger, heavier cutting tools. 3D printing enables Star SU Neher to produce lightweight large tool bodies and add features that improve tool life and performance.

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Leading AM Trade and Media Organizations Unite to Launch Formnext USA Chicago in Spring 2025

Mesago Messe Frankfurt the organizers of Formnext and Messe Frankfurt USA announce a strategic partnership with the Association For Manufacturing Technology and Gardner Business Media. The new show creates one event in the United States dedicated to all aspects of industrial additive manufacturing.

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Can Machining Chips Find New Life in Additive Manufacturing?

Yes, according to 6K Additive. The materials company can use unconventional metal feedstock, including chips, in its unusual powder production process.

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Methods and Benefits of Designing for Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing may have different process considerations than traditional manufacturing, but it can manage these through clever planning and specialized software.

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