Additive Manufacturing
People, Production and 3D Printing: Themes from the Additive Manufacturing Conference + Expo
The editors of Additive Manufacturing Media came away from the event with 5 major takeaways regarding the adoption, advance and commercialization of AM. Read or listen to these observations.
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Adopting a Growth Mindset for Additive Manufacturing
Failures can help us learn, especially in the case of additive manufacturing. Breaking down psychological barriers like fear of failure can help AM users succeed.
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Volkmann Introduces Self-Contained Metal Powder System
Volkmann’s PowTrex system safely and automatically transfers 3D-printing powders in large volumes from a container or supply hopper to one or more machines without risk of spillage, contamination, explosion or contact with workers.
Read MoreSodick Partners with Hartwig to Deliver EDM, Milling and AM Products and Services
Together, Sodick and Hartwig claim they will provide customers with a variety of solutions for wire EDM, featuring rigid linear motors for more accurate cutting, as well as sinker and small hole EDMs and high-speed milling.
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The Value of a "Pathfinder Part" for Additive Manufacturing
Implementing additive manufacturing means starting somewhere. Seeking out the right pathfinder part can illustrate valuable lessons about the advantages of this technology.
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3 Uses for a Composite Polymer 3D Printer in a CNC Machine Shop
When RPG purchased its metal 3D printer, a polymer printer was part of the deal. Three uses this job shop has found for this fused filament fabrication system.
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AMGTA Announces Sustainability in Additive Manufacturing Research Fund
Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA) has established the $100,000 fund at Yale School of the Environment.
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Velo3D Goes Public Following Merger With Jaws Spitfire
The combined company will now operate as Velo3D, and shares of its common stock have begun trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “VLD.”
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Explore Additive Manufacturing with AM Radio
Additive manufacturing editors Stephanie Hendrixson, Peter Zelinski and Julia Hider talk industrial 3D printing on a new podcast.
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Dust Collection System Earns Explosion-Proof Certification
Volkmann’s system is suitable for removing any type of ignitable fine powder with a minimum ignition energy (MIE) of greater than 1 millajoule (mJ), including dense, 3D printing metal powders.
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