3D Printing
Wohlers Report 2018 Shows Dramatic Rise in Metal Additive Manufacturing
Wohlers Report 2018 shows sharp industry expansion in additive manufacturing (AM).
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3D Printing Workshop at NPE2018
New in 2018, the 3D Printing Workshop at NPE2018–The Plastics Show, is an immersive, half-day workshop focused on emerging technologies in 3D-printing and additive manufacturing impacting plastics and moldmaking.
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Stratasys Unveils Spin-off Evolve Additive Solutions to Focus on New "STEP" Technology
Selective Thermoplastic Electrophotographic Process Technology (STEP) delivers the well-known advantages of additive manufacturing with cost-per-part and surface quality in line with traditional manufacturing, along with X, Y, Z directional strength and mechanical properties rivalling injection molding.
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AM Platform Recycles Powder for Safety and Efficiency
The Lumex Avance-60 is a product from the Matsuura Lumex Avance series, which are now available in North America from Matsuura Machinery USA, Inc. The series are made of powder bed, metal additive manufacturing (AM) platforms with subtractive capability that combine laser sintering and high-speed milling.
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Throwback Thursday: Mold Maker and Mold Designer of the Year Award Winners
I am only throwing back to coverage of a few past winners to get you thinking about some potential nominees for this year’s SPE Mold Technologies Division Mold Maker and Mold Designer of the Year Award.
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Stand-Alone Additive Manufacturing Is a Thing of the Past
Additive manufacturing (AM) is no longer considered a stand-alone technology but is increasingly being integrated in existing manufacturing processes.
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Using Nontraditional Technology
MoldMaking Technology editorial advisory board (EAB) member Gabe Meldrum of CIE Century Plastics Inc. shares his take on finding and using new technologies to grow a business, such as waterjets and additive manufacturing.
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Automation and AM Help W. Fassnacht Werkzeug- und Formenbau Win Germany’s 2017 Toolmaker of the Year Title
Germany’s Toolmaker of the Year 2017 does things small but in a smart way when it comes to the design and manufacture of multi-component molds, in-mold-labeling and tools with integrated assembly functions.
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Vacuum Brazing Meets Additive Manufacturing for Optimized Conformal Cooling
Renishaw and Liechtenstein-based Listemann Technology have joined forces to service moldmakers with the optimum conformal cooling solution. Depending on the application and desired reduction in cycle time, the companies now jointly design and create conformal cooling channels either through vacuum brazing, laser sintering or a combination of both to find the most suitable and cost-efficient design for their customers.
Read MoreSLM Launches Updated AM Resources Website
The company has posted an updated site on the selective laser melting process.
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