3D Printing
Nature Triumphant
The freedom to tailor a part’s shape to its engineering needs—particularly when the result is a complex organic form—might be the most transformative benefit of additive manufacturing.
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Giving Thanks
It is the week of Thanksgiving, so I thought I would share a few things for which I am thankful. One thing for which I am thankful is the US manufacturing sector. This is the best way we have in this country to create wealth and prosperity.
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It's Leadtime Leader Time!
I am quite sure that all you must know what a Leadtime Leader is by now! The time has come again to enter our contest which recognizes outstanding mold manufacturers.
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Mfg Will Play a Vital Role in Hurricane Sandy Recovery
While I am blessed that my family and home are safe after Hurricane Sandy’s wrath, we did lose power for five days and it was challenging staying connected and getting my work done—as evidenced by the laptop/iPad office I set up in my car while charging my cell phone. An email from the Alliance of American Manufacturing hit home. We need manufacturing to help us recover—and move on!
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Additive and Subtractive Together
At the recent International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, EOS and machine tool maker GF AgieCharmilles demonstrated additive and subtractive processes working together to produce a titanium tibial tray for knee implants.
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Moving Beyond Just Interest in AM
Institute aims to fill the knowledge gap between interest in additive technologies and knowing their precise capabilities.
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Precise Military Parts On Demand
EADS Innovation Works combines 3D imaging/reverse engineering software with additive manufacturing technology to demonstrate a quicker, more cost-effective method for providing replacement parts for military vehicles and equipment in the field.
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Plastics Lab Teaches CNC Machining for Core and Cavity Work
As I sit here wearing a Penn State t-shirt, coincidentally I am reading about Penn State Behrend.
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This Could be the Most Valuable Hour of Your Work Day!
Thankfully I am hearing from our readers that mold manufacturers are extremely busy these days! Work is coming back to the United States and shops are hopping. That said, it still important to keep up with ever-changing technology, and I believe webinars are a valuable way to do just that.
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"Adding" onto the Manufacturing Strategy
Earlier this month at IMTS--The International Manufacturing Technology Show 2012--The Association For Manufacturing Technology made available its second generation of The Manufacturing Mandate, which emphasizes collaboration as a crucial element to solidifying the renaissance in American manufacturing. One such recent collaboration involves additive manufacturing.
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