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3D Printed Fixtures Speed Setup for Inspection
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
3D printed fixtures enable this company to quickly set up parts for CMM inspection, whether it's a one-off or recurring job.
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Lower Buy-to-Fly Ratios with Near-Net Additive Manufacturing
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
Building up large parts with wire-arc metal 3D printing rather than machining from solid has allowed this aerospace manufacturer to reduce its buy-to-fly ratio dramatically.
Can You 3D Print with Machining Chips?
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
Meld Manufacturing’s solid-state metal 3D printing process is compatible with a range of materials and formats, even chips from machining.
How Robots and Additive Manufacturing Work Together
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
The July issue of Additive Manufacturing magazine takes a close look at the ways automation and AM overlap, from part handling to 3D printing with robotic arms.
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Three Examples of Additive Manufacturing in Production
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
Is additive manufacturing (AM) ready for production scale? The latest issue of Additive Manufacturing magazine highlights manufacturers who are succeeding with 3D printing for production right now.
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Why This AM Milestone Fills the Capacity of Four CNC Lathes
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
Incodema3D is launching into its first continuous job to be produced with metal additive manufacturing, but more 3D printing also means more turning.
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Additive Manufacturing Needs an Executive's Eye
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
Attention, CEOs: To implement additive manufacturing at the enterprise level, there are five transformations that must happen simultaneously.
When Additive Manufacturing Goes Beyond "Manufacturing"
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
An additive manufacturing machine is not a direct replacement for a machine tool. Its influence potentially extends far beyond the manufacturing floor, a fact explored in the latest issue of Additive Manufacturing magazine.
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Automakers Focused on Production at First AM Workshop for Automotive
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
The inaugural Additive Manufacturing Workshop for Automotive (AMWA) highlighted current and future 3D-printing applications in the auto industry.
What Is it Like to Study Additive Manufacturing?
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
This article and video series filmed at Penn State University illustrate what the school's first master’s students in AM are learning, and how they’ll apply it to advance 3D printing.
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What This Seat Bracket Says About the Future of Automotive Manufacturing
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
General Motors created a 3D-printed version of a seat bracket using generative design tools. This technology pairing will influence how cars are brought to market in the future.
Additive Manufacturing's Relationship with Design
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
AM offers new possibilities for design but also introduces challenges. The latest issue of Additive Manufacturing magazine explores the relationship between the two.
