Senvol Analysis Software Reduces Trial and Error of Additive Manufacturing Processes
March 29, 2018
The Senvol ML project is aimed at reducing the trial-and-error approach to defining AM material-process procedures.
Fundamentals in Additive Manufacturing Certification Program Announced
February 26, 2018
Building on their previous successes, SME, UL and America Makes have developed the Fundamentals in Additive Manufacturing Certification program that combines UL's multi-tiered training program and Tooling U-SME's professional certification.
New Draft ASME Standard for Additive Manufacturing Data Files
February 23, 2018
The goal of “Product Definition for Additive Manufacturing” draft ASME standard is to improve manufacturing efficiency with precise methods of controlling product definition. The key is doing this directly in...
How to Design for Additive Manufacturing: First Steps
October 24, 2017
DfAM not only looks at the bare-bones function of a part and its classic assembly techniques, but addresses just how to produce it with additive manufacturing (industrial 3D printing) equipment...
Autodesk and America Makes Held Event to Promote Design for Additive Manufacturing
October 3, 2017
Additive manufacturing still has many gaps to fill to reach maturity. Part of the evolution may be the development of AM-aware simulation tools and design programs.
5 Ways 3D Printing Will Change Healthcare
September 14, 2017
A new study of the potential for 3D printing in the healthcare industry predicts wide-ranging advancements and disruptions as the technology is adopted by more hospitals and manufacturers.
Researchers Print Artificial Heart
August 28, 2017
The flexible heart was printed using a lost-wax casting technique.
NIST Tackles Metal 3D Printing Quality
August 24, 2017
Two labs are collaborating to build the Additive Manufacturing Metrology Testbed (AMMT), which is a custom-built 3D printer that will be used to help gain more understanding of how AM...
Metal 3D Printing: Making the Unprintable, Printable
August 22, 2017
Metal additive manufacturing is not a rescue for a bad design, but with thoughtful preparation, users can get strong, lightweight parts that exceed their expectations.
Defense Bill Includes Additive Manufacturing
August 18, 2017
The upcoming U.S. Department of Defense Authorization Bill includes requirements for the Secretary of Defense to brief the House Committee on Armed Services on its plans for additive manufacturing.
Panel Discussion on Industrial 3D Printing: Printable Geometry, Certifiable Parts, and Preventable Failures
July 25, 2017
LIVE roundtable talk on 3D printing -- panelists discuss failure scenarios, CAD design tips for additive manufacturing, and market growth potentials.
Reusing IN625 Powder for 3D Printing: What Does the Test Data Say?
July 21, 2017
Engineers at Stratasys Direct Manufacturing did an in-depth, eight-month study that measured and evaluated a number of part properties.
Marines Deploy 3D Printers in Combat
July 20, 2017
The desktop printers are being used by the Marine crisis response task force assigned to the Middle East.
Skin-Deep Bioprinting Innovation
July 19, 2017
New method said to be around 50 times cheaper than alternative methods and requires 10 times less base material.
Affordable Metal Printing
July 18, 2017
The machine can print using 316L stainless steel powder, and the company is developing solutions for printing nickel alloy 718, titanium 6AI 4V, aluminum Si10Mg, and maraging steel.
Before You Hit 3D-Print: A LIVE Roundtable on Industrial 3D Printing
July 11, 2017
DE magazine hosts LIVE discussion on trends, benefits, pitfalls in Industrial 3D Printing. Panel includes academic, industry analyst, and early adopter.
3D Printing Gives Electric Aircraft a Lift
July 7, 2017
The company printed wing-tip motors in just a few hours, which allowed them to conduct functional evaluations while waiting for the final motors to be manufactured.
TOMAR Electronics Solves Vexing Problem with Carbon 3D Printing
July 5, 2017
Accuracy, repeatability, durability and surface quality were all important factors, but so was cost.
Stratasys Honors Scholarship Winners for 2017 Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge
June 28, 2017
Judging submissions from more than 900 student inventors, engineers, artists and entrepreneurs, this year's contest was co-hosted by GrabCAD and supported in the GrabCAD Community.
Stratasys FDM 3D Printing to Help Explore Mars
June 25, 2017
Stratasys is cooperating with the Institute for Robotics and Mechatronics of the German Aerospace Centre in the production of a TransRoPorter for unmanned missions to Mars.