An engineer’s guide to understanding the state of the art in metal 3D Printing
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Every day, more companies discover the transformative benefits of 3D printing. Although the technology has become significantly more accessible over the years, some businesses may still encounter initial challenges in adopting 3D printing.
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Hoedtke metal solutions is using metal 3D printing to print fixture constructions. The video demonstrates how the use of additive manufacturing helps them to improve their processes and capacities.
Joined by Adam Tipper, Managing Director and Co-owner at Next Gen Makers, our host Alex Edwards seeks to explore the experiences faced by apprentices and the best practices companies can deliver to retain young talent and rebuild the engineering workforce.
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In the first chapter of our new report, we examine the dominant methods of metal 3D printing—metal laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), directed energy deposition (DED), metal extrusion, and binder jetting—as well as other still-emerging or more niche processes.
The Royal Netherlands Navy uses UltiMaker's 3D printing software, Cura and Digital Factory, to meet strict operational requirements with secure and reliable production that aligns with IT security standards.
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The metal additive manufacturing market features various feedstock types, with powder being the dominant choice for LPBF, some DED methods, and binder jetting. Metal wire and bound metal filament are also used in specific technologies.
In manufacturing, the ability to quickly produce high-quality components on demand is critical. While metal 3D printing is often associated with producing unique, complex parts, its potential for serial production is frequently overlooked.
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Your masterclass in product design and development.
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SLS builds precise plastic parts for prototyping and low-volume production.
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This article will discuss the different post-processing methods and their impact on dimensional accuracy, helping you navigate potential challenges and ensuring your designs achieve the precision and quality they require.
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Kapsula is an innovative solution designed to provide extreme protection for electronic devices in harsh environments. Utilizing advanced materials like polyphenylene sulfide reinforced with carbon fiber (PPS CF), Kapsula offers unparalleled durability against physical impacts, high temperatures
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Due to their consistent brightness, low cost and high energy efficiency, electroluminescent inks are used in a wide range of electroluminescent display applications. This project is an example of printing an electroluminescent ink on soft and flexible substrates.
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Metal 3D printing enables the creation of complex and precise components directly from digital designs. To achieve desired aesthetic and functional qualities, the printed parts sometimes require finishing processes.
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What if the secret to transforming manufacturing lies in how we print? The answer may lie in a single layer, as the ability to precisely jet valuable materials layer by layer offers a new level of manufacturing freedom.
This article explores the role of biocompatible inks in bioelectronics, particularly within Direct Ink Writing (DIW) systems and forecasts future trends and challenges in on-body and in-body bioelectronic technologies over the next decade.
