Tag: Additive manufacturing

“You could consider post operations such as dressing the part by hand, sand blasting and machining. These are the ultimate way to get a top quality finish, but the processes require skill and are labour intensive and therefore expensive.” Tim Plunkett, Plunkett Associates
Design

How to improve the surface finish of your AM component

One of the drawbacks of additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing (3DP)…

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Repair technology in use: Dr Vladimir Navrotsky, Head of Technology and Innovation at Siemens Energy Service O&G, holding a burner tip which was repaired within a short time frame by means of Additive Manufacturing. “Additive Manufacturing opens up new dimensions for us in the use of integrated design and production. This technology enables us to manufacture and repair components for our industrial gas turbines far quicker than before. At the same time, the functionality and performance of the part is increased.” (Image: Siemens)
Power

Full thrust: maintenance of industrial gas turbines

Repair process based on EOS technology opens new opportunities for industrial gas…

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3D printing and additive manufacturing industry to quadruple in four years

Worldwide revenues from the additive manufacturing and 3D printing industry are expected…

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Tool insert and injection moulding component: thanks to conformal cooling the cycle time was reduced by 17% and the quality of the arm-rest part has been improved. Source: Innomia, Magna
Design

Accelerate production and reduce maintenance

Tool manufacturer relies on additive manufacturing for complex customer projects

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Design

Additive manufacturing helps students to racing success

Battery housing features integrated cable ducts and cooling channels for an electric-powered…

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Telecommunication satellite: the three additive manufactured brackets easily withstand a temperature range of 330°C and meet the high demand of permanent space missions (Image: Airbus Defence and Space)
Design

Advanced manufacturing optimises satellite technology

Faster production of thermally highly stressed components by using additive manufacturing technology…

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Self-contained production and supply chain: the patient specific cranial implants made of high-temperature polymer PEKK can be delivered in less than two weeks (Image: Fred Smith Associates)
Design

FDA awards first approval for 3D printed polymeric cranial implants

OPM’s additive manufactured cranial implants offer improved patient outcomes at reduced surgical…

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Shower heads by Ideal Standard Ltd were 3D printed on a Stratasys Objet500 Connex3 Color Multi-material 3D Printer using a combination of new flexible color and transparent materials
Design

Colour digital materials for 3D printed product realism

Vibrant colours offer options for consumer products, fashion, sporting goods and other…

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A watch case additively manufactured from EOS StainlessSteel 316L alloy powder in an EOSINT M 280 metal laser-sintering machine
Design

Metal materials portfolio expanded

Manufacturer of additive manufacturing systems, EOS, adds Titanium Ti64ELI and StainlessSteel 316L

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Orphanage workers in Uganda attach the generators to bicycles to charge batteries that power cell phones and other devices
Design

3D printers help energise developing regions

Companies using FDM 3D printing technology to create innovative energy solutions that…

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