Next-Gen Metal AM: What Machine Shops Have Been Waiting For July 13, 2020 Most machine shop owners and operators know about metal additive manufacturing (AM). They know it can make shapes they can’t match by machining alone. They also know that 3D printed “builds” require other machines and in-house expertise for post-processing.
3D Printing Meets Industrial Production July 9, 2020 As 3D printing becomes integral to modern manufacturing operations, it must become integrated into supporting enterprise systems and interwoven with the latest industrial manufacturing methods
On-Machine Metrology Drives Efficiencies In Large-Scale AM June 23, 2020 In the cornfields of southern Indiana, Thermwood Corp. is making unique large-scale additive manufacturing (LSAM) equipment. LSAM machines produce large- to very-large-sized components from reinforced thermoplastic composite materials, creating industrial tooling, masters, patterns, molds and production fixtures used in the aerospace, automotive, foundry, and marine industries.
3D Systems Names New CEO May 14, 2020 Additive manufacturing company 3D Systems named Jeffrey A. Graves as its new president and CEO.
Practices and Pitfalls of 3D Printing for COVID-19 May 4, 2020 A panel of experts and startups in medical 3D printing provided insights into efforts to help the COVID-19 pandemic in a webinar organized by 3DHEALS
Additive Manufacturing Aids Surgery at Mayo Clinic May 27, 2020 Lungs, hearts, tumor-filled skulls, brains, livers, kidneys, and rib cages, are packed into shelves at the 3D Anatomic Modeling Laboratory at Mayo Clinic.
Additive Manufacturing in Orthopedics May 26, 2020 Within the healthcare and medical sector, it is the orthopedic sector that continues to adopt additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, at an astonishing rate.
Digital Becomes Mainstream in Dentistry May 27, 2020 The 18-year-old girl came to our clinical practice with a severe challenge: a deformed maxilla, the upper jawbone that also forms part of the nose and eye socket.
AM in the Medical Field May 20, 2020 Additive manufacturing (AM) in medicine continues to grow each year. It is a remarkable enabler, but the industry is fraught with barriers to adoption, slow for the sake of patient safety.
Ku Leuven Installs Xjet Carmel To Explore Medical 3D Printing May 21, 2020 As one of the oldest and most prestigious research-lead universities in Europe, KU Leuven is an institution that is always seeking to innovate and stay on top of the latest trends and technologies.