Elevating Patient Care with Additive Manufacturing September 9, 2021 Long before the pandemic, additive manufacturing was recognized for its ability to enable the creation of personalized surgical plans and tools, thus helping improve patient outcomes.
Additive Manufacturing for Micro Medical Parts and Components September 27, 2021 Using additive manufacturing (AM) is now a serious consideration for medical device OEMs.
3D Printing with Amorphous Metals September 23, 2021 Amorphous metals are ideal for medical devices created with 3D printing.
Three Important Industry Trends in Medical Additive Manufacturing September 7, 2021 Three trends show a path to a more mature use of 3D printing: production in hospitals and clinics, technology developments and reimbursement.
Keynotes of Manufacturing Technology Series weigh in on post-COVID-19 challenges faced by SMMs September 29, 2021 The three keynote speakers of HOUSTEX, EASTEC, SOUTHTEC and WESTEC—the Manufacturing Technology Series—offer perspectives pertinent to manufacturers in general, but of particular use to small and medium-sized manufacturers.
Why the Switch to Electric Vehicles May Boost Use of 3D Printing in Auto Manufacturing September 15, 2021 As automotive OEMs turn their attention toward EV development, the inherent capabilities of the AM process make it a natural fit to support EV production—and now is the time for the automotive industry to make that pivot.
Markforged Releases Eiger Fleet September 13, 2021 Markforged, creator of the integrated metal and carbon fiber additive manufacturing platform, The Digital Forge, announced Eiger Fleet, a cloud-based software solution designed to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing operations at scale.
Which Cut is Best, Water or Laser? July 14, 2021 Laser cutting and waterjet cutting: two great technologies that go great together? Or best when they play solo? As ever, the answer is it depends—on what work a shop has coming in the door, what materials are being processed most often, operator skill levels and, ultimately, the available equipment budget.
Making Welding Accessible to All July 16, 2021 With the ongoing shortage of skilled workers and the pickup in the economy, suppliers of welding equipment are finding ways to making welding easier for those working in manufacturing. Automation is the leading technique among many.
The Additive Advantage February 7, 2024 AM is used in everything from aerospace and automotive to consumer products. But some of the earliest and most significant applications are in healthcare. To this end, the theme of this month’s Manufacturing Engineering is medical machining.