3D Printing’s ‘Tipping Point’ May 11, 2016 Additive manufacturing needs to improve its quality and consistency as it assumes a bigger role in manufacturing, advocates of the technology say.
Breathing Safely Around Metal 3D Printers February 8, 2016 When GE decided that additive manufacturing was the way to go for making metal fuel nozzles for its new LEAP engine, the company touched off interest in other shops to move 3D printers from the design studio to the factory floor. It also stepped up the focus on safety standards for metal AM.
Fiber Lasers Continue to Gain Market Share in Material Processing Applications February 1, 2016 The first kilowatt-class fiber laser for material processing was introduced by IPG Photonics in early 2002. Since that time, the adoption of fiber lasers for production applications has grown at a rapid rate. Today, fiber lasers are becoming the choice for most major production laser applications as well as converting traditional welding and cutting processes to fiber laser technologies.
3D Systems Announces Departure of President and CEO October 29, 2015 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced today that Avi Reichental has stepped down as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a Director of the Company, effective at the close of business on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, by mutual agreement with the Company’s Board of Directors.
3D Printing Orthotic and Prosthetic Devices August 7, 2015 3D printing has become the medium of the new technological revolution as its applications diversify from printing food to weapons, from clothing to industrial products. It is also finding more uses in the medical space, including Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P).
Masters of Manufacturing: Carl R. Deckard, PhD July 1, 2011 An early pioneer in the field of additive manufacturing (AM), the story of Carl R. Deckard, PhD, ME, is an example of the University of Texas motto: “What Starts Here Changes the World.”
One-Stop Printing March 21, 2024 What do product designers and procurement people need to know in this day of instant quotes, rapid delivery and unprecedented manufacturing choices?
Judging the Other Additive March 4, 2024 Mick Maher, winner of SME’s J.H. “Jud” Hall Composites Manufacturing Award, talks composites
Survey: Supply Chain Shortages Remain a Big Concern March 6, 2024 After supply chain shortages, executives point to public health crises and cyberattacks among leading concerns.
Additive Provides a Leg Up in Healthcare February 9, 2024 A trio of industry experts lend their insights on the latest advances, challenges and opportunities.
