3D Printing—An Alternative to Injection Molding December 21, 2021 3D printing is a highly reliable, cost-effective and relatively easy-to-use production technology for small- to medium-volume applications and can rival injection molding.
Focusing on the Workforce January 7, 2022 As the 2022 SME president, I hope to build on the successes of my predecessors with a particular emphasis on workforce development and especially the workforce itself.
Embarking on the Automation Journey May 12, 2022 A member of SME describes how to get started on the automation journey.
The Rules Still Apply May 25, 2022 Quality expectations remain the same for additive manufactured parts
Preventative Maintenance: From Downtime to Uptime May 26, 2022 Predictive maintenance is a way to predict every possible scenario of hardware failure, identifying when maintenance is required and alerting maintenance staff, when necessary, as well as providing preventative solutions.
Airbus Selects 3D Systems to Produce Components May 12, 2022 3D Systems has been selected by Airbus Defence and Space to produce critical components for its industry-first satellite innovation, OneSat.
Additive Manufacturing: Too Much of a Good Thing May 12, 2022 The diversity of additive manufacturing (AM) alternatives has stifled progress on many fronts.
Executives Urge Greater 3D Printing Efforts May 18, 2022 Two executives, speaking at RAPID + TCT today, called on increased efforts in 3D printing.
Virtual Twins Optimize Operations at CenterLine April 14, 2022 The virtual thread enables connected data flow for all asset information and related metadata.
Desktop Metal Announces New Printer April 21, 2022 Desktop Metal announced the launch of the ExOne S-Max Flex, a scalable, large-format binder jetting system that 3D prints sand tooling, which foundries use to quickly cast complex metal designs for the aerospace, automotive, and energy industries.