Additive & 3D Printing - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Audi Sport Accelerates Design and Production Processes with trinckle Software and UltiMaker 3D Printers
When the new Audi E-Tron GT was introduced, the Audi Sport Bôllinger Höfe location in Heilbronn, Germany, rapidly needed almost 200 new tools, jigs and fixtures for its production. Designing these tools costs a lot of time.
3D Printing Produces Engine Covers To Accelerate Aircraft Maintenance
How a specialized local engineering company supported a major airline during the pandemic with jet engine covers made with 3D printed molds.
Liquid-cooling VFD Increases Efficiency and Savings in Plastics Machinery
With operations running 24/7, 365 days a year, the company sought to upgrade its variable frequency drives (VFDs) to increase motor efficiency, thus reducing operational costs and enhancing energy efficiency throughout its extrusion processes.
Additive Manufacture: In-house 3D Printing versus Outsourced 3D Printing Service
In this 3-part series of articles, we will embark on a comprehensive exploration of 3D printing / additive manufacturing (AM), where our main focus is empowering you to make informed decisions about how to engage with the technology across an ever-evolving landscape.
Winds Of Change For Vestas: 3D Printed Tooling Transforms Wind Turbines
There aren’t a lot of technologies that can propel towering wind turbines to new heights of time and cost efficiencies, but large-format additive manufacturing rose to the challenge and delivered with its eclectic range of applications.
How to Create A Good Technical Drawing
Make sure your drawing undergoes all quality assurance and approval procedures. A drawing that is easy to follow and clearly defines your requirements is one of the first steps to a successfully manufactured part.
3D Printing Powers Wind Turbine Research At TU Berlin
On average, wind turbine blades are a massive 80 meters long. When it comes to reengineering these towering blades, no other technology offers the freedom, precision, and adaptability to scale parts quite like 3D printing.
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THE ROLE OF MICRO MOLDING IN THE PRODUCTION OF MICRO-OPTICS
Achieving the exacting tolerances required for these delicate micro-optic parts necessitates a deep and specialized processing knowledge that is distinctly different from that used for typical mechanical parts.
THE IMPACT OF 3D PRINTING ON MICRO MOLDING - A SYNERGISTIC APPROACH
The precision achieved in micro molding is not just about miniaturization, it's about reproducing complex shapes with exacting tolerances that are measured in microns repeatably.
The Evolution of Additive Manufacturing: How Automation Redefines Post-Processing Standards
In 2024, post processing metal parts is still a bottleneck in the AM process chain because it is still very often a manual, labor-intensive, messy (filthy, actually) and sometimes risky task.
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Replique accelerates its growth by securing a seed extension round
Mannheim, Germany, June 13, 2024 - Replique, an industrial 3D printing platform that provides trusted parts anytime, anywhere, is thrilled to announce an extension of its seed funding round after its initial funding in May 2023.
Fastems Demonstrates the Newest CNC Automation Solutions in Booth 338966, South Hall, at IMTS 2024
Each day will feature educational sessions on machine shop productivity and live Fastems CNC automation system demonstrations as well as live daily customer case studies.
iBase-t Launches Solumina MBE Advanced
New offering will integrate 3D digital models to drive quality, efficiency, and cost savings
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BigRep ONE: Large-Scale 3D Printing
BigRep ONE: Large-Scale 3D Printing
The BigRep ONE is an award-winning, large-format 3D printer at an accessible price point. With over 350 systems installed worldwide, it's a trusted solution for prototyping and production by designers, innovators, and manufacturers alike. Featuring a massive one-cubic-meter build volume, the fast and reliable ONE brings your designs to life in full scale.
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BigRep
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