Additive & 3D Printing - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Interrogating Quality Issues in Polymer 3D Printing
In production settings, maintaining quality control is essential for cost-effectiveness. Inaccurate or inconsistent 3D prints can lead to scrapped materials, increased production time, and costly rework.
Using Advanced Cooling Techniques to Reduce Cycle Times and Improve Quality in Injection Molding
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If parts do not cool down enough or cooling happens unevenly, they can shrink or warp, requiring time-consuming rework processes. Fortunately, numerous ways exist to accelerate cooling time while ensuring it happens effectively.
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.
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3D Printing and Sustainable Auto Manufacturing: A Glimpse into the Future
The excitement around 3D printing in the automotive industry is easier to understand in light of growing sustainability needs. While vehicles themselves may be the most obvious target for emissions reductions in this sector, the production side needs improvement, too.
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.
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.
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CRP USA Announces the Appointment of Rom Quintos as New Director of Sales
CRP USA, a leader in advanced 3D printing services and additive manufacturing technologies, is excited to welcome Rom Quintos as its new Director of Sales. With over 20 years of experience in high-tech industries, including aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets, Rom is well-equipped to drive CRP USA's sales strategy and strengthen the company's position in key sectors.
BigRep Launches DRYCON - A Filament Dryer, Storage, and Annealing Machine for Industrial-Strength Parts
A solution to maximize a filament's performance, DRYCON is made for technical, flexible, and high-temperature materials. It features a large-build volume BigRep is known for, with dual chambers that dry and store up to 36 kg of filaments in custom conditions.
Nefab Opens New Facility in Michigan to Strengthen Sustainable Plastic Packaging Support for Automotive Manufacturers
• The new site allows PolyFlex - Part of Nefab Group to design, prototype, and manufacture tooling for injection molded solutions all in one location.
• The facility increases production capacity and reduces time-to-market for injection molded packaging solutions at the nearby Farmington Hills, MI location, serving automotive customers.
• This opening is part of a larger expansion strategy to bring injection molded products to market more efficiently while prioritizing sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
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