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.

THE RISE OF AUTOMATION IN METAL AM POST-PROCESSING - TRANSFORMING THE INDUSTRY WITH PRECISION AND EFFICIENCY

We delve into how automation in metal AM post processing is setting a new industry standard, and how companies like Rivelin Robotics are leading this change with their Netshape® Robots to unlock new productivity and efficiency gains.

NANO DIMENSION'S TERA 250vx ENHANCES ACCUMOLD'S MICRO INJECTION MOLDING SERVICE

Today, Micro-Additive Manufacturing (Micro-AM) solution like the Tera 250vx from Nano Dimension can additively manufacture or 3D print micro parts and components only previously possible through the use of micro injection molding.

The Future of Computer Aided Manufacturing & Fabrication

Playing a key role in ensuring that automation is incorporated into the fabrication process helps to keep things moving along as quickly and efficiently as possible for manufacturing businesses around the world.

What's in store for 2024: Top 5 industry trends

The manufacturing industry is undergoing significant changes due to the swift advancement of technology and evolving global dynamics.

This 3D printer can watch itself fabricate objects

Computer vision enables contact-free 3D printing, letting engineers print with high-performance materials they couldn't use before.

AM Research Publishes In-Depth Market Study on Additive Manufacturing for Military and Defense; Estimates $0.3B in Direct DoD Spend in 2023, Growing to $1.8B in 2032

The comprehensive study sheds light on the rapid evolution and potential impact of additive manufacturing technologies on the defense and military landscape.

CLEANING UP AM'S DIRTY SECRET

The fact that post processing metal parts requires such intensive manual intervention throws up a series of follow-on problems. These include part-to-part quality inconsistencies, repetition fatigue, significant health & safety risks.

The Data Revolution Is Transforming Manufacturing-Don't Fall Behind

Getting a robust, firing-on-all-cylinders data operation is a far less labor-intensive process than many seem to suspect, and the dividends it yields invariably outpace whatever effort is expended on getting it off the ground.

BEYOND THE SURFACE: THE POWER OF DENSITY DETERMINATION IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

In this article, we will delve deep into the significance of density determination in AM, exploring how it assesses the quality of metal 3D printed parts and the impact it has on various industries.

The Future of Injection Molding Relies on Automation

While demand for injection molding products grows, manufacturers are grappling with persistent challenges, particularly staffing and output.

REFLECTING THE FINISH: THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF POST-PROCESING IN AM

With a holistic approach that combines advanced printing technology with equally advanced finishing techniques, AM is redefining manufacturing, offering unprecedented agility, efficiency, and quality to industries around the world.

Desktop Metal Remains Focused on Path to Profitability After Preliminary Tally Shows Stratasys Shareholders Did Not Approve the Merger Agreement

While Desktop Metal stockholders voted to approve the merger agreement, Stratasys announced its stockholders - faced with two alternative acquisition offers for its company - did not likely vote in favor of the merger agreement proposals

Why Visual AI Inspection Is Essential for Detecting PCB Defects

Artificial intelligence (AI) can help manufacturers handle quality control while managing larger volumes. Here are some compelling reasons people use visual inspection AI tools in modern production facilities.

The Sky's the Limit: Additive Manufacturing in Aerospace Will Soar with Parts Certification

The introduction of a wide range of materials, including high-temperature materials, is enabling production of flightworthy parts capable of withstanding extreme conditions, like temperatures over 350F.

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