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8 Ways the Plastics Industry Is Using 3D Printing

Mold Making Technology

Once relegated to rapid prototyping, 3D printing technology has now advanced far beyond the design studio. Mold Tooling Lead time delays for molded parts often originate from difficulties with sourcing tooling. 3D printing makes it possible to accelerate mold development and simplify design changes down the line.

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Researchers turn to 3D printing to produce 17-4 PH steel for the first time

AU Manufacturing

A group of researchers, including scientists from Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) , has discovered a means to consistently manufacture 17-4 PH steel using 3D printing processes while keeping all of the material’s high-value properties.

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Memjet embracing advanced manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Thelander said the new Australia-made strategy includes sourcing most components from suppliers in Australia. “When we reach full production about 80 per cent of the parts for our Australia-built print engines will come from Australia,” he said. Now, all of them will be sourced from Australia.”

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University of North Dakota researchers secure grant to study 3D-printed nuclear reactors

AU Manufacturing

In additive manufacturing, we have lot more grip on that,” the lead researcher added. Meanwhile, dean of the UND College of Engineering and Mines Brian Tande said the college has recently made investments to expand work in materials science and advanced manufacturing, expressing his excitement to the new project.

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nidus3D announces the completion of a 3D printed home in Ont. last year

Canadian Manufacturing

3D printing home (CNW Group/Nidus3D) CALGARY — nidus3D says they have successfully completed North America’s first energy-efficient and climate-resilient multi-unit 3D printed homes and two-story buildings last year in Ontario.

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Lincoln Electric Partners With Bechtel Plant Machinery to Support US Navy

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Getty Images Lincoln Electric has announced that its large-scale 3D metal printing solution has been selected by Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. As part of the development program, Lincoln Electric will be 3D printing large-scale propulsion components measuring almost 10 feet in diameter and weighing up to 20,000 pounds.

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Additive Manufacturing Software: 2022 Roundup of Digital Solution Options

Additive Manufacturing

PrintParts Launches SmartParts Software Integration Partner Program: PrintParts , an additive manufacturing technology company, launched its SmartParts Integration Partner Program. the latest version of its free, open source, slicing software. Strengthened 3D Printing Workflow to Boost Productivity with New MakerBot CloudPrint 2.0: