Additive Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The future of aerospace and defense research is predicated on advanced material capabilities. The Miller Advanced Research and Solutions (MARS) Center at Hill Air Force Base in Utah just upgraded their current CBAM system and envisions a big opportunity for composite-based additive manufacturing.

Aerospace 52

Aerospace 3D printing Composites Additive manufacturing 52

AU Manufacturing

MARCH 13, 2023

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) has added a new additive manufacturing machine by Continuous Composites to its campus in an effort to print large and lightweight structural composites like those used in aerospace structures.

Composites 52

Composites Additive manufacturing Manufacturing Aerospace 52

Additive Manufacturing

JANUARY 11, 2023

Highlights included more options for printing bigger and smaller, printing electronics and composites, and a couple of open platforms to allow more material development for industry and researchers. 3DQue Launches QuinlyVision for 3D Printing: 3DQue Systems Inc. Photocentric launches Liquid Crystal Magna v.2:

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Composites 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 9, 2023

Markforged has been at the forefront of additive manufacturing for the past 10 years, helping manufacturers revolutionise the industrial production landscape by bringing 3D printing right to the factory floor. A year later, the company launched Eiger, its cloud- based 3D printing software.

Additive manufacturing 87

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Supply Chain 87

Additive Manufacturing

JULY 26, 2022

ORNL has been at the forefront of research and development relating to low-cost titanium powder technologies including applications in the automotive, defense and aerospace industries. produced titanium powder for additively manufactured aerospace parts, supporting a project with the U.S. Department of Defense.

3D printing 98

3D printing Additive manufacturing Aerospace Composites 98

E&T

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

3D printing has taken an evolutionary step forward, enabling manufacturers to produce stronger, lighter and more accurate composite parts, resulting in a broader selection of manufacturing materials and greater design freedom. Produce parts in a more sustainable way.

3D printing 60

3D printing Composites Additive manufacturing Manufacturing 60

Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Incodema3D has a completely metal additive manufacturing facility that is focused on mission-critical parts for aerospace. Elementum 3D’s work with powder bed laser additive manufacturing is based on these principles. About Elementum3D.

3D printing 52

3D printing Composites Additive manufacturing Aerospace 52

Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 29, 2023

Me and my 3D printed replica from Doob-3D. The 3D printed replica is made from my “digital twin” which was created using full-body 3D imaging technology. Me getting 3D scanned to create my “digital twin” so that I could be 3D printed.

3D printing 105

3D printing Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence Aerospace 105

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

3D Systems has acquired Titan Additive LLC (Titan Robotics), the Colorado-based designer and fabricator of large-format, industrial 3D printers. Tooling, including thermoforming, vacuum forming, sheet metal forming, composite tooling, etc. Jigs and fixtures for assembly and manufacturing operations. Learn more here.

3D printing 82

3D printing Robotics Robotics Form 82

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Australian manufacturers will gain access to a ground-breaking new composite 3D printer at Swinburne University of Technology, for the first time from global market leader Markforged. The Markforged FX20 printer is primarily designed for high-strength end-use parts in the aerospace, defence, automotive and energy industries.

Composites 87

Composites Supply Chain Aerospace Automotive 87

AU Manufacturing

OCTOBER 25, 2022

In a media release, Swinburne University said the FX20 printer is designed for high-strength end-use parts in the aerospace, defence, automotive, and energy industries. . The 3D printer is capable of printing nearly five times larger builds, with speeds eight times faster than Markforged ’s existing line of composite printers. .

Aerospace 77

Aerospace Supply Chain Composites Automotive 77

AU Manufacturing

JUNE 15, 2023

Aerospace company Hypersonix has been awarded a US patent for technology used in its SPARTAN scramjet design, which will power its in-development hypersonic ‘spaceplanes.’ The design of Hypersonix is powered by hydrogen, which has a greater ISP than other fuels used in aerospace, such as RP1 Kerosene.

3D printing 52

3D printing Prototype  Aerospace Composites 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Together with Markforged’s state-of-the-art software and materials, the FX20 has transformed the Digital Forge into a next-generation additive manufacturing platform capable of printing high-temperature thermoplastics, reinforced with continuous fibre, at the click of a button.

3D printing 83

3D printing Additive manufacturing Supply Chain Composites 83

Additive Manufacturing

MAY 19, 2023

The first RAPID + TCT Women in 3D Printing stand (image courtesy of Lisa Block) As far as latest news goes, there was plenty to cover! Fabrisonic released the SonicLayer 1600, a mid-size machine for customers who want to bring ultrasonic 3d printing in-house. I had a nice chat with CEO Mark Norfolk on the booth.

3D printing 52

3D printing Additive manufacturing Consumer Goods Supply Chain 52

Mold Making Technology

JULY 24, 2023

The Uptive brand provides production-grade parts across numerous end markets including medical, electronics, consumer, automotive, aerospace and defense, automation and industrial, among others. Brands under the Uptive umbrella include: Re3dtech – AM capabilities, including HP multi-jet fusion and Markforged composites.

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Rapid prototyping Prototype  Manufacturing 3D printing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The SUNBURST line includes radial bristle discs and brushes for deburring, cleaning, finishing and polishing metals, plastics, composites, wood, and many other surfaces. www.nortonabrasives.com New Robotic Electric Force Compliance System The Suhner EFC-02 with a belt sander for robotic material removal.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Control Algorithm 3D printing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 4, 2023

The company uses its flagship composite base material called OnyxTM for the foundation of its composite parts. At Swinburne University, Australian manufacturers now have access to the groundbreaking new composite 3D printer. Markforged CEO Shai Terem (second from the left) at Swinburne University.

Manufacturing 99

Manufacturing Composites Additive manufacturing Aerospace 99

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The focus is on harnessing the benefits of the latest technologies, with 3D printing – additive manufacturing, or AM – providing a fast, efficient and low-cost entry point. Carbon fibre-strengthened printed metals can be three times as strong as aluminium.

Manufacturing 93

Manufacturing 3D printing Supply Chain Prototype  93

Additive Manufacturing

APRIL 27, 2023

Several Guam-based entities contributed to ASTRO America’s preliminary analysis, culminating in a workshop on: 1) composition of industrial AM capabilities and 2) on-island conditions that may be re-configured to sustain AM operations. Having factory-ready 3D printing capabilities could address both logistical challenges for U.S.

Additive manufacturing 52

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Supply Chain 52

Additive Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

C3Nano believes several unique applications including, heating, direct conductive filler inclusions into melt/extrusion plastics, conductive adhesives and composites, 3D printing, biomedical, and aerospace may all be viable and attractive applications to target.

3D printing 52

3D printing Electronics Composites Aerospace 52

Control Engineering

MAY 4, 2023

Additive manufacturing (AM) and other 3D printing technologies advances were showcased at Rapid + TCT, an exhibition and conference sponsored by SME, at McCormick Place in Chicago. It’s not enough to make the composite anymore or sell the printer. Like other manufacturing industries, they continue evolving. That’s not new.

Additive manufacturing 52

Additive manufacturing Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Manufacturing Supply Chain 52

AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The focus is on harnessing the benefits of the latest technologies, with 3D printing – additive manufacturing, or AM – providing a fast, efficient and low-cost entry point. . Carbon fibre-strengthened printed metals can be three times as strong as aluminium. .

Supply Chain 69

Supply Chain Manufacturing 3D printing Prototype  69

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 9, 2022

CNC Design has more recently extended into additive manufacturing through VSF, a solution for 3D manufacturing of large parts for different industries such as construction, aerospace, marine and mining. Today, VSF can print large components made of concrete as well as thermoplastic composites. VSF Composite.

3D printing 89

3D printing Composites Additive manufacturing Aerospace 89

AU Manufacturing

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Together with Markforged’s state-of-the-art software and materials, the FX20 has transformed the Digital Forge into a next-generation additive manufacturing platform capable of printing high-temperature thermoplastics, reinforced with continuous fibre, at the click of a button. About Konica Minolta Australia .

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Additive manufacturing Supply Chain 3D printing Artificial Intelligence 86

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Dielenberg, along with co-founder Scott Anderson, is looking to scale equipment offering in the Coburg North facility, which includes a wood workshop, welding bay, laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC milling, bronze forge, spray booth and co-working fabrication space. The fabrication space is a valuable asset inside the studio.

3D printing 95

3D printing Prototype  Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 95

AU Manufacturing

APRIL 21, 2023

Article by Oleg Yermanok, Application Engineering Manager, Massivit 3D Additive manufacturing (AM) has the ability to disrupt industrial processes and to facilitate the achievement of innovative, cost-effective, and speedy outcomes when compared to traditional production processes.

Composites 52

Composites 3D printing Manufacturing Additive manufacturing 52

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

The additive tooling matched identical carbon fiber-reinforced composite tooling in terms of dimensional control, vacuum integrity and true position hole location, while providing improved durability. “Customers ask us for 3D-printed technology for their molds because they know it gives them an edge over their competition.

Composites 52

Composites 3D printing Cycle time Lead Time 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

By collaborating with its customers, CERATIZIT is responding to changes in the industry, such as the increases in eMobility related projects, and the exploration of 3D printing technologies for mass production of parts. The company is already providing advanced solutions regarding 3D printed parts.

3D printing 84

3D printing Composites Supply Chain Automotive 84

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 15, 2023

With Waterhouse’s expertise in electrical engineering and Smart’s capabilities in mechanical engineering, they built a team of aerospace and composite specialists focused on building hypersonic aircrafts that are both sustainable and more affordable. The engine can be turned off and on at will, thus enabling unique trajectories.

3D printing 91

3D printing Manufacturing Aerospace Composites 91

Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Composite Manufacturing: Massivit 3D Launches Massivit 10000-G : Massivit 3D Printing Technologies announced the company will unveil the new Massivit 10000-G at Formnext. Calty Design Research and 3D printing company Carbon join forces. FreeFoam: Desktop Metal Announces Major Contract with the U.S.

3D printing 52

3D printing Additive manufacturing Composites Quality Management System 52

E&T

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

all in the USA, used a 3D printer to create a high-performance metal alloy, or superalloy, with an unusual composition that makes it stronger and lighter than state-of-the-art materials currently used in gas turbine machinery. 3D printing is already widely used as a versatile and energy-efficient manufacturing method.

3D printing 98

3D printing Aerospace Composites Additive manufacturing 98

AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Researchers at Sandia Labs, Ames National Laboratory, and Iowa State University say they have created a 3D-printable high-performance superalloy with an unusual composition that makes it stronger and lighter than state-of-the-art materials currently used in gas turbine machinery.

Additive manufacturing 78

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Aerospace 78

Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We are investigating plant-based plastic composites and materials that could produce compostable plastics. One notable area of development over the past decade has been additive manufacturing, or 3D printing. As 3D printing technologies advance, we will continue to see even more intricate and complex designs.

3D printing 98

3D printing Value chain Artificial Intelligence Automotive 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

We are investigating plant-based plastic composites and materials that could produce compostable plastics. One notable area of development over the past decade has been additive manufacturing, or 3D printing. As 3D printing technologies advance, we will continue to see even more intricate and complex designs.

3D printing 92

3D printing Value chain Artificial Intelligence Automotive 92

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 15, 2022

The cold spray technology is making ground in different sectors including aerospace, defence, shipbuilding, oil and gas and mining. It is one of Titomic’s key commercial focuses for accelerating growth within key markets, including defence and aerospace.”.

3D printing 78

3D printing Additive manufacturing Aerospace Lead Time 78

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

With Waterhouse’s expertise in electrical engineering and Smart’s capabilities in mechanical engineering, they built a team of aerospace and composite specialists focused on building hypersonic aircrafts that are both sustainable and more affordable. They will be single-use.

Composites 52

Composites 3D printing Aerospace Cargo 52

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 24, 2024

It showcases different examples of how to introduce automotive-matured ultra-high-rate manufacturing technologies to aerospace — a joint research program NIAR and KraussMaffei are driving forward with together. These composites parts are manufactured using the FiberForm technology developed by KraussMaffei.

Automation 52

Automation Composites 3D printing Function 52