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A 3D Printing Retrospective

Mold Making Technology

3D printing advancements and applications have gone from conformally cooled hot runner nozzles using a 3D-printed pattern to cast the part with integrated cooling circuits (left) to large DMLS 3D-printed parts in 420 stainless steel with integrated conformal cooling and InnoVent Technology for venting (right).

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Polymer 3D Printing Market Moves Beyond Prototyping to Hit US$21.1 Billion in 2033

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When it comes to history and awareness, polymer additive manufacturing leads the 3D printing industry. The first type of 3D printing to be invented in the 1980s was stereolithography, while thermoplastic filament extrusion holds the most public recognition amongst additive technologies. billion in 2033. Medical Devices.

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New Report Signifies Disruptive 3D Printing Technology Set to Break into Mainstream Production

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Composite-based additive manufacturing appears to be on the verge of breaking through as a ‘mainstream’ method of production, according to a new report on disruptive 3D printing technologies. Current 3D printing simply cannot deliver the level of precision and material strength required for these applications.

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New Report Signifies Disruptive 3D Printing Technology Set to Break into Mainstream Production

i4.0 today

Composite-based additive manufacturing appears to be on the verge of breaking through as a ‘mainstream’ method of production, according to a new report on disruptive 3D printing technologies. Current 3D printing simply cannot deliver the level of precision and material strength required for these applications.

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Automotive Additive Manufacturing Applications

Additive Manufacturing

From initial use as a prototyping tool to additive manufacturing’s role as an enabler for electrification, mobility, and more, the automotive industry is accelerating additive manufacturing. John Rupp: Where are you seeing AM being used in automotive sector? What we’ve seen is heavy use of additive in form and fit prototyping.

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Formlabs Introduces Automation Ecosystem to Enable Automated 3D Printer Fleets

Additive Manufacturing

04, 2023 – Formlabs introduces the Automation Ecosystem to enable new levels of 3D printing productivity with Form Auto for back-to-back throughput, Fleet Control for advanced fleet management, and the High Volume Resin System for high-capacity printing. The hardware extension works with Form 3 or Form 3+ 3D printers.

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Additive Manufacturing Hardware: 2022 Roundup of New Solutions

Additive Manufacturing

While the list is surely not exhaustive, it does include most of the introductions for printers, sensors, post processing, and important 3D scanners along with modules and automation systems. 3DQue Launches QuinlyVision for 3D Printing: 3DQue Systems Inc. VLM uses high viscosity resins for better mechanical properties.