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Cross-Functional Group Targets Metal 3D Printing Design, Engineering Services

Mold Making Technology

Source: The Plastek Group The Plastek Group is a cross-functional group of engineers covering multiple disciplines, from package development, mold design/manufacturing and molding/assembly, with an emphasis on collaboration and quality.

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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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Designing a 3D Printed Part with Machining in Mind

Modern Machine Shop

Machining can be an obstacle in the quest for “first-time right” 3D printing — designers need to ensure parts can be held in the machine tool, and that machines can access the features and critical surfaces that need to be machined. These areas were machined to ensure a flush fit. Machinable support structures.

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Xact Metal Launches Initiative for 3D Printing in Moldmaking

Mold Making Technology

” This initiative aims to change the approach to metal 3D printing in the tooling industry by reframing the technology as a valuable option in a moldmaker’s toolbox. “The Xact Metal XM200G fits that bill. “The Xact Metal XM200G fits that bill. .” “The Xact Metal XM200G fits that bill.

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Sponsored: 3D Printing Composites for Aerospace

E&T

Download free whitepaper 3D printing has been on the rise amongst aerospace manufacturers. Download our new eBook to learn how the aerospace industry uses AM, what the industry needs from 3D printing solutions, how today’s AM technologies address these needs, innovative applications and case studies, and more.

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Wearable Medical Devices and 3D Printing

Additive Manufacturing

Leanna Levine and her team at ALine specialize in the development of microfluidics solutions for customers in particular incorporating 3D printing for proof-of-concept and rapid prototyping of lab-on-chip devices. “We’ve The post Wearable Medical Devices and 3D Printing appeared first on Additive Manufacturing (AM).

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3D Printed Metals are Boosting Sustainability at Scale

Fabricating & Metal Work

Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to produce and distribute products more sustainably and so are looking at ways to bring down the carbon emissions of the supply chain. New innovative processes such as metal 3D printing — which reduces environmental impact by minimizing waste — are now available and commercially viable.