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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. 3D printing makes it possible to accelerate mold development and simplify design changes down the line. This 3D-printed EOAT incorporates air lines for vacuum and pressure into its design.

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3D Printing — so what?

AU Manufacturing

As a company, 3DPRINTUK is embedded in the additive manufacturing (AM) / 3D printing world. As such, we can advise you on issues relating to technology and material choice, orientation of parts in a build area to maximise return, design for AM, etc… etc… We live and breathe 3D printing every day. Now let’s take a leap.

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BizLink counts on Rapid Prototyping with the help of 3D printing technology

Manufacturing Tomorrow

That is why BizLink uses Rapid Prototyping for sample parts in the development phase of overmoulded connection components. In the development and production of individual injection moulded parts, a large part of the cost and time is spent on providing the appropriate tools.

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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. Xact Metal has announced the launch of its new initiative, “Breaking the Mold: The Xact Solution to Better Tooling.”

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Wearable Medical Devices and 3D Printing

Additive Manufacturing

Three expert panelists delivered views and tips on overcoming challenges in development, prototyping and production of a growing range of wearable medical devices. Articulate Labs uses 3D printing to develop physical therapy and rehabilitation devices, in this case, the KneeStim wearable device for rehabilitation of knee patients.

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How 3D Printing is Changing the Face of the Automotive Manufacturing Industry

MEM

3D printing is making waves throughout the automotive manufacturing industry and opening up new possibilities. Malcolm Nicholls Limited are a team of experts leading the way in rapid prototyping, 3D printing, and low-volume manufacturing. Prototyping parts can be useful in the car’s design phase.

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Würth Additive Group CEO Joins 3D Printing in Auto Repair Task Force

Fastener News Desk

Industrial 3D printing specialist Würth Additive Group has announced its CEO AJ Strandquist has joined new task force focused on the use of additive manufacturing (AM) technology within the automotive repair industry. Source: TCT Take advantage of a $50.00 discount on your IFE 2023 registration. Use promo code: FND50