Mold Making Technology

MAY 2, 2023

Results: Controlled dimensionality and acceptable cycle times were achieved for these large parts in an abrasive crystalline polymer. As a global polymer and metal additive service bureau providing rapid prototyping, production and finishing of parts, Shapeways had started expanding into traditional manufacturing services.

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Cycle time 3D printing Additive manufacturing Supply Chain 98

Robotics Business Review

MAY 1, 2024

While the cost, cycle-time, and quality benefits are many, truly lights-out production has historically been limited to large manufacturers. It also facilitates rapid prototyping by letting R&D engineers port their designs directly from their CAD/CAM apps and also test their G-code in the PathPilotHUB cloud.

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Prototype  Robotics Robotics Rapid prototyping 121

Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

While desktop machines operate at slower speeds compared to traditional industrial machines (with typical cycle times around 60 seconds), they offer impressive capabilities. Plus, it’s possible to process metal injection molding (MIM) feedstock pellets with these machines. These desktop systems are not new.

3D printing 52

3D printing Prototype  Rapid prototyping Bottleneck 52

Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Resulting into cost saving of 80% for polymer 3D printing (as the machine uses direct pallet extrusion 3D printing) and deliver CNC machined part with 70% reduced cycle time. Moreover, the hybrid pallet head allows teams to finish their prototypes with a CNC milling head or laser cutter – thus making rapid prototyping truly rapid.

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3D printing Prototype  Rapid prototyping Aerospace 52

Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

MC Machinery's Mitsubishi AZ600 wire laser metal 3D printer showcased how welding wire can be used as feedstock for creating high-quality 3D structures, opening new possibilities for rapid prototyping and short-run production in mold and die work.

3D printing 52

3D printing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 1, 2024

Using commercially available welding wire as the feedstock, the Mitsubishi AZ600 has applications including rapid prototyping, mold and die, one-offs, short runs, mass manufacturing, maintenance, repair, tooling and more. This machine will be shown with the Mitsubishi Electric 6-axis robot automation system.

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Robotics Robotics Automation Rapid prototyping 52