CENIT CAD Tools Enable AM-Based Bionic Aircraft Design
The Bionic Aircraft project is designed to minimize resource use across the complete aircraft life-cycle. Consortium members from six European countries are applying 3D printing to the challenge.
article/cenit-cad-tools-enable-am-based-bionic-aircraft-designOptomec Systems Improve High Volume Electronics Packaging Lines
Optomec of Albuquerque NM has just announced a compact, modular version of the company’s Aerosol Jet material-dispensing equipment, called the Aerosol Jet HD (high density) system.
article/optomec-systems-improve-high-volume-electronics-packaging-linesFundamentals in Additive Manufacturing Certification Program Announced
Building on their previous successes, SME, UL and America Makes have developed the Fundamentals in Additive Manufacturing Certification program that combines UL’s multi-tiered training program and Tooling U-SME’s professional certification.
article/ul-and-tooling-u-sme-offer-new-combined-am-professional-certificationNew Draft ASME Standard for Additive Manufacturing Data Files
The goal of “Product Definition for Additive Manufacturing” draft ASME standard is to improve manufacturing efficiency with precise methods of controlling product definition. The key is doing this directly in the model.
article/new-draft-asme-standard-for-additive-manufacturing-data-filesKohler KALLISTA and 3D Systems’ Intriguing 3D-Printed Faucet
What 3D printing is doing to the industry is it’s allowing that form doesn’t necessarily have to follow function any more. You don’t have to have a certain wall thickness because it’s required by a particular manufacturing process.
article/kohler-kallista-and-3d-systems-intriguing-3d-printed-faucetCarbon’s Cloud-Based 3D Printing Simulation Tools
The FEA simulation uses a moving domain analysis to model Carbon’s Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology down to the micron level throughout the build process, then predicts potential warping and/or cracking.
article/carbons-cloud-based-3d-printing-simulation-toolsFDA Releases Medical Device 3D Printing Guidelines
3D printing guidelines are useful for manufacturers planning product submissions for FDA approval, and will improve the position of the U.S. in the worldwide additive manufacturing medical-device marketplace.
article/fda-medical-device-3d-printing-guidelines7 First Steps to Design for Additive Manufacturing
Design for additive manufacturing looks at the bare-bones function of a part and how to produce it via additive manufacturing.
article/7-first-steps-dfamDigital Security for the 3D Printing Supply Chain
In this age of hacking and cyber attacks, manufacturers must consider whether additive manufacturing data is vulnerable to being stolen, misused or purposely corrupted.
article/digital-security-for-the-3d-printing-supply-chainMore Choices for 3D-Printed Medical Models
BioMimics is launching with options that mimic the complexities of heart and bone structures, with a third application—vascular anatomy—scheduled for an early 2018 release.
article/more-choices-for-3d-printed-medical-modelsIntelligent Layering Puts 3DEO on Fast 3D-Print Track
3DEO’s Intelligent Layering production machine combines layer-by-layer micro-end-mill cutting with a bulk sintering approach to produce metal parts with a superb surface finish.
article/intelligent-layering-puts-3deo-on-fast-3d-print-trackLightSPEE3D Metal 3D-Printer Applies Supersonic Deposition Technology
SPEE3D’s business model targets the automotive and aerospace markets, for medium-volume parts (e.g., cam rods and manifolds) in quantities up to 10,000.
article/lightspee3d-metal-3d-printer-applies-supersonic-deposition-technologyHow to Design for Additive Manufacturing: First Steps
DfAM not only looks at the bare-bones function of a part and its classic assembly techniques, but addresses just how to produce it with additive manufacturing (industrial 3D printing) equipment/materials to gain efficiency on many fronts.
article/how-to-design-for-additive-manufacturing-first-stepsNano Dimension Brings Industrial Quality to 3D-Printed Prototype Circuit Boards
The DragonFly 2020 Pro 3D printer from Nano Dimensions dual-material system lets users 3D-print prototype multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCBs).
article/nano-dimension-brings-industrial-quality-to-3d-printed-prototype-pcbs3D-Printed Rocket Engine Launches New Company
A team of designers from Australia’s Monash University and a spin-off company called AMAERO have successfully demonstrated such a 3D-printed rocket engine.
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