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Meet the 3D Printed Parts That Are on Their Way to Mars
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
Five components of a critical instrument were made via electron beam melting, a technique able to deliver the hollow box beams and thin walls. But 3D printing was just the first step.
Blockchain-Secured Marketplace Aims to Distribute Manufacturing
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
VeriTX matches OEMs with the users and manufacturers who need their parts, anywhere in the world. Additive manufacturing makes this distributed model possible.
Considering 3D Printing for Production? Start Here (Video)
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
3D printing is ready for production, but it isn't plug-and-play. Editors break down the issues to consider in this high-level conversation.
4 Ways 3D Printing Is Changing Medical Implants
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
Additive manufacturing provides new ways of making medical implants, but its impact is greater than this. How 3D printing is changing medical manufacturing and improving patient outcomes.
3D Printing for Animal Enrichment: The Cool Parts Show Goes to the Zoo
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
It's not just humans who can benefit from the design advantages of additive manufacturing. A 3D printed device made by GE Additive is enriching the lives of animals at the Cincinnati Zoo.
The Circular Economy, Sustainability and Manufacturing
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
Sustainability means much more than recycling. Achieving a circular economy starts with decisions made long before the part or product reaches the user; a furniture manufacturer provides an example.
3D Printing, Generative Design Put This EV on a "Diet"
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
Redesigning and consolidating the components of Arcimoto's Fun Utility Vehicle (FUV) will bring this small electric car into the realm of micromobility. More in a recent episode of The Cool Parts Show.
Learn How Additive Manufacturing Will Change Production at AM In-Depth
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
3D printing will change how parts and products are manufactured. Get a front-row seat at this free educational series running through IMTS Spark.
Video: Topology Optimization in Action
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
What is topology optimization, and how does it work? See the process for lightweighting a legacy part step-by-step using this design strategy in the video in this blog post.
How to Reduce and Avoid Emissions from Polymer 3D Printing
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
Desktop 3D printers are immensely useful in a machine shop, but can emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and ultrafine particles (UFPs) that are harmful to humans. Here are some guidelines to install and operate them safely.
Drone Manufacturer Applies 3D Printing for More Efficient Engines
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
Cobra Aero's metal 3D printer has been running "practically non-stop" since it was purchased last year. Two major wins for this process.
The Cool Parts Show Reveals 3D Printing Reality and Potential
By: Stephanie Hendrixson
Now in its second season, the YouTube series from Additive Manufacturing uses cool parts to explore the capabilities of industrial 3D printing.
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