Additive Manufacturing

Workforce Development 14 Feb 2019

What Is it Like to Study Additive Manufacturing?

This article and video series filmed at Penn State University illustrate what the school's first master’s students in AM are learning, and how they’ll apply it to advance 3D printing.

Additive Manufacturing 8 Feb 2019

A Look at Additive Manufacturing in Minnesota

Increasing interest in 3D printing among machine shops was particularly conspicuous during a recent visit to multiple shops in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Additive Manufacturing 7 Feb 2019

Industry News of Note: February 2019

Additive Manufacturing Conference issues call for speakers, Mazak makes big “smart factory” investment and other manufacturing industry news.

Additive Manufacturing 5 Feb 2019

Machine Shop Finds Opportunities with SLA 3D Printer

Adding a Form 2 desktop stereolithography 3D printer from Formlabs has enabled A&M Tool and Design to expedite workflows with 3D-printed prototypes, tooling and more.

Additive Manufacturing 4 Feb 2019

CCAM Consortium Welcomes Additive Manufacturing Fellow

The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) has welcomed Dr. Martukanitz as its Additive Manufacturing (AM) CCAM Fellow to guide AM program research and development.

Vertical Machining Centers 4 Feb 2019

Where Does a Hybrid Metal AM Machine Tool Make Sense? Ask the Marines

A hybrid system combining metal 3D printing with machining gives the Marine Corps perhaps its most effective resource yet for obtaining needed hardware in the field. It also offers an extreme version of the experience a machine shop might have in adding metal AM to its capabilities.

Automotive 31 Jan 2019

What This Seat Bracket Says About the Future of Automotive Manufacturing

General Motors created a 3D-printed version of a seat bracket using generative design tools. This technology pairing will influence how cars are brought to market in the future.

Additive Manufacturing 26 Nov 2020

What Is Directed Energy Deposition?

Analyzing directed energy deposition and powder-bed fusion provides a thorough understanding of the extra machining necessary for a “near net shape” versus a “net shape” manufacturing process.

Additive Manufacturing 15 Jan 2019

Additive Manufacturing's Relationship with Design

AM offers new possibilities for design but also introduces challenges. The latest issue of Additive Manufacturing magazine explores the relationship between the two.