Growing AM Industry Shows its True Mettle in COVID-19 Pandemic April 1, 2021 Over the past decade, additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, has continued to grow and solidify its place within private industry, academia, and government.
Seeing Clearly: CT scanning, along with advanced analyses software, becoming key AM tool June 1, 2021 The increased use of CT scanning for metal powder bed fusion parts is usually associated with high-value parts and elevated quality requirements. There are increased requests for CT scanning on parts made of engineering-grade polymers like PEEK, PEKK or ULTEM and for fiber-reinforced composites like Nylon 12 CF.
Prep for the Next Supply Chain Glitch With AM May 18, 2021 Additive manufacturing is one way companies can prepare for the next supply chain interruption.
Digital Advances Boost Tool Grinding Technology May 17, 2021 Sure, grinding equipment itself is getting better— but so is all the technology surrounding it.