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Fastest Metal 3D Printing System in Its Class
The SLM 280HL metal additive manufacturing system from SLM Solutions has an increased build envelope, a faster recoating process and uses dual laser technology.
A Unique Partnership: Metal Additive Manufacturing and Conventional Machining
Here are five important aspects of the design and manufacturing process that everyone should understand to properly and successfully implement metal additive manufacturing within your company.
Additive Manufacturing: Making Sense of Laser Metal Deposition and 3D Printing
Because metal additive manufacturing processes are complex and require extensive material and process knowledge, it can be difficult for a metal fabricator to see how or when 3D printing might fit. To help make sense of it all, let’s consider the basics of additive manufacturing and 3D printing and how it all relates to metal fabrication.
Veterinary Medicine Adopts 3D Metal Printing
The durability and strength of metal, coupled with a nimble approach to product development and reduced lead times, are driving the widespread adoption of metal additive manufacturing for orthopedic care and prosthetics. Here is one example where 3D metal printing recently proved to be a truly lifesaving process.
BeAM Machines Establishes U.S. Operations
BeAM is partnering with Fives Machining Systems on large-part LMD machine sales and maintenance, with plans to manufacture their machines in the U.S.
CCAT Acquires New 3D Printer Capabilities
Their Markforged printer is the world’s to print continuous carbon fiber, Kevlar and fiberglass.
TRUMPF Celebrates 20 Years in North American Laser Market
They also unveil their new TruPrint 1000 3D metal printing system at an open house event.
NextGen Spaceframe Combines Lightweight Construction and Flexibility
A functionally integrated, bionically optimized vehicle structure offers new potential for lightweight construction and greater manufacturing flexibility of automobiles.
SLM Solutions Expands North American Workforce
Ben Arnold and Rusty McDonald now handle sales of additive manufacturing systems in the Northeast and Southeast regions, respectively, of the U.S.
Automotive Microfactories Set to Launch
Highway-ready 3D-printed cars, premium off-road vehicles with on-road capability and neighborhood electric vehicles will all be 3D printed on site using BAAM systems from Cincinnati Incorporated.
LPW Technology Wins Royal Award
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade 2016 is the most prestigious corporate achievement that any UK business can attain.
BAAM Recognized for Innovation
The large-scale additive manufacturing system can print polymer components up to ten times larger and at speeds 200 times to 500 times faster than previously existing additive machines.
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