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Technique improves finishing time for 3D printed machine parts
North Carolina State University researchers have demonstrated a technique that allows 3D printing technologies to conduct automated quality control during the finishing process.
3D printer able to operate with unknown materials
MIT researchers are working on making 3D printing more sustainable by enabling printing with renewable or recyclable materials that are difficult to characterize.
TSN benefits for additive manufacturing operations
Time-sensitive networking (TSN) can help additive manufacturers (AM) combine high-speed precision operations with networking and advanced systems.
3D-printed electromagnets at the heart of many developed electronics
The printed solenoids by MIT researchers could enable electronics that cost less and are easier to manufacture.
Researchers develop method to print tiny metal structures with light
Georgia Tech researchers developed a light-based means of printing nano-sized metal structures that is 480 times faster and 35 times cheaper than the current conventional method.
Researchers demonstrate rapid 3D printing with liquid metal
MIT researchers have developed an additive manufacturing technique that can print rapidly with liquid metal. See video.
Laser innovations using nanomanufacturing have quantum, sensing applications
Laser innovations that achieve ultrafine-scale and 3D manipulation have applications in consumer devices, aerospace, sensing and quantum information.
Portable mass spectrometer created with 3D-printed components
Miniaturized mass filters are a key step toward portable mass spectrometers that could identify unknown chemicals in remote settings.
Nanoscale 3D printing metal technique offers benefits
Caltech researchers have developed a fabrication technique for printing microsized metal parts containing features that are 150 nm.
AI-driven tool makes it easy to personalize 3D-printable models
Researchers have developed Style2Fab, which allows makers to rapidly customize models of 3D-printable objects without hampering their functionality. See video.
Researcher receives grant to develop 3D printable robots for search-and-rescue operations
A Worcester Polytechnical Institute researchers received an NSF grant to developed 3D-printed robots that swim, crawl, climb and dive for search-and-rescue operations.
Highly conductive metallic gel for 3D printing created
North Carolina State University researchers have developed a metallic gel that is highly electrically conductive and can be used to print 3D solid objects at room temperature. See video.
Researchers 3D print a miniature vacuum pump
The device would be a key component of a portable mass spectrometer that could help monitor pollutants, perform medical diagnoses in remote areas.
How additive manufacturers are improving efficiency, sustainability for the future
Additive manufacturers are expanding and enhancing their reach beyond the printing concept and leveraging their expertise and the potential digital technologies provide.
Technique uses humidity to make 3D printing faster, more efficient
Researchers have devised a technique that uses humidity to make 3D printing faster and more efficient for small and complex structures.
The role of additive manufacturing in the factory of the future
With its ability to create complex shapes and highly customized products, additive manufacturing could revolutionize the way we make things.
New tech solves longstanding challenges for self-healing materials
The latest technology resolves two longstanding challenges for self-healing materials and extend the lifespan of structural components.
3D-printed alloys form nanostructures
Researchers achieved the 3D-printed, nanostructured high-entropy alloys that display both high strength and ductility for the first time.
Additive manufacturing impacts sustainability, innovation
Additive manufacturing (AM) is being utilized to drive the future of sustainable technology forward and encouraging innovation. Six indirect impacts and two direct impacts are highlighted.
Programmable materials that sense movements developed
A method for 3D printing materials with tunable mechanical properties that sense how they are moving and interacting with the environment has been developed.
Inks for 3D-printable wearable bioelectronics designed
A class of biomaterial ink has been developed that mimics native characteristics of highly conductive human tissue, much like skin, which are essential for the ink to be used in 3D printing.
Researchers 3D-print strong, ductile nanostructured alloy
Researchers have 3D printed a dual-phase, nanostructured high-entropy alloy that exceeds the strength and ductility of other additively manufactured materials.
Researchers develop faster, more precise 3D-printing process
Multiplexed fused filament fabrication (MF3) is a faster, more precise 3D-printing technique developed by Rutgers University researchers.
Motion control helps keep 3D printing equipment in line
The success of additive manufacturing technology is often measured by the efficiency and reliability of the controls.
Software that doubles 3D printing speeds
Ulendo's software solution for printing parts compensates for vibrations without slowing down.
Developing a better way to do 3D printing
Engineers at Stanford and Harvard have laid the groundwork for a new 3D printing system that doesn’t require an object be printed from the bottom up.
3D-printing robot can make construction more sustainable
Cornell researchers have developed an industrial robot capable of 3D printing large-scale structures that could make the construction industry more efficient and sustainable.
Researchers develop 3D-printed shape memory alloys with superior superelasticity
Researchers from Texas A&M University showcased tensile superelasticity by fabricating a shape memory alloy through laser powder bed fusion.
First X-ray look at electron beam 3D-printing process
To study the electron beam powder bed fusion process, a team is using synchrotron X-ray imaging, diffraction with complementary thermal and visible light imaging.
Metal additive manufacturing projected to reach $18 billion by 2032
IDTechEx's report finds the metal additive manufacturing market will recover from COVID-19 and hit $18.5 billion by 2032.
3D-printing a robot from scratch
New 3D-printing approach melds solids, liquids
Smarter 3D printing makes better parts faster
University of Michigan researchers have found software for powder bed fusion printers optimizes laser's printing path. See video.
Additive manufacturing used to make space flight components
Aerojet Rocketdyne is using metal 3D printing technology from Velo3D to make a critical flight component lighter, smaller and cheaper than its predecessors.
Additive manufacturing used for stronger structural sandwich materials
Southern Illinois University researchers are working to improve the ultra-strong “sandwich” materials by using additive manufacturing.
Technique developed for manufacturing 3D nanostructured surfaces
This project will develop a manufacturing process that enables multifunctional nanostructured surfaces to be more cost efficient.
Framework established to diagnose 3D-printing errors
The impact of errors can now be identified in real time, which means correcting the errors during the 3D-printing process is that much closer.
Method developed to reduce additive manufacturing flaws
University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers are using an additive manufacturing technique called laser powder bed fusion to produce metal parts that have fewer defects.
3D concrete printing system tested
A 3D concrete printing system is a cleaner, more cost efficient way to create anchors as opposed to continued use of steel anchors
How defects can strengthen 3D-printed material
Cornell University researchers have found improving 3D-printed metal by introducing more defects into the printing process results in a stronger, more ductile metal product.
Ceramic 3D printing materials expanding
The materials available for ceramic additive manufacturing are diverse, but ripe for further innovation and offerings.
Tweaking alloy microchemistry for flawless metal 3D printing
Texas A&M researchers have developed a method that optimizes alloy properties and process parameters to create superior 3D-printed metal parts.
Model advances incorporating 3D printing into supply chains
Researchers from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and North Carolina State University developed a model to help determine how to incorporate additive manufacturing (AM) technologies into spare part supply chains.
3D-printed objects that sense user interactivity
MIT researchers are integrating sensing capabilities into 3D printable structures comprised of repetitive cells, which enables designers to rapidly prototype interactive input devices. See video.
Hybrid additive manufacturing in the factory of the future
Balancing additive and subtractive manufacturing might be the key to new efficiencies
Robotic 3D manufacturing providing greater flexibility
Robots are going in new directions thanks to additive manufacturing (AM), which is letting them tackle complex geometries in cutting and collaborating with humans to improve efficiencies in composite layup.
Inventory company acquires additive manufacturer
Würth Additive Group signs agreement with Markforged.
Automated 3D printing: Additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing uses sophisticated motion controls and moves seamlessly from design to manufacturing; 3D printing with metal progresses.
Additive manufacturing without a 3D printer: Impossible parts
Advanced motion controls, real-time sensing and monitoring, and quality assurance add value to additive manufacturing (3D printing) machines that use metals and can cost well over $1 million, and available through contract manufacturers.
Cummins integrates metal 3D printed production
More additive manufacturing is expected, lower costs, higher speeds with 20 part numbers available. Depending on the complexity of the part, the technology can print 60 to 100 times faster than other laser-based printing processes, allowing high-volume production.
Six sigma principles could improve additive manufacturing quality control
Utilizing six sigma principles, team of university researchers and standards groups are working on finding ways to set standards for quality control when it comes to additive manufacturing.
Nissan accelerates assembly, lowers costs with 3D printing
Additive manufacturing uses sophisticated motion controls and moves from seamlessly from design to manufacturing; 3D printing with metal continues to progress.
3D-printed jelly developed for biomedical, soft robotics
3D-printable gels with improved and highly controlled properties can be created by merging micro- and nano-sized networks of the same materials harnessed, which could benefit biomedical and soft robotics applications.
Additive manufacturing to be showcased at lubrication conference
Tribologists and lubrication experts to gather online for STLE’s virtual annual meeting & exhibition.
Direct laser writing method leads to advanced printing
Northwestern Engineering researchers have developed a lens produced by electromagnetic methods that allows researchers to print structures on challenging surfaces.
Tackle obsolescence with additive manufacturing
3D printed spare parts are a revolutionary force
How a moving 3D printing platform cuts waste, costs
Researchers at USC Viterbi have developed a unique low-cost dynamically-controlled surface for 3D printers that reduces waste and saves time. See video.
Additive manufacturing growth driven by global challenges
Changes in manufacturing due to COVID-19 and innovation are giving the additive manufacturing a major boost and will continue to do so for several years.