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How long will my 3D-printed my gear last? To answer this question, igus has developed the online gear service life …
Read More »Predicting the life of wear-resistant 3D-printed gears
Why sustainable 3D printing filaments are key to reducing waste
It has been 35 years since the first instance of what we now think of as additive manufacturing (AM), or …
Read More »Can 3D printing be used in the manufacture of safety critical vehicle parts?
Kostas Poulios explains how 3D printing is used in large vehicle manufacturing and whether this method could play a role …
Read More »The vital role of post-processing in 3D printing
Joseph Crabtree considers the importance of post-processing in the entire production process chain and highlights an emerging solution Post processing, …
Read More »3D printing is essential the manufacture of individualised solutions
Dr Hugo Herrero Antón de Vez explores the materials and processes shaping tomorrow’s medical industry The medical sector is one …
Read More »How to apply additive manufacturing to maximise its benefits
The discipline of Additive Manufacturing (AM) is regularly cited as being ‘disruptive’ to traditional manufacturing processes. Indeed there are existing …
Read More »First 3D printed diamond composite
Sandvik Additive Manufacturing has created the first ever 3D printed diamond composite. While this diamond does not sparkle, it is …
Read More »RAPID + TCT: Renishaw showcases AM capabilities
To share its expertise in medical device manufacturing, global engineering technologies company Renishaw is returning to RAPID + TCT, the …
Read More »Metal 3D printing: market will be worth $19B in 2029, says IDTechEx Research
After initial commercialisation in the 1990s, 3D printing metals has witnessed a flurry of interest in recent years. Key players …
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