Design Keys: Parts, Not Prints May 31, 2023 Traditional manufacturing principles stress designing for the process. For AM, however, design must encompass the entire process, starting with materials and printing but also consider thermal treatment, machining, chemical post-processing, volumetric and dimensional inspection, and mechanical testing.
How Automation Can Unlock Mass Customization June 8, 2023 The additive manufacturing industry has seen the beginnings of AM used to enable mass customization, and 3D-printing automation will make this a reality starting in 2023.
How AM Can Help Mitigate Supply Chain Insecurities May 30, 2023 The question is, how can manufacturers mitigate issues related to problems with carbon footprint, supply chains, and labor shortages? Additive manufacturing may be the answer; it has the potential to overcome many of these difficulties.
Digital Technology Is Remaking Manufacturing, Siemens Executive Says May 24, 2023 Digital and Industry 4.0 technology are revamping manufacturing, a trend that will accelerate, the president of Siemens USA said today.
How Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturers Can Attract and Retain Top Talent April 5, 2023 Taking calculated risks, investing in employees help SMMs achieve new levels of success
Drivers for Protein Diversity March 15, 2023 Ecological limits will prevent the production of enough meat to satisfy the impending demand. .
America Makes Makes Project Call March 1, 2023 America Makes announced a new directed project call focusing on Methods for AM Cross-Platform Consistency (AM-CPC) with a $250K funding opportunity provided by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Pedal to the Metal February 9, 2023 From aerospace engineer to additive manufacturing entrepreneur, Melanie Lang shows us that “impossible to AMpossible” is more than a catchy marketing phrase.
Nurturing a High-Quality AM Community February 7, 2023 Additive manufacturing front and center at 2023 events
Pushing the Envelope June 20, 2023 Bogi Lateiner and the women of Girl Gang Garage prove that the world of wrenching, welding, and wickedly cool cars is anything but a “boys only” club