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Additive Manufacturing Resources

Generative Design Improves Arcimoto’s FUV
This episode of The Cool Parts Show looks at FUV parts before and after their redesign for AM. We show replacement parts made additively that may look crazy but perform the same function as their conventional counterparts with less weight and perhaps considerably fewer manufacturing steps.
Topology Optimization vs. Generative Design
Design for additive manufacturing (DFAM) goes beyond design for manufacturing (DFM). It's not just about creating a part that can be 3D printed, but one that takes advantage of 3D printing's unique benefits.
From Implicit to Print Without Making a Mesh
As technology advances, limitations of legacy systems become more apparent. With the increase in design complexity, the weakest link in many additive manufacturing (AM) workflows today is the technology used to transfer design data between systems. Here’s how we can bypass this roadblock.
Metrology in Additive Manufacturing: Inspection & Design Compensation
Additive manufacturing is creating new possibilities for designing advanced products, but there are still challenges to overcome to ensure quality of advanced applications—from aerospace to medical. In this article, we explore how to take advantage of the latest metrology technologies.
3D Printing Implants: A Complete Guide
This article explores how 3D printing is changing the way we design and manufacture medical implants. You will learn how you can achieve the full benefits of this new technology by embracing a digital fabrication workflow.
Additive Manufacturing Simulation – Tetrahedral Vs. Hexahedral Mesh
Simulation via the Finite Element (FE) method requires the utilization of a simulation mesh. Nowadays, simulation meshes are being generated by simulation software automatically.
Get familiar with Simufact Additive
Simufact Additive is a powerful and scalable software solution for the simulation of metal-based additive manufacturing processes. Discover how to use Simufact Additives to optimize your metal 3D printing / rapid prototyping.
Metrology in Additive Manufacturing: Inspection & Design Compensation
Additive manufacturing is creating new possibilities for designing advanced products, but there are still challenges to overcome to ensure quality of advanced applications—from aerospace to medical. In this article, we explore how to take advantage of the latest metrology technologies.
Additive Manufacturing used for Local PPE Solution in Belgium
Hexagon has implemented a work from home program to use smart manufacturing software packages and put together additional online learning options for manufacturing professionals.

Additive Manufacturing Case Studies

Impeller Design & Optimization for Additive Manufacturing
Wärtsilä’s engineers redesigned the centrifugal pump impeller for additive manufacturing. Not only was the optimized turbomachinery component 44% lighter, but it was generated using an automated design process, enabling customization.