Read how an old Lezyne brand taillight was 3D printed to fit the proprietary Blendr mounting system found on Trek bikes.
Cloud-based AI in space can identify damage to gear, process health data and test 3D printed parts.
This article explores how 3D printing orthoses, paired with a fully digital fabrication process, creates new opportunities for healthcare providers to innovate, improve patient outcomes, and reduce the cost of care.
This article explores how 3D printing is radically changing the field of prosthetics. You will learn how you can take advantage of this new technology by embracing a digital workflow.
Nexa3D XiP Pro 3D printer is a new model in the company's line of resin photopolymer 3D printers.
As production-scale AM gains traction, process simulation and in-situ monitoring are keys to consistent quality and optimized performance for 3D-printed parts.
According to this nTopology blog post, nTop 4 allows you to bring a new generation of products to market even faster.
New GrabCAD Print Pro includes quality assurance functionality, made possible by the company’s recent acquisition of Riven. It is an enhanced version of the company’s original GrabCAD Print software.
Impossible Objects CBAM 25 uses high-performance composite materials.
To shed light on the rapidly-evolving Additive Manufacuring field, Altair has put together a comprehensive guide to the seven key AM technologies as defined by ISO ASTM 52900. Read this article to discover the advantages and disadvantages of each method and stay ahead of the curve in this game-changing industry.
Expanded materials, software, services and HP Digital Manufacturing Network highlight advancements for customers.
Material data is the key ingredient in multimaterial part performance simulation.
Researchers leverage long-standing computational model to help 3D printing professionals predict and control printing characteristics in pursuit of consistent part performance.
The April 2023 issue of Digital Engineering focuses on additive manufacturing, including support-free printing, multi-material applications, and designing for additive.
The U.S. Navy is testing a hybrid 3D printer onboard a warship to see it can turn out replacement parts and make repairs while at sea.
Making a case for using 3D printing for tackling pain points that accompany traditional manufacturing methods during a time of unprecedented global insecurities.
Markforged is the innovator behind The Digital Forge, an industrial platform of 3D printers.
Siemens Digital Industries Software is delivering simulation-based solutions to improve the understanding of the material structure, as well as to predict and optimize the performance of the printed product. This blog post looks at the durability performance attribute.
For the past several years, serious discussion has been circulating about returning to the moon as well as, for the first time, setting foot on Mars. In regards to both of those goals, it’s a matter of not if, but when. Technology is advancing rapidly, and one technology in particular is likely to carry much of the responsibility for the future of human space travel: additive manufacturing.
This video shows you how to create patient-specific lower limb prosthesis sockets and apply the latest developments in prosthesis design. It shows you how to develop streamlined reusable workflows for mass customization of compression release stabilized sockets.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is leveraged to enhance the Additive Manufacturing outcome. AI efficiently detects statistical patterns in each set of data and simplifies complex studies with reduced-order and surrogate modelling. In addition, the AI model establishes the link between the input parameters and the output performance, enabling an optimization loop.
Advancements in both technologies are opening possibilities for manufacturing and product development.
A custom microchannel design that meets 3D printing manufacturing requirements requires a sophisticated solution. These problems limit the freedom to manufacture and design cooling/thermal management devices. Generative design through topology optimization, taking DfAM (Design for Addictive Manufacturing) rules into account, offers the solution.
In this webinar, Croom Precision will highlight how they use nTopology for the preparation of medical devices for Additive Manufacturing; from design to build preparation. They will focus on key areas of automated design processing, lattice generation, support generation, and slicing for 3D printing using a Renishaw RenAM500s system.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Simulation via the Finite Element (FE) method requires the utilization of a simulation mesh. Nowadays, simulation meshes are being generated by simulation software automatically.
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.
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.
Hexagon has implemented a work from home program to use smart manufacturing software packages and put together additional online learning options for manufacturing professionals.
Press Release For Immediate Release CINCINNATI, OH (USA); MAY 15, 2023: Revolution in Simulation (Rev-Sim), created to accelerate innovation using … Continue reading Revolution in Simulation Expands Focus to Cutting-Edge Simulation
Siemens is expanding its focus on additive manufacturing initiatives in the United States to help accelerate the transformation of the U.S. AM … Continue reading Siemens Expands U.S. Additive Manufacturing Initiatives
The fourth quarter of 2022 capped a strong year for additive manufacturing markets, according to SmarTech Analysis. Even in the face … Continue reading Additive Manufacturing Industry Grew 23 Percent in 2022
In this customer story, Ford Mexico team using Altair Additive Manufacturing and Optimization Solutions, created brackets with a better mechanical behavior and a more effective heat dissipation.
Using conformal lattice structures, Cobra Aero developed an engine cylinder that is manufacturable in one piece with minimal support and weighs only 420 grams — a fraction of the weight compared to the lightest cylinder among their competitors.
3D printing can be used to enhance the design, material usage efficiency, and manufacturing processes of a custom-built Dutch bicycle’s bottom lug component. Read this case study to learn how the Ansys Additive simulation product collection plays a vital role in helping engineers efficiently achieve first-time printing success like never before.
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.
