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Post-processing for Additive Manufacturing

Post-processing is an umbrella term that covers a variety of stages that 3D printed parts have to undergo before being used for the final purpose. Zoom on these various Post-processing for additive manufacturing.

Download the 2025 September/October edition of 3D ADEPT Mag

Every November, there’s only one destination for anyone building a business in additive manufacturing (AM): Frankfurt. Formnext. This year, though, feels a little more special....
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AMCM’s gas flow technology addresses challenges faced by traditional solutions in larger spaces

Gas flow might not be the flashiest topic in additive manufacturing, but it plays a quiet yet critical role in ensuring every layer is...
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Conflux relies on Solukon’s automated depowdering systems to improve efficiency of heat exchangers

If you’re a regular reader of 3D ADEPT Media, you’re probably already familiar with Solukon and Conflux. The latter has chosen Solukon’s advanced depowdering...

FOCUS | Designing for depowdering: Optimizing 3D printed parts from the start

We’ve often preached the benefits of DfAM (Design for Additive Manufacturing) in terms of lightweighting, topology optimization, and part consolidation —but one critical aspect...

CFIP: A post-processing solution designed to reinforce plastic, metal or ceramic 3D printed parts

Most experts would tell you that Additive Manufacturing's ability to deliver lightweight structures can be mainly achieved through lightweight design. Considered one of the...

FOTEC develops an automated post-processing solution for support removal in 3D printed parts

Hirtisation remains one of the lesser-known post-processing solutions in additive manufacturing. Yet, when executed properly, it can significantly enhance the surface quality of 3D...

Download the 2025 March/April edition of 3D ADEPT Mag

What if more accessibility leads to mass customization? Each year, one edition of 3D ADEPT Mag goes beyond the usual news on product launches and...

ULT AG introduces new laser fume extraction system

ULT AG, an extraction and filtration technology expert, launches a new laser fume extraction system. Named LAS 260.1 MD.14, the extraction system would be...

ASTRO America & Plastometrex improve mechanical testing for defense AM

Plastometrex continues to position its mechanical testing solution as a viable solution for additive manufacturing (AM) applications in the defense industry. On the heels...

Post-processing | The use of 3D scanning in Additive Manufacturing

If you work in the engineering field, you are probably already familiar with 3D scanning, this process that consists in capturing a physical subject...