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.

“User Xperience Tour”: Understanding “analog processes” and digital thread in additive manufacturing

A Deep dive into service provider workflow. While engineers need to unlearn the design guidelines from conventional manufacturing to properly apply DfAM methods, the learning guidelines are completely different for other manufacturing steps like post-processing....

AMT: on its way to unlock the “full potential of industrial additive manufacturing” with a further £2.5m

UK-based post-processing expert AMT secures a £2.5 million funding round, bringing the total amount raised by the company to more than £7 million. This funding round is backed by NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance, which...

AM Solutions, a brand of Rösler, to leverage a PostProcess Technologies Solution for Automated 3D Printed Metal Surface Finishing

AM Solutions, the additive manufacturing brand of Rösler, will leverage the PostProcess™ DECI Duo™ Solution from PostProcess Technologies at its facility - enabling this way hybrid and tailor-made processes in production. As a reminder, AM...

A closer look at HIP of Additive Manufactured Titanium Components – the example of Sauber Engineering

It’s no secret that HIPing brought many benefits to the 3D printing industry, no matter the specific sector it is used in. Short for Hot Isostatic Pressing, HIP is a post-processing process used in...

Hexagon reduces inspection time of delicate 3D printed parts with new precision non-contact CMM sensor

It is no secret that demanding industries such as medical or consumer electronics often require certification before the use of 3D printed parts in a given project. Several tools including measurement are often used...

Q&A: Liqcreate on the different forms of toxicity and solutions explored to reduce it in resin 3D Printing

A recent dossier of 3D ADEPT Mag that discussed the secrets of resin 3D printing, shed light on the various features one should consider when choosing a resin 3D printing technology. While the choice...

Dry process air in additive manufacturing – a decisive factor for powder quality and production process

Whether additive manufacturing is utilized for prototyping or serial production – throughput times can often be significantly reduced. Furthermore, products that previously consisted of several mounted parts, can now be manufactured as a single...

Depowdering of Aerospace 3D Printed Parts: Solukon integrates new features to its automated powder removal systems

Machine manufacturer Solukon has just announced new upgrades for its automated powder removal systems. The upgrades concern the SFM-AT1000-S and the SFM-AT800-S units. As a reminder, the Germany-based company has been developing automated depowdering systems...

OECHSLER bets on AM Solutions’ post-processing solution for 3D printed components

OECHSLER has just invested in AM Solutions’ post-processing solution to pursue the volume production of 3D printed components for industries like automotive, household and commercial products and sporting goods. The company supplies 3D printed parts...

Upgraded post-processing equipment from Omegasonics promises more precise 3D printing

Omegasonics has launched an updated ultrasonic cleaning equipment. According to the California-based company, the equipment would allow for faster, more precise 3D printed prototypes. Ultrasonic cleaning requires the use of ultrasound (usually from 20–40 kHz) to agitate a fluid....

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