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.

Volkmann GmbH on the concept of closed circuit in powder handling for 3D-printed parts

As you may already know, once they pop out of the 3D printer, 3D printed parts must undergo some sort of post-processing (such as removing supports, tumbling, sandblasting, CNC milling, chemical dips or even...
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Stratasys unveils a new Origin DLP 3D printer along with its post-processing system

OEM 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys launches the Origin® Two DLP Printer with its post-processing system Origin Cure™. The 3D printer can provide precision and consistency, making manufacturers achieve injection-molding quality for short production runs.  Just...
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TU Graz researchers combine 3D Printing and ultrasonic joining techniques to advance vehicle manufacturing

Researchers at TU Graz (Gean Marcatto, Awais Awan, Willian Carvalho & Stefan Herbst) headed by Sergio Amancio have successfully tested two techniques by which strong joints can be achieved without using adhesives or screws.  Those...

The effect of piezoelectric excitation in an automated depowdering process: the case of medical 3D printed parts.

Key insights into a depowdering test with a build plate of medical 3D printed parts Once you’ve decided that an automated depowdering machine is the right device for your (medical) 3D printed parts, the next...

Rodhe & Schwarz deploys automated depowdering solution from Solukon

Rohde & Schwarz has been in the field of mechanical and electronic assemblies for the past 90 years. It has a production plant at Teisnach, Bavarian where its Additive Manufacturing division produces heat exchangers,...

Novel solution from ULT AG to extract combustible and carcinogenic laser dust

Airborne pollutants are a significant health risk, especially at manufacturing facilities. Hazardous pollutants like combustible dust can also result in poorer product quality and equipment malfunction. Established in 1994, ULT AG, headquartered in Löbau,...

Rösler UK enhances Pratt & Whitney’s aerospace part finishing using shot-blasting system

At the Christchurch Engine Centre, post-processing expert Rösler UK has worked with Pratt & Whitney to improve their component finishing process. The project replaced an antiquated robot shot blasting equipment with a sophisticated, closed-loop...

Download the 2024 July/August edition of 3D ADEPT Mag

The more we witness new developments enabled by Additive Manufacturing (AM), the more our wording evolves. At this stage of the technology maturity, we, at 3D ADEPT Media, do not believe one should still...

The use of HIP for critical 3D printed parts: introduction and applications

Hot isostatic pressing (HIP) is a process used to reduce porosity and increase density in powders, cast and sintered parts in a furnace at high pressure (100-200 MPa) and at temperatures from 900 to...

Ackuretta unveils the NFinity nitrogen generator

With the goal of enabling dental professionals to achieve all their applications within an existing workflow, Ackuretta, an OEM that specializes in dental 3D printing solutions, introduces a new solution that aims to improve...

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Elements Technology becomes the first company AM Software developer Authentise acquires. The company develops a platform that delivers self-serve workflow tools for manufacturing.   Given Authentise’s...

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