Post-processing for Additive Manufacturing

A couple of years ago, I took part in a MedTech conference in Eindhoven (The Netherlands) where I accidentally stumbled upon a book that read: "modern medicine was no accident, except when it was....

In recent years, the orthopedic device manufacturing industry has leveraged rapid prototyping technology to produce patient-specific implants. Most notably, additive manufacturing methods have been increasingly utilized to produce custom metal or PEEK implants for...

Phase3D, previously known as Additive Monitoring Systems, has been awarded a 2-year $1.25 million contract from the Air Force Research Lab to develop a quality inspection system for cold spray AM (CSAM). The company that...

A collaboration with Reichenbacher Hamuel GmbH, a manufacturer of CNC machining centers, led depwodering expert Solukon to further improve the removal of unfused powder for metal 3D printed parts. Together, both companies have been...

The business restructuring includes a reduction of workforce and means no exhibitions at in-person trade shows this year. It comes along with new product launches, PostPro Pure and the Digital Manufacturing System (DMS) AMT, a...

In Additive Manufacturing, the prevailing myth is that it can only print small and complex parts. For AM users embarking on this journey, the story often starts with the use of the technology for...

Carbide tool manufacturer Horn produces precision tools for machining tasks with high standards. The family-run company leverages both AM and conventional manufacturing processes within its production environment. To deal with their large volume of production orders,...

Precise motion control systems are critical for the accuracy of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies due to their ability to deliver precise and coordinated movements of components. In AM, layer-by-layer deposition or selective laser sintering/melting...

DNV and Siemens Energy's global additive manufacturing business unit are joining forces to create a quality assurance platform for Additive Manufacturing. The collaboration aims to accelerate commercial AM production with quality control at every...

Whether it is light or cheap, a 3D printed part delivers value when it performs well. The thing is, achieving that performance often begins and ends at the surface. Ensuring the right surface of...