The potential of metamaterials for (medical) Additive Manufacturing
Remember when we said that the true success of an application usually depends on an underappreciated component: material? Well, the more AM advances, the more we realize that the array of opportunities materials offer...
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...
Business | The “fall and rise” of desktop 3D printing
3D printing may have started with desktop 3D printers but the current demand for more industrial applications is raising a lot of debates on the future growth of this specific segment. Interestingly, despite their...
Download the May/June 2024 edition of 3D ADEPT Mag
This new edition of 3D ADEPT Mag is a reminder that sometimes, real-life principles can unconsciously be applied to manufacturing concepts. Some people often seek drastic changes or new beginnings, believing that only the...
How does AM transform aircraft design and production today?
It is no secret that an aircraft is a complex system that involves a long list of interior and exterior components designed to maintain safety, meet certification standards, ensure functionality, and enhance comfort. Given...
Using composites to replace metal parts in Additive Manufacturing: when and how?
Metal 3D printing has proven so many times its efficiency across applications that it’s almost always mentioned as the route to go in demanding applications. One key limitation experts often deplore is its expensive...
Business: Lease? Buy? Subscribe? The pros and cons of different acquisition models of industrial 3D printing equipment.
“I know we need an industrial 3D printer but I am not sure if we will be able to amortize the cost of such an investment in our company. Any idea where I should...
The use of aluminum in Additive Manufacturing: challenges and opportunities
Metal Additive Manufacturing applications are filled with examples that involve the use of titanium, Inconel and recently, pure copper. As we are exploring the next phase of growth of this segment, we need to...
The quest to avoid or minimize support structures in Additive Manufacturing
There are two types of people working with 3D printed parts: those who know how to deal with support structures and those who don’t. Last year at Formnext, while walking across the aisles, I...
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Next country after Malawi to benefit from construction 3D printing in Africa is Kenya
On the heels of the 3D printed school built in Malawi, 14Trees, the joint venture between CDC Group and construction company Holcim, announced another housing...
