Additive Manufacturing

Machining 13 Nov 2017

Matsuura USA Completes AM Platform Production Center

Matsuura USA completed the development of a Lumex Center of Excellence at its headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota. The facility installs Lumex Avance Series machines, which are AM platforms that combine additive and subtractive processes.

Additive Manufacturing 26 Oct 2017

Throwback Thursday: Worldwide Review and Analysis of Additive Fabrication

I wonder if Terry Wohlers knew just how accurate he was when he examined what was, in 2007, called “additive fabrication” and provided a pointed prediction of the future of the additive industry?

Machining 25 Oct 2017

Machine Combines Additive and Subtractive Processes for Quick Turn of Custom Parts

The Lumex Avance-25 is a product from the Matsuura Lumex Avance series, which are now available in North America from Matsuura Machinery USA, Inc. The series are made of powder bed, metal additive manufacturing (AM) platforms with subtractive capability that combine laser sintering and high-speed milling.

Workforce Development 9 Oct 2017

A Racing Car Named Gwyneth Helps Teach UK Students about Manufacturing

Since making workforce development a special focus for MMT, I’m learning about so many more supplier companies that are blazing trails, in various ways, to engage the next generation of mechanical engineers. One of them is Renishaw.

Additive Manufacturing 1 Sep 2017

Driving a New Generation of Toolmaking

Audi is one car manufacturer making its production—including its toolmaking—fit for the future with Industry 4.0 and metal 3D printing.

Additive Manufacturing 11 Jul 2017

Technology Showcase: Machining, AM and Software

With Amerimold in our rear-view mirror for the time being, there are still several new products that have been released, or will be soon, to bring to MMT readers’ attention.

Additive Manufacturing 1 Jun 2017

Building a Better Tool

Design enhancements for a conformal-cooled insert leverage 3D-printing capabilities.

Additive Manufacturing 1 Jun 2017

Laser Optimization Brings AM to the Next Level for Moldmaking

Metal 3D printer manufacturer Sodick first launched its OPM250L at IMTS 2016, where Phoenix DeVentures of Morgan Hill, California, showcased its success with the new hybrid machine.

Additive Manufacturing 30 May 2017

SLIDESHOW: Technology Showcase, Amerimold Product Showcase (4)

Here at MMT, the excitement is building and we’re putting finishing touches on all things moldmaking so that attendees will get the most out of every aspect.

Analysis 14 Apr 2017

Practical Considerations for Conformal Cooling Designs

If you are looking for a comprehensive analysis of cooling design rules for additive manufacturing, check out this webinar.

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