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Post-process machining on a DMLS part
MFG 360
August 27, 2020

Graduate to Production: Metal 3D Printing with Enhanced Post Processing and Quality Control

Graduate from prototype to production with post-process machining, powder analysis, heat treatment, and inspection reporting for metal 3D printing.
By Nicole Hopper
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The GE Additive AddWorks team help solve advanced design and manufacturing challenges of additive parts.
MFG 360
August 26, 2020

Design for Additive Manufacturing: Going Big in 3D printing

Additive design engineers continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible, helping aerospace and aviation industries print bigger and better parts.
By GE Additive
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3D CAD models
Tech Tips
August 20, 2020

The Benefits of Moving from 2D Drawings to 3D CAD Files

Moving from 2D drawings to 3D CAD technology offers multiple advantages.
By John Carrington
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Inconel 718
Materials Science
August 11, 2020

Inconel 718: A Workhorse Material for Additive Manufacturing

Inconel 718 is a go-to material for additive manufacturing of metal parts.
By Protolabs
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Juiced CrossCurrent S2 e-bike
Eye on Innovation
August 7, 2020

European E-Bike Innovation Provides Healthy Commute Option

European e-bike innovation provides healthy transportation option for commuters during pandemic.
By Protolabs
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Digital manufacturing and artificial intelligence
Digital Manufacturing
July 28, 2020

Artificial Intelligence Brings Efficiencies to Digital Manufacturing

Artificial intelligence brings efficiencies, flexibility to digital manufacturing
By Rob Bodor and Rich Baker
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Polypropylene Part
Materials Science
July 24, 2020

PP Natural Delivers Real Polypropylene for 3D Printing Use

3D printed parts can now be made in real polypropylene using selective laser sintering.
By Protolabs
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FOAM-iT
The Digital Thread
July 24, 2020

PODCAST: COVID-19’s Impact on Supply Chains and the Role of Digital Manufacturing

The recent triple whammy of political, medical, and economic volatility has hit manufacturing hard. Some companies are finding novel ways to cope with supply chain and emergency parts issues.
By Protolabs
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Additive manufacturing and 3D printing myths and facts
MFG 360
July 20, 2020

Top 10 Myths of Additive Manufacturing

Explore top myths about 3D printing and get the straight facts about this revolutionary technology from additive manufacturing expert Terry Wohlers.
By Terry Wohlers
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Post-Printing for Polyjet
Digital Manufacturing
July 17, 2020

Post-Printing Automation Accelerates PolyJet Process

Post-printing automation accelerates PolyJet's 3D printing process and improves efficiencies.
By Ryan Hoag
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High-Line mounted to wall
Q+A
July 16, 2020

Cleveland Clinic Device Saves PPE, Increases Patient Freedom

Inventors from Cleveland Clinic developed the High-Line to increase safety and freedom in the ICU, while reducing PPE use during this critical time.
By Nicole Hopper
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Robotic arm block prep machine
MFG 360
July 14, 2020

How a Digital Approach to CNC Machining Enables Speed

Speed to market is key in product design. Here we break down how digital manufacturing achieves this with tips on sourcing the right digital supplier.
By Nicole Hopper
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