Case Studies
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Among the newest generations of products, drones are arguably those that best embody the concept of innovation. Not only for their technical characteristics, but also for the cutting-edge technologies used to develop and build them. As a manufacturing process, 3D printing is increasingly used within the drone production cycle, mainly…
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King Agro, a John Deere company specializing in the development and production of spraying equipment for the agricultural industry, has seen the light—so to speak—since adopting 3D printing technologies into its workflow. The company, reportedly the leading manufacturer of spray booms in South America and Europe, has experienced dramatic cost…
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Spanish footwear brand Camper, recognized for its stylish yet casual and comfy shoes for men and women, has found its own way to benefit from 3D printing technologies. At its headquarters in Inca, on the island of Mallorca, Camper has installed a number of desktop 3D printers from Barcelona’s BCN3D…
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3D printers 3D printing 3D printers—it’s really happening. And while it’s not an entirely new phenomenon, we do now have more details about how HP is not only utilizing its own Jet Fusion systems to 3D print parts for new machines but how this production approach has saved the company…
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In many industries, one of the hurdles to the adoption of additive manufacturing is knowing how and when to implement the technology. Fortunately, this particular challenge is being addressed by a handful of software developers which are offering analytical tools to help companies determine which parts are best suited for…
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Almost exactly a year ago, we covered an additive manufacturing case study involving Safran Electrical & Power, a France-based specialist in electrical systems for commercial and military aircraft, and British manufacturing firm Betatype. At the time, the companies were working together to redesign and optimize an electrical generator housing for aircraft…
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Last year, in celebration of Germany’s most famous folk festival—Oktoberfest—GE Additive Munich decided to design and 3D print a titanium and stainless steel beer stein. The project, as it happily turns out, was not a one-off, as the GE Additive team in the Bavarian city want to make 3D printing…
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Markforged has announced the availability of a new metal material for its Metal X system: Inconel 625. Designed for easy printing, the material offers excellent corrosion and high temperature resistance and is ideal for applications in harsh environments, such as in the chemical processing, offshore and aerospace industries. According to…
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A monocoque is a vehicle structure where the chassis is integral to the body. Every year, the students of the Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (Baden-Wurttemberg Cooperative State University) take part in the “Student Formula” race with a custom-built racing car. Universities from all over Europe participate and present the racing cars…
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Though big industrial sectors like aerospace, automotive and medical are often the focus for additive manufacturing applications, the technology is finding its way into countless industries, sometimes radically transforming, sometimes slightly improving production workflows. The latest comes from the hosiery sector, where Italy-based hosiery equipment producer Lonati SPA has adopted…
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