Sources familiar with Tesla’s production plans have revealed that the company is working on using binder jetting, a special 3D printing technique, to create the sand molds needed for its ‘gigacasting’ process, where a large, complex part such as the…
Additive manufacturing, known as 3D printing, has emerged as a transformative technology that is revolutionising production methods. By building objects layer by layer, AM enables the creation of complex and customised products with unprecedented design freedom. Advances in materials and…
[Michael Petch, from 3DPrintingIndustry] attended Europe’s largest defense and security event, DSEI, to hear how the sector uses additive manufacturing. “Ten-minute warning” is not a phrase you hope to hear at an event jammed to the rafters with military hardware,…
The Saudi Arabian joint venture backed by 3D Systems and Dussur is targeting part production NAMI (National Additive Manufacturing & Innovation Company) is a leading Saudi-based company in Riyadh that specializes in additive manufacturing. Backed by industry giant 3D Systems and Dussur, NAMI…
Reporting from AM Forum Berlin 2023, we saw how 3D printing is used in the supply chain in the automotive, mobility, and defense sectors. This article provides insights into the railway industry supply chain from Siemens Mobility and SNCF. Plus, the question of the…
Heading up aerospace for 3D printing solutions company Stratasys, company global director of aerospace, Foster Ferguson discusses his expectations for the future of the aerospace industry. While raising my right hand to serve in the US Marine Corps nearly 25…
What does 3D printing mean for bike and product development? At its core, a bicycle is an extremely simple design. Two triangles create a frame, two circles for the wheels and then a handful of other parts help the rider…
The company’s ability to 3D print these non-safety-critical (NSC) components, in metal, solves a significant supply chain challenge AML3D Limited has signed a contract to develop and 3D print a replacement component used in US Navy submarines. This high-demand component is…
How is 3D printing changing supply chains? The prospect of decentralized spare part production, reduction of storage costs, and active control of entire supply chains – benefits long touted as the future of additive manufacturing. But what if these benefits…
When it comes to producing toys, additive manufacturing is a helpful tool that has been used across various industries. Companies such as LEGO have already used AM for applications such as the creation of new parts and the elimination of excess waste. Similarly, Mattel,…