Additive manufacturing regularly confronts the issue of full-scale manufacturing vs. product customization.
Smart strategies to address workforce development challenges
Changes in technology are spurring manufacturing to expand in the U.S., speakers said this week at a trade show.
Key steps are virtual twins and real relationships.
Metal diffusion bonding is an essential joining method for achieving a high-purity interface when two similar metals require superior structural integrity. The process involves applying high temperature, and pressure to metals mated together in a hot press causes the atoms on solid metallic surfaces to intersperse and bond.
The acquisition of CAD/CAM pioneer Mastercam by Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions will help further tooling developments.
While fossil fuels dominate the energy market, expect a new mix of parts as renewable energy and EVs grow in market share.
Thermwood Corp. has added a third print orientation to its LSAM Large Scale Additive Manufacturing systems.
In competitiveness studies for economic development projects, a strong workforce is always one of the leading factors for a project win. A talented workforce is also necessary when a company is evaluating expansion opportunities.
Infinite Material Solutions LLC announced the launch of a water-soluble 3D printing support material called AquaSys® 180.
