Additive manufacturing is no longer just for prototyping. More and more, the technology is being used to make production-ready parts. That's forcing engineers to begin thinking about joint designs and assembly processes.
Engineers at Audi AG are using full-color, multimaterial additive manufacturing to produce plastic parts. The technology will help reduce prototyping lead times by up to 50 percent.
Engineers at HRL Laboratories LLC here recently developed a method to print metal matrix composite (MMC) parts. The nanofunctionalization process enables a geometric freedom to design parts that were not possible before.
Additive manufacturing has already transformed the way that products are designed and produced in a wide variety of industries. The technology is now starting to be used by appliance engineers to assemble coffee makers, ovens, refrigerators and other household products.
Engineers at the VTT Technical Research Centre here recently developed a process to print smart shafts. It combines metal additive manufacturing, sensor technology, wireless data transfer and condition monitoring in the same package.
3D printing technology is everywhere, from medical implants to aerostructures, and recently it's made its way to the Olympics. USA Luge teamed up with Stratasys, a supplier of additive manufacturing technology, to build customized racing sleds.
Additive manufacturing is the hottest thing to hit the medical device industry since the first pacemaker was implanted in a patient 60 years ago. The technology has transformed the way that engineers design numerous products. Now, it’s starting to move beyond prototyping into production.
CANTON, MA--According to SportTechie.com, Reebok has unveiled a limited-edition 3D-printed running shoe, the Floatride, that replaces traditional shoelaces with a liquid lace system, in which printed materials are wrapped around the outsole like a vine.
Since 1975, the movie Jaws has made millions of people hesitant about swimming in deep water. Just as many others, though, remain committed to diving and exploring the scenic depths of seas and oceans worldwide. This latter group is the reason Paralenz ApS recently introduced its Paralenz Dive Camera for taking selfies and recording video underwater.