Additive Manufacturing

How Additive Manufacturing Became a Game-Changer in the Rocket Propulsion Industry

November 29, 2022

Additive manufacturing (AM) in the rocket propulsion industry is a huge opportunity. In this article, learn about additive manufacturing’s past and future potential.

By Danny Santoro

6 MIN READ

Four Key Principles of Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM)

November 22, 2022

An understanding of these four key principles will allow designers to create new designs that fully exploit the benefits of additive manufacturing.

By Danny Santoro

5 MIN READ

Beyond Lightweighting – The Benefits of 3D-Printed Metamaterials

November 9, 2022

There are many benefits to 3D-printed metamaterials that go way beyond the lightweighting offered with topology optimization or lattice structures.

By Danny Santoro

5 MIN READ

Powder Bed fusion: Simulation with an iterative approach to improve compensation.

July 4, 2022

Powder Bed Fusion is a layer-by-layer and line-by-line welding process. Like any other welding process, it will create large amounts…

By Michael Hajduk

3 MIN READ

Prevent excessive build plate distortion in additive manufacturing

April 19, 2022

One of the unexpected effects observed after 3D printing is the excessive build plate distortion. This distortion only becomes visible…

By Tom van Eekelen

3 MIN READ

How to Design a Heat Sink for Additive Manufacturing

August 11, 2021

Learn how to create a unique heat sink designed for additive manufacturing, and see how 3D printing allows engineers more creative freedom.

By Malcolm Johnson, Santhush Thilakaratne and Shivashish Arora

8 MIN READ

3D print distortion? Iterative model compensation can help

July 1, 2021

Repeated heating and cooling can cause your metal 3D print distortion. Read how iterative model compensation can help you get your first print right.

By Patrick Farrell

4 MIN READ

What is Simulation-Driven Design for Manufacturing?

March 22, 2021

The simulation-driven design for manufacturing (SDfM) approach delivers manufacturability insights directly into the hands of product designers. Design flaws can be detected and corrected early, allowing users to confidently design to their chosen manufacturing method.

By Danny Santoro

5 MIN READ

MCAM achieves hybrid additive manufacturing strategy for new medical device mold

November 4, 2020

Medical device validation In the medical device industry, validating a single new part can take up to three years. The…

By Christina Kothlow

6 MIN READ