2017年12月7日 · What is additive manufacturing? Additive manufacturing is the process of creating an object by building it one layer at a time. It is the opposite of subtractive manufacturing, in which an object is created by cutting away at a solid …

Additive manufacturing removes many traditional design constraints, enabling engineers to optimize parts for performance rather than manufacturability. This approach allows for unprecedented design freedom in several key ways.

3 天之前 · Additive manufacturing has been a game-changer in helping to create parts and equipment for DOD's industrial base. A naval facility in Washington state has become a leader in implementing additive ...

Additive manufacturing (AM) provides engineers with unprecedented design freedom. This technology enables designers to rapidly fabricate complex components that previously could not be manufactured.

Discover how manufactures can leverage additive manufacturing and produce complex parts more efficiently. Explore the capabilities of the NX additive manufacturing solution in this fact sheet.

2024年9月29日 · Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is a process that builds objects layer by layer from digital models. Unlike traditional methods that cut away material, additive manufacturing creates parts from the ground up, offering more design flexibility and efficiency.

2024年10月30日 · With additive manufacturing technology, parts manufacturers can create complex geometries that were previously impossible, reduce material waste and accelerate lead times. Additive manufacturing capabilities give machine shops new ways to increase market share with a broader product portfolio.

2024年6月27日 · Additive Manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, is a transformative approach to industrial production that enables the creation of three-dimensional objects through successive material layering.

2023年5月26日 · Additive manufacturing (AM) has the opportunity to create higher-performing designs that are more sustainable and cost less than legacy manufacturing, but we must first get to work demonstrating it is a reliable, repeatable process.

Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is having a profound effect on industrial manufacturing processes. AM can translate the most complex computer aided designs and offer precision, repeatability and material range that traditional methods cannot replicate.

Additive manufacturing (AM) or additive layer manufacturing (ALM) is the industrial production name for 3D printing, a computer controlled process that creates three dimensional objects by depositing materials, usually in layers.

2024年8月21日 · Additive manufacturing describes the manufacturing process that uses technologies to create 3D objects by adding material through an automated process. It’s achieved by adding layers atop layers by depositing material, hardening material, melting a powder, or binding a powder.

For manufacturers, additive manufacturing typically refers to industrial use of 3D printing for activities such as building tooling and fixtures, prototyping and design validation, and production of low-volume end-use parts.

3 天之前 · This method bridges the gap between additive and subtractive manufacturing, making it increasingly viable for end-use parts. Glynn Fletcher, President, EOS North America

Additive Manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a promising solution for spare parts management. Given the possibility to produce spare parts close to the point-of-use, the literature generally asserts that decentralized AM production is more environmentally friendly than centralized AM production. However, when asserting this, the literature overlooks AM's high energy intensity …

Learn about the challenges and best practices for nondestructive evaluation (NDE) of metal AM parts. Additive Manufacturing (AM) is revolutionizing aerospace design and manufacturing. AM is the process of building hardware layer by layer with fewer parts yet more complex designs.

2016年12月8日 · Additive manufacturing fabricates parts by building them up layer-by-layer (as opposed to cutting material away or molding it). It shows great promise for applications as diverse as lightweight aerospace structures and custom biomedical implants. 3-D Printing is one of several approaches to additive manufacturing.

2023年10月17日 · Additive manufacturing is an umbrella term that refers to several types of manufacturing methods, one of which is the material extrusion process known as 3D printing. What are the seven types of additive manufacturing?

Additive manufacturing refers to the set of technologies that allow the manufacture of objects in a sequential manner, usually layer by layer. It is defined as additive because the material is added sequentially, as opposed to more traditional (subtractive) manufacturing where material is removed from a solid block until the final part is left.

Additive manufacturing is a powerful industrial technology that builds structures layer by layer, whether for making rapid prototypes during product development in automotive applications or high-performance parts for aerospace.

2019年5月27日 · But for several manufacturers featured in the May issue of Additive Manufacturing, AM is not only ready for production but already winning here. Three examples: 1. Near-net-shape aerospace components. The cover story explores how a structural component of the Boeing 787 (pictured) came to be made additively.

2014年2月25日 · Developments in materials have helped pave the way for processors to make ‘real world’ parts from what is collectively known as 3D printing. Here’s a comprehensive review of the materials available. These large black nozzle parts are …

2022年10月14日 · Additive manufacturing is used to create engine parts for various applications, including automotive, aerospace, and power generation. AM engine parts are lighter and more durable than their conventionally-manufactured counterparts and can be produced quickly and cost-effectively in low volumes.

3 天之前 · A research team led by Associate Professor Tao Sun has made significant advancements in additive manufacturing, particularly for aerospace and other industries requiring strong metal parts. They have successfully tackled the challenge of detecting keyhole pores, a major defect in the laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) technique. Introduced in the 1990s, LPBF …

5 天之前 · Using additive manufacturing to produce components of unmanned systems gives organizations a leg up by being able to produce these parts on a quicker time frame and for less. 5. Military Equipment. Additive manufacturing has revolutionized how manufacturers can work with materials from composites to plastics, metals, and much more.

4 天之前 · Additive Manufacturing Techniques. Much of that growth is expected in metal additive manufacturing, which relies heavily on laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF). As its name suggests, this technology employs a laser to fuse tiny bits of titanium and other alloys, building parts from the bottom up, one layer at a time, in a bed of metal powder.