By Thomas Gruenberger Key differentiation criteria for Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies are freedom of design, cost advantage, customization, and time to market. Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) AM technology is ideal for serial production for industries like aerospace. Setting up a process means mapping the input parameters (e.g. machine and process parameters and part geometry) […]
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Lasers in Manufacturing AM: Trends in North America—What You Need to Know About the New Conference Session
The Laser Institute of America (LIA) will present a new 1.5-hour session called Lasers in Manufacturing AM: Trends in North America on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, from 2:00-3:30 PM local time at the International Congress Center in Munich, Germany. As part of the Additive Manufacturing subconference of Lasers in Manufacturing (LiM) 2017, LIA will add to […]
3 Industries That Benefit from Robots & Laser Manufacturing
By Alanna Ritchie It is getting easier to produce parts for products like land, sea and air vehicles. With the combination of lasers and robots, engineers and their companies are enjoying increased manufacturing speed, better material affordability and better rates for their clients. The pairing also facilitates streamlined processes for welding, cutting, and lightweighting. Furthermore, […]
The Top 5 3D Printing Innovations at LAM® 2017
Considered by many to be one of the biggest manufacturing revolutions of this century, 3D printing has captivated and intrigued individuals in a wide spectrum of fields and industries. From the independent crafter to the leadership behind some of the biggest companies in the world, to some of the most prestigious universities, it is safe […]
3D Printing India’s 1st Jet Engine
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Remote Piloted Vehicles (RPVs) are getting a boost from the Bengaluru-based company Intech DMLS with the firing of the MJE-20, a small-scale engine for UAVs and RPVs. Written by: Alanna Ritchie On February 8th, 2017, Intech successfully tested the MJE-20, the company’s first unmanned aerial vehicle. The MJE-20 contains a […]