| AMUG 2023 Conference Registration Opens |
Online
registration is underway for the 2023 Additive Manufacturing Users
Group (AMUG) Conference, scheduled for March 19-23 in Chicago, IL. This
users event is open to owners and operators of industrial additive
manufacturing (AM) technologies used for professional purposes, and will
include keynotes, panel discussions, technical sessions and hands-on
workshops designed to help users get more from, and do more with, their
AM solutions. The conference agenda is expected to offer nearly 150
presentations and workshops.
“The AMUG conference is all about the users of AM equipment,” says Mark Abshire, AMUG president. “What makes it unique is that the users plan, organize and manage all aspects of the conference, making it truly ‘For Users, By Users’.”
For details and to register and/or exhibit, visit www.amug.com. |
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| Jumpstart Your Metal AM |
| With
the largest build envelope in its class and the same laser power as our
larger metal printers, the DMP Flex 200 offers outstanding accuracy,
repeatability, and surface finish. Perfect for R&D, prototyping,
academia, and small part production, this compact workhorse empowers you
to achieve your metal AM goals. |
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| Researchers Uncover How to 3D-Print One of the Strongest Stainless Steels |
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team of researchers from the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST), the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Argonne
National Laboratory has identified particular 17-4 steel compositions
that, when printed, match the properties of the conventionally
manufactured versions. This research, they say, demonstrates for the
first time that 17-4 PH steel can be consistently 3D-printed while
retaining its favorable characteristics, and could help producers of
17-4 PH parts use 3D printing to cut costs and increase their
manufacturing flexibility. |
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| Sponsored |
| Vacuum Heat Treating 3D Metal Printed Components |
| Since
3D printing builds to near net or finished dimensions, vacuum heat
treating is an absolute necessity. Vacuum levels that approach 1 X 10-6
Torr produce clean and oxide-free surface conditions that are
metallurgically stable. Critical temperature control is also a must to
avoid cracking and producing a strong and ductile part. |
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| RAPID + TCT 2023 Call for Speakers |
| Industry
professionals are invited to apply to speak at RAPID + TCT, May 2-4,
2023, in Chicago, IL. Abstracts should address research, case studies
and/or applications in AM-related areas. |
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| Sponsored |
| Embedding Sensors Inside Solid Metal is Possible! |
| Sensitive
electronics (circuits, chips, devices) and fiber optics have been
embedded into a printed metal parts via a process called Ultrasonic
Additive Manufacturing (UAM). To learn about this process, and how it
can benefit you download this free whitepaper. |
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| Concurrent Technologies Taps SLM Solutions to Help Build World’s Largest Metal-AM Machine |
Concurrent Technologies Corp. (CTC) recently was awarded a $5.2 million U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) contract that involves building the world’s largest metal-AM machine. CTC is working with subcontractor SLM Solutions NA, Inc. (U.S. office) to build the metal 3D printer, which features an extended 1.5-meter build envelope in the Z axis. The project’s intent: Overcome the limits of current AM equipment to build longer parts for critical defense applications.
“We are excited to play a role in this ground-breaking AM advancement,” says Edward J. Sheehan, Jr., CTC president and CEO of the AFRL project. “The technical work we are performing for this project includes elements of CTC’s full-service portfolio of AM capabilities including design, testing, post processing, machining and qualification.” |
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| Sponsored |
| Fast Track Your Metal 3D Printing Strategy |
| Are
you considering the impact metal 3D printing could have on your
business? Have applications you think could be a good fit? Need help
figuring out which technology is right for you? Download this eGuide to
gain powerful insights that will save you time and money. |
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| Women in Manufacturing’s 2022 Summit October 10-12 |
| From
October 10-12, 2022, Women in Manufacturing will host its 2022 Summit
in Atlanta, GA, promising three days filled with plant tours at leading
manufacturing facilities, professional-development sessions, roundtable
discussions on important topics and inspiring keynotes--all while
engaging and interacting with peers through social and networking
events. |
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| WATCH: Digital Thread Needed for AM |
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| AM, as this video from Siemens points out, has the potential to enable distributed and flexible production to help manufacturers meet their needs. To achieve this, organizations need a digital thread—a single, seamless strand of data that stretches from the initial design to the finished part. |
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| Coming in 3DMP's Next Issue |
- Powder Reclamation
- 3D Metal Printing for the Aerospace Industry
- Case Study: Contract Manufacturer Adds GRCop-42 System
- How AM Combats Climate Change
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