Testing 3D-Printed Brake Calipers

March 20, 2019

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Testing the World’s First 3D Printed Brake Caliper

Watch as Bugatti prepares its 3D printed brake caliper for series production. Pass the popcorn. And then read about the technology involved.

3D Printed Port Offers Hope for Parkinson’s Cure

An additively manufactured (AM) device developed by Renishaw for use in a clinical trial offers hope for treating Parkinson’s disease.

3DMP Webinar Addresses Critical Software Need

What are integrated metal AM software solutions, and why are they important? A 3D Metal Printing magazine webinar set for March 27 from 2-3 p.m. EDT will answer these questions and more, as 3D Systems software experts share their insights.

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Navy Deploys With On-Demand Manufacturing Capability

Along with the usual construction equipment, tools and weapons, the Seabees of the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133 recently deployed with several 3D printers, providing them the ability to engineer and print original designs and stock-numbered items.

Sciaky Joins Industry-Academia Consortium

The Alliance for the Development of Additive Processing Technologies, an industry-academia consortium, gains a new member as Sciaky looks to expand adoption of EBAM.

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Attend EASTEC 2019, May 14-16 – Register for Free Today!

EASTEC is the largest Northeast manufacturing technology event. This is the place for New England manufacturers to investigate and learn about the latest advanced manufacturing equipment, including 3D printing. Engage first-hand with more than 700 world-class companies to explore 3D printing technologies. Register today and attend EASTEC, May 14-16, 2019.

TCT Announces Call for Papers

Presentation proposals for the TCT Show Conference, September 24-26 at the National Exhibition Center in Birmingham, United Kingdom, now are being accepted. The annual TCT Conference provides an educational program that encompasses technological advancements, business-critical insights, cutting-edge applications and new academic research.

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March 31-April 4, AMUG Conference, Hilton Chicago (IL)
Designed to facilitate information exchange between AM users, this event brings together attendees of all experience levels that wish to do more with AM.

June 12-13, Mexico Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Conference, Safi Valle Hotel, Monterrey, Mexico
The North American market for 3D printing is exploding, and—according to Allied Market Research—Mexico is expected to be the continent’s fastest growing adopter of 3D printing technology, with a compound annual growth rate of 27.3 percent from through 2022. Conference attendees will interact with industry experts and learn about 3D printing equipment and materials, and production applications in aerospace, automotive, medical and other industries.

Industry News

Today’s News
Purdue Offers Online AM Certification
Caterpillar and Argonne Using Additive Manufacturing to Pursue High-Efficiency Diesel Engines
Additive Manufacturing a Priority in EU-U.S. Trade Talks
3Diligent Contributes 3D Printed Nodes to Seattle's Rainier Square Tower

In This Issue

From Prototyping to Production and Beyond

The evolution continues as manufacturers move 3D printing toward Industry 4.0.

Hybrid-AM Startup Revs for Success
NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski has opened the doors of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in North Carolina, and bets on metal 3D printing to win.

Coming in the Spring 2019 Issue

RAPID + TCT Preview—Get the lowdown on this major North American 3D printing event, May 20-23 in Detroit, MI, and see what new technology will be on display.

AMUG Wrapup—AMUG’s stellar conference package combined with education-based exhibits delivers a heap of must know AM info...find out what the editors of 3D Metal Printing saw and heard.