The past two years have brought a marked rise in 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing. Steadily, this technology is transforming economies and markets. Now, it’s poised to become an even ...

This article will describe three types, or ways, of manufacturing a product; additive, subtractive, and forming. What is Additive Manufacturing? Think of an artist painting a bear on a canvas. What is ...

For decades there have been five basic types of manufacturing processes. They are distinct. Great design engineers understand the nuances of these processes and tailor their designs accordingly. There ...

CW has covered Arevo Inc.’s (Santa Clara, CA, US) development of 3D printed composites for some time now. It touts the ability to build complex-geometry parts using chopped carbon fiber or, more ...

Aenne Koester, head of additive engineering and manufacturing at Lufthansa Technik Additive manufacturing already prints tens of thousands of polymer parts for major MROs every year. The technique ...

The rapid evolution of quantum materials has opened new frontiers in next-generation electronics, energy storage, and quantum computing. However, their ...

Welding products expert Lincoln Electric Co. is moving into additive manufacturing. But the way Lincoln Electric does additive manufacturing makes use of its expertise. Essentially, the company is ...

Instead of a part breakdown causing a nearly two day outage, the equipment could be working again in about 14 hours When the military needs a critical piece of equipment for a repair in-theater that ...