Home » additive manufacturing

Articles Tagged with ''additive manufacturing''

Machinery Makers Invest in Automation

Industry 4.0 technology and robotics enable manufacturers to improve output, quality and safety.

January 4, 2022

Demand for "big iron" is booming, fueled by the rebounding global economy and the Biden administration’s infrastructure initiative. That’s good news for manufacturers of tractors and other types of agricultural and construction equipment.

A New Era of 3D Metal Printing Begins at Blackland Razors

Jim Camillo

December 17, 2021

An increased concern for personal appearance is leading to an increased need for razors in a big way. In fact, researchers are projecting the global razor market to surpass $22 billion by 2030.

Additive Manufacturing Helps Build the Fielder’s Dream Glove

Jim Camillo

October 21, 2021

The best fielders in Major League Baseball are annually rewarded a Gold Glove. But, only one of them, shortstop Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets, can claim that his glove, the REV1X, is 3D printed.

Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Explore 3D Printing

Fast Radius Sees Printed Parts as Key to Successful EV Manufacturing

Austin Weber

September 29, 2021

Additive manufacturing is a popular alternative to traditional plastic injection molding, metal casting and metal stamping, because it enables engineers to consolidate parts and produce components in complex shapes.

Study Examines Recycling Scrap Thermoplastic Parts and Shavings From 3D Printing

September 20, 2021

HOUSTON—Local Motors, a motor-vehicle manufacturer, and SABIC, a chemical company, have completed a joint study on the feasibility of recycling scrap thermoplastic parts and shavings from the 3D printing process, rather than sending them to a landfill.

Five Things: Additive Manufacturing

August 5, 2021

The BMW Group is using generative design software and additive manufacturing to make production parts at an industrial scale.

Wabtec Begins Operations at Neighborhood 91 Additive Manufacturing Hub

July 30, 2021

PITTSBURGH—Wabtec Corp. recently started operations at Neighborhood 91, an additive manufacturing production facility at Pittsburgh International Airport’s Innovation Campus.

Henkel 3D Printing Facility Achieves Zero Waste to Landfill Status

July 20, 2021

DIXON, CA—Henkel has achieved zero production waste to landfill status at its resin 3D printing facility here.

Relativity Space Accelerates Production of the First Fully Reusable 3D-Printed Launch Vehicle

July 1, 2021

LONG BEACH, CA—Relativity Space, the first company to 3D print an entire rocket, recently announced that $650 million in new funding enables it to begin production on the Terran R, a fully reusable, entirely 3D-printed launch vehicle.

Piano Builder Strikes a New Tune With Help From 3D Printing

Jim Camillo

June 18, 2021

Building a piano is partly assembly and mostly art. Ever so meticulously, the hundreds or thousands of parts that go into each piano are either made by hand or produced on state-of-the-art CNC machines to a tight tolerance.

Apple to Invest Billions in U.S. Manufacturing

Mercedes Deploys Humanoid Robots on the Assembly Line

Hyundai to Invest $21 Billion in U.S.

Events

April 16, 2025

The ASSEMBLY Show South

Returning for its third year, The ASSEMBLY Show South is the premier event for assembly technology, featuring expert-led sessions, product demos, and valuable networking opportunities—all in the heart of Nashville’s thriving manufacturing hub.

May 13, 2025

How Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing Manufacturing

Drawing from his own experiences and deep understanding of the technology, Guerster discusses how continuous improvement and innovation can be achieved through AI and machine learning.

Sponsored by: