Category: Manufacturing

Why did Amnovis bring its 3D printing to Indiana?

Why did Amnovis bring its 3D printing to Indiana?

Amnovis acquires Westconn and opens a production unit in Indiana mirroring its Belgian facility for 3D printing of orthopedic devices. By replicating the end-to-end process (design, additive manufacturing, certification) near Warsaw, the capital of US orthopedics, it ensures homogeneous quality and FDA compliance for the American market.

Can you really reuse the metal powder?

Can you really reuse the metal powder?

PowTReX automates the recovery of metal powder in additive manufacturing with closed cycles, ultrasonic screening, and safe transport. It guarantees quality, operator protection, and compatibility with major 3D printers.

3 suppliers, 1 benchmark: who wins?

3 suppliers, 1 benchmark: who wins?

Comparison between Craftcloud, Xometry and HP MJF Service for on-demand additive manufacturing. No absolute winner: the choice depends on volumes, delivery times, total costs and certifications. For small batches, outsourcing is more economical, while in-house production is only worthwhile above specific volume thresholds.

Can you really print on Mars?

Can you really print on Mars?

3D printing is the key to sustainability on Mars: regolith and titanium create resistant materials, atmospheric CO2 replaces argon, and in-situ production eliminates dependence on Earth. Earth-based tests are already validating the technology for future human missions.

3 patents, 1 thermal revolution

3 patents, 1 thermal revolution

3D printing is revolutionizing heat exchangers with previously impossible geometries. Two patents show removable intelligent supports and interwoven 3D structures to manage more fluids. Benefits: greater efficiency, reduced costs, smaller footprints. Expected adoption in 2-5 years in aerospace and automotive.

Ti-6Al-4V in campo: ecco come tagliare i costi del 30%

Ti-6Al-4V in campo: ecco come tagliare i costi del 30%

Additive manufacturing of Ti-6Al-4V reduces costs by up to 30% by optimizing design and minimizing supports and waste. It requires proven parameters and atmospheric control, but offers superior performance to steel for critical applications with high strength-to-weight ratio.

Customized Defense: How Additive Manufacturing is Reinventing the Production Chain

Customized Defense: How Additive Manufacturing is Reinventing the Production Chain

Additive manufacturing becomes strategic for defense: having surpassed the experimental phase, 3D printing produces critical components reducing times by 80%. Million-dollar programs, new tungsten alloys, and growth beyond 20% in 2026.

Can you really automate custom prosthetics?

Can you really automate custom prosthetics?

Automation in custom prosthetics is now a necessity. Integrating design, production, and support removal with end-to-end digital workflows guarantees scalability, repeatable quality, and regulatory traceability, from dental labs to complex hip prostheses.

Lignosolfonato riciclato: come funziona davvero?

Lignosolfonato riciclato: come funziona davvero?

Lignosulfonate-based 3D ink (70%), a byproduct of the paper industry. It leverages reversible physical interactions to eliminate solvents and chemical crosslinkers: processable at room temperature and recyclable up to nine times without degradation.

Cold Spray: metals without fusion?

Cold Spray: metals without fusion?

Cold Spray deposits metals at supersonic speeds without melting, preserving the material's properties. Ideal for repairs and complex components in aerospace, energy, and industry.

3 phases, 1 result: qualified machine

3 phases, 1 result: qualified machine

AM qualification in three phases: FAT, IQ, and OQ. The choice between pre-qualified or validated in-process feedstock determines robustness. Only in-process monitoring with calibrated and traceable data transforms visibility into control, making Additive Manufacturing scalable and truly industrial.

Can a configurator prevent production failure?

Can a configurator prevent production failure?

Advanced configurators integrate geometric analysis, DFM, and AI to transform CAD models into reliable production decisions. They prevent errors in real-time and guide even non-experts toward solid technical and commercial choices through 3D visualization.

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