Settore Industriale: Automotive

AI in Process Control: How Not to Mess Up the Implementation

AI in Process Control: How Not to Mess Up the Implementation

The implementation of AI in production process control requires a systemic approach that goes beyond the optimization of individual machines. To achieve significant results in additive manufacturing, it is necessary to integrate data, automation, and open standards throughout the entire production cycle. Only then can AI become the “digital nervous system” of the factory, ensuring quality,

Customizing on a large scale? Here's how it's done in sports

Customizing on a large scale? Here's how it's done in sports

Large-scale customization in the sports industry is made possible by 3D printing, which allows for the production of customized equipment without increasing costs. Thanks to parametric design and AI, companies and teams like Legacy Motor Club are able to create functional components quickly and with significant savings. The technology enables the efficient management of thousands of variants,

AM in production? Only if you know what to stop

AM in production? Only if you know what to stop

Additive Manufacturing (AM) succeeds in production only when applied to specific cases with high functional requirements, not to replace traditional methods, but to solve needs that these cannot satisfy. Success depends on consolidated designs, controlled materials, fixed parameters, and disciplined post-processing. Sectors such as aerospace, medical, and tooling exploit the

32 laser, 500W each: where does it break?

32 laser, 500W each: where does it break?

Multi-laser systems with 32 units of 500W each represent the state of the art in metal 3D printing, offering build volumes of up to 3862 liters. While increasing productivity and automation, these plants present thermal limits, powder management issues, and geometric constraints that affect actual production feasibility. Integration with MES and automated systems enables scalability

Polyamide for 3D printing: why traditional PA is no longer enough (and what to use today)

Polyamide for 3D printing: why traditional PA is no longer enough (and what to use today)

Technical polyamides offer excellent performance, but their printing complexity often makes them impractical. SP4 CF15 from 3DBooster was created to solve this paradox: 8.5 GPa rigidity, thermal resistance up to 180°C, and open-air printability without advanced setups.

Who wins in 2026 among FDM toolchangers?

Who wins in 2026 among FDM toolchangers?

In 2026, the FDM toolchanger market has consolidated: here is the solution that stands out for performance, reliability, and software integration. The best choice depends on the specific workload.

How Lightweight Reticulated and Foamed Structures Work: A Technical Overview of Advanced Composite Materials

How Lightweight Reticulated and Foamed Structures Work: A Technical Overview of Advanced Composite Materials

New IFAM technique combines foam and 3D structures for lightweight, high-performance, low-cost composites, with energy absorption up to 10x higher.

Functional and Adaptive Filaments: Mechanisms of Failure and Thermomechanical Stability

Functional and Adaptive Filaments: Mechanisms of Failure and Thermomechanical Stability

Composite filaments for FDM 3D printing, enriched with carbon or glass fibers, exhibit brittleness and risk of breakage during printing due to poor integration between additives and the polymer matrix. Chamber heating does not improve the situation and may worsen the problem. Structural discontinuities generate localized stresses, especially in the filament path curves

Beyond Traditional Slicing: Advanced Architectures for Path Planning in Industrial 3D Printing

Beyond Traditional Slicing: Advanced Architectures for Path Planning in Industrial 3D Printing

The article explores how advanced software architectures, such as 64-bit systems and modern geometric libraries, are revolutionizing path planning in slicers for industrial 3D printing, improving precision, reliability, and efficiency.

Comparison of 3D Printing Technologies for Polymers: FDM, SLA, SLS, and MJF Compared

Comparison of 3D Printing Technologies for Polymers: FDM, SLA, SLS, and MJF Compared

Comparison between 3D printing technologies for polymers: FDM, SLA, SLS, and MJF. Each technology offers specific advantages in terms of precision, mechanical strength, surface finish, and industrial applications. The evolution of materials is expanding operational boundaries in advanced sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and medical.

How the New CAD Cloud-Native Is Revolutionizing Design for 3D Printing

How the New CAD Cloud-Native Is Revolutionizing Design for 3D Printing

The new cloud-native CAD revolutionizes design for 3D printing, overcoming the limits of traditional systems. Thanks to hybrid modeling, simulation integration, and automation, it enables rapid and precise modifications, reducing times and errors. Ideal for scalable and innovative additive productions.

Industrial 3D Printing: Contract Clauses at Risk and How to Avoid Them

Industrial 3D Printing: Contract Clauses at Risk and How to Avoid Them

Industrial 3D printing presents often underestimated contractual risks, with clauses that unilaterally shift liability and costs onto clients. Key points include: GPS tracking, geographic limits, training obligations, vague definitions of “failure”, and choice of jurisdiction. It is essential to negotiate fair contracts to avoid legal constraints and ensure safe operations.

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