Stratasys Direct Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Stratasys, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) and one of the largest providers of additive (3D printing) and conventional manufacturing services in North America, is expanding its additive metals offering with the addition of VELO3D’s Sapphire™ 3D print system and Flow™ software. The Sapphire laser fusion metal additive manufacturing system allows for…
Laser Sintering Design Tips: Wall Thickness
3D printing’s ability to build variable wall thicknesses has long been a boon to designers and engineers accustomed to conventional injection molding where consistent wall thickness is necessary to ensure mold cavities are filled evenly and cool uniformly. By contrast, 3D printing has no trouble manufacturing a part with walls or features that vary between…
4 Reasons to Turn to DMLS Before Die Casting
Die cast aluminum is a staple in the production of metal transportation products, from motorcycle brakes to steering gear housings to transmission casings. Die casting turns out hundreds to thousands of well-finished parts a day which require very little post-processing – critical for huge production volumes. However creating the tooling for die cast parts requires…
Top 3 Ways 3D Printing is Transforming Aircraft Interiors
Designing and manufacturing for aircraft interiors hinges on weight reduction. To reduce weight, cutting down on material and additives is key. 3D printing allows for the creation of continuous units, meaning all necessary features are consolidated into one part thereby reducing material usage, additional hardware and attachment features, and overall weight. Complex, Consolidated Parts with…