With today’s groundbreaking, GE and Concept Laser lay the foundation for a new facility in Lichtenfels, Germany. In the future, the 3D Campus will unite research and development along with production, service, and logistics. The new offices should be ready for move-in early 2019, and around 40,000 square meters will provide room for about 500 […]
Webinar: Lessons Learned From Installing Our First 3D Metal Printer
This webinar was originally broadcast on July 26, 2017. WATCH ON DEMAND NOW – Free webinar from Concept Laser You’ve received glorious news – your management has provided the funding and approval to buy an industrial 3D metal printer so you can start taking advantages of metal AM in-house. You are anxious to start producing light-weight,…
Additive manufacturing helps drop part count from 100 parts to just 1
Antennas are critical for conveying information—voice, video and/or data—across long distances. They are widely used in commercial and military aircraft, spacecraft, satellite communications, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and by ground terminals and land-based troops. Yet the complex radio frequency (RF) components that make up an antenna system can be large and heavy—characteristics that can impact […]
3D printing’s next dimension
Leaders in the 3D printing industry give insights into where 3D printing / additive manufacturing will go next. The higher profile industrial-grade 3D printing / additive manufacturing has experienced over the past decade has led to notable technology developments and potential new applications. The buzz over 3D printing has also created much speculation about whether […]
Airbus begins production of metal parts made through additive manufacturing
Premium Aerotec is starting the series production of 3D-printed metal parts for the Airbus Group at its Varel site (Friesland). The Airbus subsidiary constructed a new production hall…
One view of the AM factory of tomorrow
All the signs are that additive manufacturing is currently undergoing a paradigm shift towards series production on an industrial scale. But new, more economical machine concepts are required….
Metal additive manufacturing continues to advance towards production
And there is more good news on the additive manufacturing front. Concept Laser announced it achieved its highest sales and new orders in the company’s history to date….
What would an additive manufacturing factory look like?
Many vendors and users have a vision of additive manufacturing becoming a “Factory of Tomorrow.” These visions are not all the same. But at some point, soon, additive…
Accolades for Concept Laser CEO
In the 3D printing industry, one or more individuals in additive manufacturing firms contributes significantly to the industry that others offer recognition. As this industry continues to gain…
On demand webinar: Tips for better 3D printing for medical applications
This webinar was recorded on August 26, 2015. Fill out the form to watch on demand. One of the hottest applications for 3D printing / Additive Manufacturing is medical. Dental appliances, surgical models, prosthetic prototypes and some end use versions, skeletal support, and other applications are possible because of the unique capabilities of 3D printers.…
Making machine tool drills using additive manufacturing
The days when precision tools and additive manufacturing strategies could not co-exist are history. The new Mapal QTD-series insert drill proves this. For the first time, the precision…
How to ensure a quality build from laser melting
Laser melting is one of the more complex additive processes in the 3D printing industry. Used for medical and aerospace applications, it’s critical that parts are melted properly…
Additive manufacturing technology moves into production
Is 3D printing /Additive manufacturing shifting out of prototyping? You might think so after listening to the conversations at RAPID 2015 and the recent AMUG conference. But really,…
Additive manufacturing enables “bionic” aircraft designs
Laser melting with metals is gaining importance in aircraft manufacturing because of the benefits of quicker throughput times, cost-effective components and heretofore unimaginable design freedom. A range of…
Concept laser breaks new ground while sticking with tradition
Since the announcement in the change of venue for euromold (to Düsseldorf), the German exhibition landscape has been rapidly changing and offering various alternatives for a leading trade…
Concept Laser establishes USA subsidiary
Concept Laser, a pioneer in the field of laser melting with metals, announced the establishment of its new USA subsidiary located in Dallas, Texas. Ongoing developments and demand…
Concept Laser expands with new production facility
Concept Laser, a pioneer in the field of laser melting with metals, held a “topping out” ceremony this past June at their headquarters in Lichtenfels, Germany. The ceremony…
For Concept Laser, bigger is better in 3D printing
While at the recent RAPID show in Detroit, I had a chance to visit with Concept Laser. Among other subjects, one of the things we discussed was the…