The Evolution of Precision: Smart Manufacturing Meets Injection Molding Design The Evolution of Precision: Smart Manufacturing Meets Injection Molding Design While technology has transformed the process, the fundamental challenges of injection molding have become more sophisticated.
Design for Assembly: 3D Printing Robot Components Design for Assembly: 3D Printing Robot Components Manufacturing Insights for Better Design Having partnered with numerous companies and witnessed thousands of designs come through our production facility, we've gained unique insights into what makes for truly manufacturable part. Here are some critical observations with robotics components that could transform your next design iteration.
How to Create a Good STL File from Your Solid Modeling Software How to Create a Good STL File from Your Solid Modeling Software A Good "STL"... what's that? STL shows the triangled based mesh of a 3D Design. What's the difference between a CAD and an STL file? A CAD is defined by its parameters, whereas an STL file is defined by triangles made... Read more
Quality Control in the Age of Smart Manufacturing Quality Control in the Age of Smart Manufacturing When Speed Meets (or Misses) Standards In an era where "smart" and "fast" are the darlings of manufacturing buzzwords, we need to have an honest conversation about quality control. As someone deeply embedded in... Read more
The Hidden Costs of 3D Printing: What Engineers Should Know The Hidden Costs of 3D Printing: What Engineers Should Know “Let’s build our parts in-house”, they said. The ability of having complete control over the prototyping process, the freedom to iterate on designs at will, and the fun of seeing your CAD models materialize right before your eyes is an... Read more
From Prototypes to Mass Production: Bridging the Gap with 3D Printing From Prototypes to Mass Production: Bridging the Gap with 3D Printing Engineers are realizing the value of integrating 3D printing into their production strategies 0 1189 In the fast-paced world of mechanical design, the demand for rapid innovation is relentless.Whether you’re working on the next big thing in aerospace, drones that carry packing, fine-tuning... Read more
Mastering Quality with First Article Inspection (FAI) Mastering Quality with First Article Inspection (FAI) A Critical Step in the Production Process 0 1482 In the high-stakes world of mechanical design and manufacturing, precision is everything. Whether you're developing aerospace components, automotive parts, or any other sophisticated... Read more
How is Additive Manufacturing Being Integrated into Traditional Manufacturing Workflows? How is Additive Manufacturing Being Integrated into Traditional Manufacturing Workflows? 0 1161 "By 2026, the global additive manufacturing market is expected to reach $51 billion, highlighting the rapid adoption and integration of 3D printing technologies across various... Read more
The Future of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing The Future of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
From CAD to Reality: Best Practices for Designing Complex Geometries with Additive Manufacturing From CAD to Reality: Best Practices for Designing Complex Geometries with Additive Manufacturing
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Can Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing Be Qualified for Production? Can Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing Be Qualified for Production?
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What Is the SHOTSHEEN® Production Finish? What Is the SHOTSHEEN® Production Finish? While 3D printing has been available for over 30 years, we are still finding ways to perfect processes to give a better end product faster and at a lower cost. One issue that has plagued 3D printing is being able to create something that looks like an injection molded part. At SICAM, we have...
So, what can you do with Multi Jet Fusion? - Part 1 So, what can you do with Multi Jet Fusion? - Part 1 This is the first in a series of articles presenting examples of what you can achieve with Multi Jet Fusion. While we have been producing amazing parts for our customers, our confidentiality agreements prevent us from sharing those projects at this time. As an alternative and to...
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Expanding Material Selection For Multi Jet Fusion Expanding Material Selection For Multi Jet Fusion New materials have been announced for Multi Jet Fusion. These materials include PA 11, PA 12 Glass Beads and Polypropylene.