Additive/3D Printing

Highlights

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Harley-Davidson Turns to Digital Manufacturing in Accelerated Timeline

When the motorcycle giant’s racing team needed a couple of parts manufactured quickly, Protolabs helped them lean into a solution.
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5 Machining Trends to Watch in 2025

Implementing these five machining trends could give manufacturers a competitive advantage in 2025.
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How 3D Printing Is Making Waves in Marine Rehabilitation

Hope floats this holiday season as Charlotte the turtle finds balance and strength thanks to additive design and manufacturing.
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High-Risk, High-Reward: Investing in Game-Changing Plastics Extrusion Technology

ReDeTec’s patented solution for extruding materials could transform the plastics industry. R&D tests show it uses 50% less energy than competing systems. But what will it take...
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Looking Back at IMTS 2024: A Vision for Manufacturing Innovation in 2025

As we step into 2025, let’s take a look at the insights gleaned when Machine Design asked several exhibitors at the International Manufacturing Technology Show this past fall,...
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Advancements in Rapid Prototyping Technologies

Rapid prototyping technologies are reshaping, speeding up and providing flexibility to product design and development. Laser cutting and 3D printing are two key technologies that...
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The Future of Defense Engineering: Trends and Insights

Shaped by advancements in additive manufacturing, innovative materials science and a collaborative approach to education, the future of defense engineering and machine design ...
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Prototyping Solutions for the Defense Industry

Experts discuss the iterative nature of engineering design processes, noting the importance of requirement analysis, risk assessment and the role of additive manufacturing in ...
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IMTS Smartforce Student Summit Showcased Cutting-Edge Manufacturing Technology for STEM Students

Attracting more than 14,000 students at this year’s event, the Student Summit showcased cutting-edge manufacturing technology like Kawasaki's Astorino robot, inspiring the next...