Additive, Rapid & Specialised Processes

Thumbnail image

Broad beam machine

Manufacturers can now utilise an electron beam machine installed at Nottingham University to alter the surface quality of metal parts

Published by: Lyndon White – Thu 17 May 2012 | Read the full article ›
Thumbnail image

Can-do attitude

Rapid prototyping specialist Proto Labs has helped product designers in Germany create an innovative drinks container

Published by: Lyndon White – Thu 03 May 2012 | Read the full article ›
Thumbnail image

Hot off the wire

A small-footprint EDM machine claimed to ensure high accuracy and maximum stability will make its UK debut at this year’s MACH

Published by: Lyndon White – Tue 03 Apr 2012 | Read the full article ›
Thumbnail image

Additive manufacturing conference set for Loughborough

The 7th International Conference on Additive Manufacturing (AM) will focus on the research into and application of additive manufacturing and 3D printing as a technological approach for the production of end-use parts.

Published by: Lyndon White – Tue 20 Mar 2012 | Read the full article ›
Thumbnail image

Materialise launches new additive manufacturing automation and control system

A software company is set to launch a new additive manufacturing automation and control system.

Published by: Lyndon White – Tue 20 Mar 2012 | Read the full article ›
Thumbnail image

Companies work on laser-sintered egg

Three companies have collaborated in the production of a highly intricate laser-sintered plastic egg.

Published by: Lyndon White – Tue 20 Mar 2012 | Read the full article ›
Thumbnail image

Nuclear AMRC employs horizontal boring centre

The Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (Nuclear AMRC) is using a horizontal boring centre as part of a project to improve Newburgh Engineering’s production process.

Published by: Lyndon White – Tue 13 Mar 2012 | Read the full article ›
Thumbnail image

Specialist supplies machine for university coatings research

A Cambridge coatings specialist has built a machine for a university as part of a research project.

Published by: Lyndon White – Thu 08 Mar 2012 | Read the full article ›
Thumbnail image

3D printing technology aids aerospace research

Using 3D printing technology, University of Maryland aerospace engineers were able to enhance the validity and productivity of research studies

Published by: Lyndon White – Thu 01 Mar 2012 | Read the full article ›
Thumbnail image

Southern Manufacturing seminar considers future impact of additive technology

A seminar at the recent Southern Manufacturing show considered some of the impacts that additive layer manufacturing (ALM) could have on future processes and supply chains.

Published by: Lyndon White – Tue 21 Feb 2012 | Read the full article ›