Die Nachbearbeitung wird bei der Anschaffung einer Maschine zur Additiven Fertigung oft vergessen. Doch ist sie ein wichtiger Bestandteil und keineswegs lapidar. Sie erfolgt in mehreren Schritten, per Hand oder teilautomatisiert.

For anyone who is afraid of the intellectual and financial investment in 3D printing, experienced contract manufacturers are the obvious choice. These companies rely on different experiences and priorities.

Mittels Topologieoptimierung, Bionik und 3D-gedruckten Modellen für den Feinguss gelingt es dem Luftfahrtzulieferer Sogeclair 30 % Gewicht bei seinen Türen aus Aluminium zu sparen.

For anyone who is afraid of the intellectual and financial investments in 3D printing, experienced contract manufacturers are the obvious choice. These companies rely on different experiences and priorities.

Voxeljet hat ein schnelles Direct-Binding-Verfahren mit anorganischem Bindemittel zur Serienproduktion von Sandkernen für den Aluminiumguss vorgestellt.

Hard times for foundries: The boom of 3D metal printing is threatening their market shares for metal-cast components. They need to modernise their production processes.

Whether sand molds for metal casting or plastic melt-off models for investment casting — foundries benefit in both cases from the many advantages offered by additive 3D printing processes.

Whether sand molds for metal casting or plastic melt-off models for investment casting — foundries benefit in both cases from the many advantages offered by additive 3D printing processes.

Harte Zeiten für Gießereien: Der boomende 3D-Metalldruck bedroht ihre Umsätze bei bisher metallvergossenen Bauteilen. Eine Modernisierung ihrer Produktion tut Not.

Aircraft manufacturers, automotive OEMs and designers: When rapid production of small batches of complex parts is required, more and more companies are turning to 3D metal printing. However, there are ways for traditional foundries to make friends with the competing manufacturing method.