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October 3, 2019

A framework for mapping design for additive manufacturing

Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) is a growing field. Over the past few years, the scientific community has begun to explore this topic to provide a basis for supporting professional design practice. However, current knowledge is still largely fragmented, difficult to access and inconsistent in language and presentation. This paper seeks to collate and organize this dispersed but growing body of knowledge, using a single and coherent...

September 18, 2019

Rapid prototyping _How HP Jet Fusion…

In the mad rush to get a new product to market, every hour counts, and as time passes, competition waxes while customers wane. In recent years, technological advances have dramatically accelerated the traditional product manufacturing lifecycle. Innovations in advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and digitization are enabling companies to get new products to market faster than ever before.  >> Download...

August 15, 2019

Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) Molds with HP Multi Jet Fusion Technology

Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) technology is widely used in the manufacturing of low-volume, large plastic parts (machinery covers, medical devices covers, etc.) in a variety of formulations and densities, using polyurethane as the material. The process involves the injection of two compounds – polyol and isocyanate – that react with each other to form polyurethane. Polyurethane-curing chemical reactions that occur inside a RIM mold...