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3D Printing

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a process of creating three-dimensional objects by layering materials based on a digital design. It enables the production of complex and customized objects with various materials, ranging from plastics to metals, by depositing successive layers of material until the desired object is formed. Besides its technical advantages, additive manufacturing also shortens complex production processes, enables distributed manufacturing and is more sustainable than traditional manufacturing.

The 24-Hour Fixture: How High-Performance Automotive Shops are Bypassing the Machine Shop

In high-performance automotive engineering, speed and precision are everything. Whether you are dialing in a race car’s aerodynamics for the weekend, fabricating a custom titanium exhaust for a...

Additive Manufacturing in the Automotive Industry

What is Automotive Additive Manufacturing? Automotive additive manufacturing (AM) is the process of creating vehicle components by layering materials based on digital 3D models. It allows for rapid...

How Tania’s Pizza Used 3D Printing to Improve Its Signature Stuffed Pizza

Tania's Pizza is a quintessential family-owned neighborhood pizza shop. For nearly 40 years, the Sheena family has served the Royal Oak community with pizzas, subs, wings and a signature...

Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printing: Opening New Manufacturing Possibilities

If you think the topic of 3D printing seems confusing or overwhelming, you’re not alone. There’s a lot to consider. But the more you learn the clearer the picture will become. A good place to start...

The Basics & Methods of Fixturing

Whether it be a jig, clamp, welding fixture, or vise, fixturing is essential to certain manufacturing processes. Fixturing aims to hold, support, position, or secure workpieces, facilitating...

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