Top 5: Using Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing at ‘America’s Shipyard’
Now that Sunday is finally here, we are taking a look back at the best 3D printing videos from the past week. Starting with the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, affectionately referred to as ‘America’s Shipyard,’ where we go behind the scenes to learn more about the use of cold spray additive manufacturing for different parts. Next, learn more about the cheap 3D printed houses currently for sale for under $100,000 as well as how HP has helped JawsTech to scale up its industrial additive manufacturing. To finish it off, delve into a video showing how we can expand use of additive manufacturing in the United States in a video from SAE Government Technologies then check out another on how additive manufacturing can help accelerate speed to market for MIM parts. Happy watching and have a great Sunday!
Top 1: Cold Spray 3D Printing in the Oldest American Shipyard
The Norfolk Naval Shipyard, also referred to as Norfolk Navy Yard, is the oldest and largest industrial facility belonging to the U.S. Navy, built in 1767. But just because it is the oldest does not mean it needs to be stuck in the past, as seen by this next video. In fact, ‘America’s Shipyard’ has adopted additive manufacturing, and more specifically cold spray 3D printing, to use in its work. Learn more about it with Shipyard Commander Capt. Jip Mosmanas he visits Shop 31 and the Cold Spray Team. A great example of how 3D printing is being adopted in its military forces!
Top 2: Cheap 3D Printing Homes Under $100,000
Nowadays, 3D printing in construction has become so common that it almost does not feel like news anymore. But we can always use a reminder of how far we have come! In this video, check out 3D printed homes that are currently for sale under $100,000. All the homes have been built by recycled material and concrete and you cannot even tell that there were 3D printed.
Top 3: HP Helps JawsTech
HP is undoubtedly one of the mainstays in the 3D printing industry and this next video showcases their work with JawsTech as they work to scale additive manufacturing production. More specifically, the video shows how HP was able to help the company increase productivity, increase system availability and gain new levels of cost predictability with more flexibility to scale the business. A great showing of what industrial 3D printing can do!
Top 4: Learn How to Expand Use of AM in the United States
The United States is one of the leaders when it comes to adoption of additive manufacturing. But that does not mean we cannot do better. In this video, Mark Pickett from SAE GT, along with Mark Shaw and Lauren Tubesing from NIAR (National Institute for Aviation Research – Wichita State University) explore how we can transform current manufacturing capabilities, reduce the cost of AM and expand its use across the United States. An informative and aptly-timed discussion!
Top 5: Accelerate Speed to Market With AM
Last but certainly not least, this video from Alpha Precision Group will show how 3D printing can be used to create prototypes that will speed up development for MIM parts. Metal injection molding is one of the most widespread manufacturing technologies in the world, but high costs and slow lead times can make it a challenge. 3D printing can help solve that by bridging the gap between product concept and production. See how in the video below:
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*Cover Photo Credits: US Navy
