Top 5 Videos: Relativity revolutionizing tank design…
This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is changing production. The technology has infiltrated many sectors, from medical to automotive: check our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! If you enjoy these, you can view even more 3D printing videos on our Youtube channel. Hope you’ll enjoy and have a great Sunday!
Top 1: Webinar on AM Sustainability and Custom Series Manufacturing
In this 3Dnatives webinar, we discussed, together with Arkema, XFeet Orthotics and Erpro Group sustainable and custom manufacturing through the scope of AM. The speakers demonstrated that sustainable and tailor-made manufacturing is possible thanks to 3D printing technologies, an optimized production workflow and sustainable materials. Watch it again below!
Top 2: Creality launches conveyer belt 3D printer
Founded in 2014, Creality focuses on the design, research and production of 3D printers and 3D printing related products. It’s latest addition to the CR-series is none other than the 3DPrintMill, a cross between a traditional 3D printer and a conveyer belt. The Shenzhen-based company recently launched a Kickstarter campaign, which hit its goal of HK$1,000,000 (about US$130,000) in the first 24 hours! They have also said that when the 3DPrintMill reaches US$5 million in crowdfunding, the whole machine, CAD files, BOM, firmware, schematics, will be made fully Open Source. In other words, anyone will have access to the source code to make their own version, iterate and improve on it. So, what are the features of the 3DPrintMill?
Top 3: Relativity, revolutionizing tank design with 3D printing technology
Relativity Space, the first company to 3D print an entire rocket, has announced that it closed a $500 million Series D equity funding round led by Tiger Global Management last week. The funding validates Relativity’s sector-leading momentum across commercial execution, technical milestones, and talent growth. Additionally, it will enable the company to accelerate its planned initiatives, including its factory of the future, launch vehicle development, and 3D printing technologies development! In the following video, David Lemire, the director of the company’s engineering team, explains how they design, build, analyze and test structures for their launch rockets!
Top 4: 3D Printed Turbine Blades
Siemens and EOS worked together to re-imagine the design of a turbine blade to create it through metal additive manufacturing. Today, they have succeeded in designing a higher performance component while reducing product development time by 75% and production time by 50%. The 3D printed blade would be able to withstand 1,250°C and meet the requirements of engine operation. The teams behind the project insist in this video on the important change of mentality that needs to be made about the design itself: we need to be more flexible and use the methods available today. This is a great step forward for the additive manufacturing sector!
Top 5: Factory in a box
Can you imagine a parts factory inside a container? The so-called Mobile Smart Factory is a practical solution to bring the production process with 3D printing closer to anyone, anywhere. It is a factory inside modular containers equipped with devices that provide flexible and secure production capabilities on site. Essentially, it allows a fast and cost-effective supply of metal and plastic parts where needed. In addition, it covers all steps of additive manufacturing, including pre- and post-processing.
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