jigs and fixtures
Audi Cuts Fixture Costs by 80% with 3D Printing and trinckle’s Automation Software
At Audi’s Böllinger Höfe factory in Heilbronn, the auto company uses both manual labor and a high degree of automation to make range-topping cars such as the R8 and e-tron….
3D Printing News Briefs, October 7, 2023: 3D Printed Submarine Parts, Model Sharing, & More
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Bartlett Maritime Corporation and Additive Engineering Solutions are 3D printing submarine parts, and Bambu Lab is launching a new model 3D sharing site. Then…
3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: July 23, 2023
This week’s webinar and event roundup is a little lighter, but there are still plenty of 3D printing offerings! Stratasys continues its U.S. tour, Markforged offers two more Demo Days,…
3D Printing Webinar & Event Roundup: February 19, 2023
We’ve got many offerings for you this week, including a few online events, like Mimaki Europe’s Global Innovation Days, and in-person events, such as LMT Lab Day. Markforged will discuss…
Custom 3D Printed Tooling Gets Automated with BigRep’s FLOW Software
At formnext 2021, large-format 3D printing company BigRep unveiled its new generation of printers, including the new and improved BigRep PRO and the upgraded BigRep ONE 3D printer. Now, just before RAPID…
3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: February 6, 2022
We’re kicking things off in this week’s Webinar and Event Roundup with news of 3DEXPERIENCE World 2022, which will now be held virtually, and then moving on to webinars on…
Implementing Additive Advantages: What Parts Should I 3D Print?
When people are developing new 3D printing applications, they often look for an advantage that additive has over conventional parts. We’re almost always more expensive than conventional manufacturing, and we’re…
Nissan Spain Cuts Costs by 95% with 3D Printed Tools, Jigs, & Fixtures
In the automotive industry 3D printing has demonstrated an ability to lower costs, make parts lightweight, and speed up development cycles and component production times without sacrificing quality. In terms of…
Top 10 3D Printing Software Stories of 2020
This summer, SmarTech Analysis published a new report, titled “Opportunities in Additive Manufacturing Software Markets 2020,” which was its first study of the AM software segment since the inaugural report…
Stratasys & nTopology Partner to Create 3D Printing Design Workflows
Additive manufacturing leader Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) has announced a new collaboration with 3D printing and engineering software startup nTopology, which creates next-generation design and engineering software. Together, the two are…
How 3D Printing Jigs and Fixtures Transforms Manufacturing Part II – All About Fixtures
Fixtures are essential for custom manufacturers. Fixtures hold the workpiece in place so it does not move during a step in manufacturing. Some shapes are easy to hold such as…
