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Light-Out Automation Cell for AM Production
3DMethods Machine Tools Inc. Booth 2637
Methods Machine Tools Inc., a supplier of precision machine tools, 3D-printing technology and automation, showcases an innovative automation cell. Designed to boost 3D-manufacturing throughput, the unique cell combines AM with robotics and subtractive processes to provide rapid, efficient finished-3D-part production.
The 20-ft.-long lights-out cell includes a 3D-printed product in-feeding station, which shuttles 3D parts on build plates into a Fanuc C600 EDM machine that makes a cut between the parts and build plates. In the next station, a Fanuc robot snaps the plates from the printed parts and transfers the parts to a Fanuc RoboDrill for a final machining operation.
www.methodsmachine.com
Manufacturer Offers Expertise in
Full Range of 3D-Printing Technologies Stratasys Direct
Booth 728
Stratasys
Direct is one of
the world’s largest
3D-printing and
advanced-man-
ufacturing solu-
tions providers.
Its engineering
and management
teams specialize
in aerospace,
medical and
transportation
component manufacturing and are experts in a range of 3D- printing technologies. Inhouse additive metal capabilities utilize direct metal laser sintering and a full suite of post-processing machines to deliver high-quality metal production parts. The company maintains ISO 9001, AS 9100 and ITAR certifications. www.stratasysdirect.com
Polyjet Printing Service Produces Elastomeric and Overmolded Prototypes Without Tooling Proto Labs Inc.
Booth 1416
Proto Labs highlights PolyJet tech- nology, which provides product designers and engineers with the ability to manufacture elas- tomeric and overmolded pro- totypes without investing in tooling. Product developers
can leverage PolyJet to create
3D-printed parts comprised of
elastomeric and rigid materials
in multiple colors. Material
selection includes multiple
Shore-A hardnesses and rigid mate-
rials. PolyJet parts exhibit smooth surface finishes and can support complex geometries with flexible features.
Besides Polyjet, Proto Labs’ 3D-printing services include stereolithography, selective laser sintering and direct metal laser sintering.
www.protolabs.com
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AM and Short-Run Manufacturer Boasts Array of Technologies
Forecast 3D Booth 822
3D-printing and short-run-manufacturing provider Forecast 3D has been helping engineers bring their projects to life since 1994. With eight AM technologies and the high-quality craftsmanship, Forecast 3D produces functional prototypes and end-use parts for any industry. At RAPID + TCT, the company showcases its newest technologies: HP’s Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) for printing parts reportedly 10 times faster than SLS, and the latest DMLS/SLM additions for building additive metal parts. Witness functional prototypes and urethane castings in a variety of plastic and metal materials, all produced using the latest in 3D-printing and RTV Casting technologies.
www.forecast3d.com
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