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3D Rapid + TCT 2018
Office-Friendly 3D-Printing System
Desktop Metal, Inc. Booth 1530
The Studio System, an office-friendly 3D-printing system, is designed as an end-to-end solution for printing complex metal parts inhouse. Tightly integrated through Desktop Metal’s cloud-based software, the three-part system delivers a seamless
to-3D print workflow, and the recently previewed Stratasys Robot- ic Composite 3D Demonstrator that incorporates Siemens prod- uct-lifecycle-management software and its motion control and CNC automation technologies, to produce strong, lightweight performance parts.
www.stratasys.com www.plm.automation.siemens.com
Metal Powders and Powder Management
LPW Technology Booth 804
LPW Technology, a manufacturer and processor of metal pow- ders and developer of powder-management solutions for the metal-AM industry, showcases its PowderLife powders and prod- ucts that deliver a metal-powder lifecycle-management system.
workflow for printing—from digital file to sintered part. The printer uses a technology called Bound Metal Deposition, where bound rods are heated and extruded to shape the part layer by layer, similar to fused-deposition modeling. Lasers and powders have been eliminated and there are no requirements for third- party equipment or special facilities—just power and an Internet connection.
www.desktopmetal.com
SAAM for 3D
Cincinnati Inc. Booth 604
Cincinnati Inc.
showcases its SAAM
(Small Area Additive
Manufacturing)
equipment, which
uses fused-filament
fabrication technolo-
gy to build affordable, high-performance 3D parts. Cloud-based programming allows for programming from anywhere, and auto- mated part removal facilitates continuous lights-out printing. www.e-ci.com
Partnership for AM Digital Factories
Siemens PLM Software; Stratasys, Inc. Booths 2224; 1104
Learn how Siemens and Stratasys intend to integrate Siemens Digital Factory solutions with Stratasys AM solutions. The com- panies have been collaborating on multiple projects, including the direct link from Siemens NX software for CAD/CAM/CAE to Stratasys GrabCAD Print platform, enabling a seamless design-
The fully auditable system strictly controls risk for manufacturers, adding reliability and traceability through repeated AM builds.
AM-specific metal powders from the company’s PowderRange series of off-the-shelf materials are available for shipment within 24 hr. of ordering. LPW Technology’s quality-management processes assure the integrity of its metal-AM powders, which are supplied to safety-critical sectors worldwide. www.lpwtechnology.com
Service Bureau for Low-Cost, High-Volume AM
3DEO, Inc. Booth 1642
3DEO, which launched a service bureau to offer its low-cost metal-AM technology for high-volume production, displays a variety of parts made with its Intelligent Layering process. The
repeatable and predictable technology achieves prototype parts and end-use components exceeding MPIF Standard 35, while hitting tight tolerances—±0.005 in. as printed, ±0.001 in. with secondary operations.
www.3deo.com
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