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CONTENTS
Spring 2022 Vol. 8, No. 2
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COVER STORY
21 The AMNOW Challenge:
Developing Digital Thread Data
...to instill confidence in metal additive manufacturing process repeatability and predictability to overcome supply-chain and spare-parts challenges and support U.S. Army readiness.
FEATURES
12 Get Ready for the AMUG 2022 Conference
...April 3-7 in Chicago, IL.
14 Teaming AM and Machining
Drives Success for KAM
Close collaboration between the additive and subtractive teams at Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing, on top of huge investments in ERP, cybersecurity and production equipment, allows for full service to its end customers.
18 Topology Optimization
and Reusable Workflows
...result in a redesigned robotic end effector that’s significantly lighter than the previous design, with substantially fewer components and reduced sealing points.
23 AutomationTakestheHurt
Out of Post-Processing
With automated technology performing in the field, post-processing of AM parts no longer must be a time- and labor-consuming chore.
25 SeeRapid+TCTintheMotorCity
North America’s largest additive manufacturing event returns to Detroit May 17- 19, 2022.
26 PrototypeMetalPartsatOne-TenththeCost
...of conventionally manufactured prototypes, and completed in 3 days, vs. as long as 8 weeks. That’s the bottom line at window- and door-hardware manufacturer Caldwell Mfg., thanks to a bound-powder metal-filament 3D printer.
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COMMENTARIES
2 Editorial
Spring Welcomes
Two Critical AM Events Brad Kuvin
10 AM Insights
Accelerating AM Growth Coming Out of the Pandemic Mark Barfoot
28 BackTalk
What a Difference Six Years Make Louis A. Kren
About the Cover
AMNOW: Supporting Army readiness through a robust digital additive manufactur- ing supply chain.
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
A Big Automotive Opportunity for AM
By Ramon Pastor, global head and
general manager of 3D metals for HP. Read the article at www.3dmpmag.com.
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DEPARTMENTS
4 Industry News 8 Tech Update