3D Printing/Additive manufacturing Archives - Page 5 of 19

3D printed smart gel for targeted drug delivery invented

US engineers have invented a ‘4D printing’ method for a smart gel – image courtesy of Rutgers.US engineers have invented a ‘4D printing’ method for a smart gel – image courtesy of Rutgers.

Posted on 2 Feb 2018 by Jonny Williamson

Engineers at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, have invented a ‘4D printing’ method for a smart gel that could lead to the development of living’ structures in human organs and tissues, soft robots and targeted drug delivery.

Exciting engineering projects you need to know about

The engineering 3D-printed anatomical models have been having a big impact in medicine - stock image courtesy of Seek Visibility

Posted on 8 Jan 2018 by The Manufacturer

While technology has changed the world as we know it and continues to impact industries around the world, engineering is one sector in particular where all sorts of new developments and projects are becoming reality thanks to the pairing of computers and humans.

The Smart Factory Podcast

Posted on 23 Nov 2017 by Nick Peters

Throughout the 2017 Leaders Conference and Smart Factory Expo, The Manufacturer ran a global streaming radio service, offering interviews, comment and analysis from its conference studio in Liverpool.

On this page are some of the interview highlights for your pleasure and interest. All inter…

What does it take to make additive manufacturing mainstream

MAPP aims to address the challenges and opportunities surrounding advanced powder processes through an ambitious interdisciplinary research programme.

Posted on 21 Nov 2017 by Fred Tongue

Additive manufacturing has been around since 1983, but it has not yet been adopted by mainstream manufacturing, what is missing for AM to breakthrough.

Day 2 of the Smart Factory Expo gets going

The sun rises over the Liverpool Exhibition Centre as Day 2 of the Expo kicks off. Image courtesy of the Manufacturer.

Posted on 16 Nov 2017 by Michael Cruickshank

The second day of The Manufacturer’s Smart Factory Expo has begun, bringing the events to a final conclusion.

Additive manufacturing: the next layer

A lightweight aluminium structure with a triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) lattice - image courtesy of CFAM.

Posted on 18 Oct 2017 by Nick Peters

Additive manufacturing has gone beyond being a revolutionary process and is now firmly in the mainstream. Which begs the question, what does the future hold and where are the gains to be made for manufacturers who have still to embrace the technology?

The crucial element digitalisation ignores

Digital technologies are transforming manufacturing processes and supply chain communication.

Posted on 17 Oct 2017 by The Manufacturer

In the much-publicised march towards the digitalisation of manufacturing, one very important element is routinely ignored, namely how to integrate the digital sharp end with back office systems that traditionally have relied on paper.

LPW: mastering manufacturing metals of the future

Decanting metal powder into a container for delivery – cleanroom levels of packing are just one of many examples of LPW’s attention to detail in their pursuit of quality.

Posted on 10 Oct 2017 by The Manufacturer

North West manufacturer LPW supplies high-grade metal powders for additive manufacturing. CEO and founder, Dr Phil Carroll told James Lawson how high-tech innovation is spearheading his company’s expansion within this fast-growing market.

Holistic approach to additive manufacturing

Gas is important for AM, from powder production through the build-up process to post-manufacturing processing - image courtesy of Linde

Posted on 31 Aug 2017 by Jonny Williamson

Additive manufacturing (AM) components must withstand a high level of pressure. Pierre Foret, head of AM at Linde Group explains, why only a few companies worldwide have the capacity to control every step in the AM value chain from powder production to cleaning.