3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), is one of the most exciting manufacturing technologies talked about today. We are now seeing a second modern wave of interest and enthusiasm for 3D printing with advances appearing in news feeds everyday across markets including consumer, industrial, automotive, aerospace, medical, and many more.
Topics: additive manufacturing, stainless steel, industry trends, Metal 3D Printing, Design for 3D Printing
3D printing’s big advantage is its ability to produce implantable medical devices customized specifically for a patient – more quickly and cost-effectively than in traditional manufacturing methods.
Topics: Design for 3D Printing, medical device, Manufacturing, Metal 3D Printing, stainless steel
Just a few months ago, Gander Mountain filed for bankruptcy—shutting down some of the largest firearms superstores in the country and proving that practically no industry is safe from what commentators are calling the “Retail Apocalypse.”
Topics: Metal 3D Printing, Design for 3D Printing, stainless steel, firearms, Manufacturing
MIM 17-4 PH is a powder metal alloy containing iron, chromium, and nickel. It’s ideal for firearms manufacturers who demand final product integrity, part complexity, and lower cost per part.
Topics: firearms, MIM, stainless steel, 17-4 PH, corrosion, heat treatment, hardening, Manufacturing
It's truly interesting times for the firearms industry. The election of Donald Trump to the office of President of the United States has cooled the market somewhat, in a phenomenon known as the 'Trump Slump', though numbers reported via the FBI's National Instant Check System (NICS, aka the 'background check' system) for firearm purchases still show record levels of commerce in the industry.
Topics: Metal 3D Printing, firearms, Manufacturing, stainless steel
