Insert Title

Total Page:16

File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb

Insert Title Stratasys Competitive Landscape Q3’19 Date: 2019 10 31 - Jon Hedlund CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This Newsletter, including any attachments, is the property of Stratasys and is solely for the use of the individual or entity intended to receive it. It may contain Stratasys confidential, proprietary and/or privileged information, and any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. This Report is Proprietary & Private for Internal use only. Topics Covered in this report • Significant AM News from Q3’19 o Hardware Non-Metals Page 2 o Hardware Metals Page 10 o Software, Post Processing, Service Bureau Page 12 o Other News Page 13 • Context Summary Thru Q2’19 Page 15 CONFIDENTIAL: INTERNAL STRATASYS USE ONLY 1 Significant AM News from Q3’19 (* In this section, Facts/Specs are in DARK BLUE, my opinions are in ORANGE) Also included is an Impact level of the news based on how it will affect/impact Stratasys. (Low, Medium, High) During Quarter 3, the TCT Show at Birmingham, UK took place September 24-26. Most of the announcements for the quarter took place at this show. There are a few more announcements coming in the run up to FormNext which is November 19-22. Most, if not all, of the products highlighted here can be seen at FormNext. Hardware — Non-Metals Material Extrusion • Ultimaker Impact: High o S5 Pro Bundle ▪ New PRO bundle ($9,100) includes the S5, a new material station, and new air manager. o S5 Material Station ▪ $3,300 if bought separately. Sits underneath the S5. It holds up to 6 spools of material. It can auto detect the NFC chips on the Ultimaker materials. It keeps track of material usage and can auto change. When combined with Ultimaker Connect, it will switch to material spools needed for a queued job. ▪ It offers minimal moisture management (dries down to only 40% humidity) but not enough for moisture sensitive materials like Nylons. ▪ It does solve the issue of having to load and unload spools from behind the printer, which was difficult on the S5 and U3. ▪ Biggest benefit is the auto changeover of the material spools. Previously, the remaining material amount was not accurate and it was easy to run out of material during a print. ▪ They claim it reduces the need to employ a dedicated 3D printing operator. o Air Manager ▪ $795 if bought separately. Sits on top of the S5 and draws air from inside the printer and filters it via an EPA filter. They claim a 95% reduction of ultra-fine particles (UFP). CONFIDENTIAL: INTERNAL STRATASYS USE ONLY 2 The Air Manager also acts as a simple enclosure to create a more consistent printing environment, protecting prints from drafts and HVAC vents. ▪ The enclosure helps to trap heat and control drafts from the room. Air flow for filtering could counteract any of the benefits of an enclosure. The higher temp engineering materials will require the air flow for filtering to be reduced if they want to try to reduce warp or build higher density parts. ▪ Ultimaker published a Whitepaper on 3D printer emissions and indoor air quality. In it, Ultimaker basically says the air manager “checks a box” regarding ultra-fine particles so you can focus on printing. This report could be used against us as Ultimaker has answered the UFP question about their S5 printer. Customers may ask us to show them our printers results with UFP. ▪ The Ultimaker testing shows that a sealed system is not required to significantly lower UFP emissions. o S3 ▪ Slight upgrade from the Ultimaker 3, with a $900 price jump ($4,395) ▪ Differences include touchscreen, advanced leveling, and upgradable to a hardened extruder for filled materials ▪ The new add-ons (Material Manager and Air Manager) for the S5 do not work for the S3. ▪ The printer capability has not changed from the U3 except that it has a hardened drive gears and nozzle for composite materials. • Continuous Composites Impact: Medium o Partnering with Arkema to use Arkema’s UV resins with their continuous fiber 3D printing technology • Essentium Impact: Medium o Ramping production of their HSE 3D printer o Appointed Benoit Valin (formerly at Ultimaker) as the general manager of Asia Pacific and Cyprien Decouty (formerly at AON3D and Formlabs) as Channel Sales Manager for EMEA o Lawsuit Update - Essentium moved to dismiss most of the allegations. They deny any wrongdoing • Makerbot Impact: High o Method X CONFIDENTIAL: INTERNAL STRATASYS USE ONLY 3 ▪ Priced at $6,499. Same as the Method with the addition of ABS, ASA, and SR-30 Soluble support. Higher Chamber temp of 100C. It will also print PLA, Tough, and PETG with PVA support with different print cores. 152 x 190 x 196 mm build volume. ▪ The Method’s price was reduced to $4,999. PETG was recently added as a higher performance material than PLA. ▪ The main F120 advantages over the Method X are: • Significantly larger build volume • Much quieter during printing • STL file fixing • Print queuing • Zortrax Impact: Medium o Endureal 3D Printer – FDM ▪ 400 x 300 x 300 mm, 200 C Chamber, Dual extruder, full bellows, new safety and reliability features and sensors, heated filament compartment ▪ PEEK and other high performance materials capable ▪ Soluble support for PEEK (competitors are starting to use VXL 111 from Belland Technology for high temp materials, very similar to our support) ▪ Shipping late Q1’2020, price reported to be very competitive with similarly capable printers ▪ Zortrax desktop printers have lost popularity lately and not progressed in capability. Can they make the significant jump into industrial high temp printing? ▪ How are they going to provide service for this system with their reseller currently not providing service • MiniFactory Impact: Low o Announced Aarni – qc monitoring to ensure the process and part properties. • 3ntr Impact: Medium o Released the Vento, a filament drying unit. Handles up to 5kg spools. 920W heater. For all polymers except PLA and PETG. NFC reader to automatically set the drying parameters o Released the Storm HEPA and VOC filtering unit. Can hold up to 3 Vento units. Comes with a print server and integrated web cam. Also includes 3KvA battery backup. o Released the Kratos hardened nozzle. Sintered Tungsten/cobalt carbide for use with abrasive materials. CONFIDENTIAL: INTERNAL STRATASYS USE ONLY 4 • 3DGENCE Impact: Medium o Launched an Arkema based PEKK supplied by Kimya that is compatible with their ESM-10 soluble support. This support also works with PEEK. See the Zortrax section for more info on the support. The PEKK can be printed in their F340 Industry printer (~$22K) • Raise3d Impact: Low o Announced the E2 desktop printer (FFF). Price around ~2,500 Euros, build volume of 330x240x240 mm, independent dual extruders, auto bed leveling. Shipping November 2019. • OVE Impact: Low o Full color printer to be shown at FormNext. It is like the XYZ color printer in that it uses FFF to print translucent material and then uses a Memjet inkjet head to print color on the edges of each layer. Based in Poland, The print size is the size of an A4 sheet (210x297mm). Just like XYZ, the color looks to be blurry and washed out. • FELIXprinters Impact: Low o FELIX BIO 3D printer will be shown at FromNext. Developed in process with the Technical University of Denmark. • AREVO Impact: Low o Announced a partnership with bike design and production company Pilot Distribution Group BV. Arevo will produce 3D printed carbon fiber frames for new series of Pilot e-bikes. This is the third bike focused collaboration for Arevo. • WEBER Additive Impact: Low o Large scale additive manufacturing developer Ai Build has entered into a partnership with German industrial equipment supplier Hans Weber Maschinenfabrik. The resulting printer (The WEBER Additive DX) will be displayed at FormNext. AiSync from Ai Build is specifically developed to program multi-axis toolpaths capable of controlling a 6-axis robotic arm. • Hydra Research Impact: Low o Launched the Nautilus 3D printer with quick change magnetic tool cartridge system using E3D V6 hotends. Newer company based in Portland, Oregon. Prices start at $2,500. • Airwolf 3d Impact: Low o EVO R ▪ New desktop FFF printer aimed at Education. Build volume of 300x220x229 mm. Priced at $4,999. 7” touchscreen, HEPA filtering, Complimentary training for educators and free curriculum. CONFIDENTIAL: INTERNAL STRATASYS USE ONLY 5 ▪ Mostly seen on the West Coast. Printers range from $5K to $12K. They offer service extended service plans, but are limited due to only their factory offering repairs (Southern California) o Wolfbite Build Plate Adhesives Patent ▪ Received a US patent for their Wolfbite build plate adhesives. ▪ Materials they have solutions for include ABS, PETG, TPE, TPU, PLA, PC, PC/ABS, Nylon, and PP. ▪ Known more for their build plate adhesives. Wolfbite offers a solution that allows FFF printers to get materials to stick to a build platform. By assuring the part sticks to the build plate, they reduce the amount of curl when printing at lower temps. Wolfbite can also be used to limit the amount of build plate adhesion for materials that stick too well. • LEHVOSS Impact: Medium o Highlighting 4 new materials for FFF printing at FormNext. PA-based, PET-based, and two CF versions. o Also emphasizing an Ultimaker partnership, where they are working with TUV SUD to certify the use of LUVOCOM 3F filaments for the S5 Pro Bundle print system • Evonik Impact: Low o Launching a “ready-to-use” materials campaign and FormNext. Some featured materials will be a copolyester, Polyamide 613 (SLS), PEEK filament, and bioresorbable RESOMER filament and powders • Gantri Impact: Low o Dancer 3D Printer ▪ Gantri created a unique 4 extruder printer that they use in-house to produce lampshades and designer lights.
Recommended publications
  • Desktop Metal Is Set to Change How Metal Is Manufactured with the Fastest Metal 3D Printing System in the World
    April 25, 2017 Desktop Metal Is Set to Change How Metal Is Manufactured with the Fastest Metal 3D Printing System in the World For the First Time, Affordable, Safe and Precise Metal 3D Printing for Both Prototyping and Mass Production Will Be a Reality Across Industries - at Speeds 100x Faster BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Desktop Metal, the company committed to making metal 3D printing accessible to global manufacturers and engineers, today launched two systems covering the full product lifecycle -- from prototyping to mass production -- which mark a fundamental shift in how products will be developed and brought to market. The DM Studio and DM Production systems change the rules of traditional metal manufacturing solutions with the advent of first-of-its-kind innovative approaches that reduce costs and significantly increase speed, safety, and print quality. This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170425005401/en/ The first office- friendly metal 3D printing system for rapid prototyping, the Desktop Metal Studio System is 10 times less expensive than existing technology today. The system is a complete platform, including both a printer, starting at $49,900, and microwave-enhanced sintering furnace that, The DM Studio System is the world’s first affordable, office-friendly metal 3D together, deliver printing system. (Photo: Business Wire) complex and even impossible geometries of metal 3D printed parts right in an engineer’s office or on the shop floor. The DM Studio System: Eliminates the need for expensive, industrial facilities to safely house the technology. Unlike traditional metal 3D printing processes, the DM Studio System requires no hazardous powders, no lasers and no cutting tools to operate.
    [Show full text]
  • Desktop Metal, Inc
    Desktop Metal, Inc. Went public via SPAC with Trine Acquisition Corporation, Desktop Metal, Inc. is accelerating the transformation of manufacturing with end-to-end metal 3D printing solutions. The Company has developed the Studio System+, a three-part solution that automates metal 3D printing. The high resolution printing system is integrated through Desktop Metal’s cloud-based software and provides a seamless worklflow for printing metal parts in-house. • Address: 63 Third Avenue , , Burlington , MA, 01803 • Geographic Region: New England • Industry: Computers and Peripherals, Electronics / Instrumentation, Software • SIC Codes: 3577 - Computer Peripheral Equipment • NAICS Codes: 334119 - Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing • Legal Counsel: Latham & Watkins LLP • Company Website: www.desktopmetal.com Key Management Investors • Rubino, Mike - CFO • BMW i Ventures • Schmitt, Peter - Chief Designer • DCVC • Sachs, Ely - Co-Founder • Ford Motor Company • Chiang, Yet-Ming - Co-Founder • Founder Collective • Heart, A. - Co-Founder • Future Fund • Schuh, Christopher - Co-Founder • GE Ventures • Fulop, Ric - Co-Founder, CEO, Director • Google Ventures (GV) • Myerberg, Jonah - Co-Founder, CTO • Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC • Chin, Rick - Co-Founder, VP, Software Development (KPCB) • Zuberi, Bilal - Director • Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT) • Hsieh, Wen - Director • Lowe's Companies, Inc. • Grayson, Dayna - Director • Lux Capital • Knight, Byron - Director • Moonrise Venture Partners • Papa, Steve - Director • New Enterprise
    [Show full text]
  • 3D Printing: Hype Or Game Changer?
    3D printing: hype or game changer? A Global EY Report 2019 What is additive manufacturing? Additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing (3DP), is a digital manufacturing process that involves slicing three-dimensional digital designs into layers and then producing additively, layer by layer, using AM systems and various materials. Table of contents 04 Foreword 05 Key findings 06 About this study 08 3DP moves into the operational mainstream 14 From the lab to the shop window: AM serial production takes off 22 Choosing the right 3DP operating model 28 Growing up with AM 32 How AM can give businesses a competitive edge 36 The evolution of 3DP technologies and materials 40 What holds companies back from adopting 3DP? 44 AM trends, developments and challenges 50 M&A activity in the 3DP market 58 What’s next for AM? 60 How EY teams support companies on their 3DP journey 63 Authors 3D printing: hype or game changer? A Global EY Report 2019 | 3 Foreword In the three years since EY published first 3DP report, additive manufacturing (AM) has grown up. The technology has attracted such exposure that almost two- thirds (65%) of the businesses we surveyed this year have now tried the technology — up from 24% in 2016. Any early skepticism that predictions of 3DP’s transformative potential were just hype have been laid to rest. AM has joined the armory of production technologies, with 18% of companies already using it to make end- use products for customers and consumers. This means that the crucial “early majority” — whose buy-in is essential to the success of any new technology — have been won over.
    [Show full text]
  • Ceramic Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing: a Literature Review on Density
    Ceramic Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing: A Literature Review on Density Wenchao Dua, Xiaorui Renb, Zhijian Peia, Chao Maa,b,c,* a Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX b Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX c Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX *[email protected] Abstract The objective of this review paper is to summarize the current status and identify the knowledge gaps in ceramic binder jetting additive manufacturing, in a particular focus on density. This paper begins with an overview of the process, material considerations, and process parameters. It then discusses different aspects of density, including various terminologies, measurement methods, and achieved values. Afterwards, it reviews two categories of techniques to increase the part density: material preparation techniques (powder granulation, mixing powders of different sizes, using slurry feedstock, and mixing different materials) and post-processing techniques (sintering, chemical reaction, infiltration, and isostatic pressing). Finally, it presents the knowledge gaps in the literature. 1 Introduction Ceramic materials can have outstanding properties, such as extraordinary hardness, excellent resistance to wear, heat, and corrosion, and exceptional biocompatibility. Therefore, ceramic materials have a wide range of applications, from orthopaedic and dental implants in the biomedical industry to engine components in the aerospace and automotive industries. However, 1 it is very costly to fabricate ceramic parts of complex shapes using conventional manufacturing techniques. For complex ceramic parts, tooling can contribute up to 80% of the overall cost if conventional techniques are used [1]. Conventional techniques have other disadvantages including excessive cost in prototyping and difficulty to make design changes.
    [Show full text]
  • Long-Term Technological and Industrial Plan Project No
    Long-term technological and industrial plan Project No. 601217-EPP-1-2018-1-BE-EPPKA2-SSA-B This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Document Details Deliverable Number: 1.3 Due Date : May, 2020 Leading Organisation: Lortek Participating Orgnisations: AITIIP, CECIMO, EC Nantes, EPMA, EWF, IDONIAL, ISQ, LMS, LZH, Materialise, MTC, Polimi, Renishaw, UBRUN Languages(s): English Dissemination level: Public SAM – LONG TERM TECHNOLOGICAL AND INDUSTRIAL PLAN Project No. 601217-EPP-1-2018-1-BE-EPPKA2-SSA-B Page 2 1. Executive summary ......................................................................................................................... 5 2. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 7 3. Methodology .................................................................................................................................. 9 4. Initiatives in Additive Manufacturing............................................................................................ 10 5. AM technological trend evolution to 2030 ................................................................................... 11 Technological Roadmaps ..................................................................................................... 12 AM motion
    [Show full text]
  • 3D Printing Quarterly Report—Q32018 3D PRINTING–A FAST MOVING MARKET Developments in 3D Printing a Sector by Sector Overview
    3D Printing Quarterly Report—Q32018 3D PRINTING–A FAST MOVING MARKET Developments in 3D Printing A Sector by Sector Overview Overview This report explores developments in 3D printing across several sectors and categories for the quarterly period of July 1 to October 10, 2018. For more information, Table of Contents please contact: Overview ................................... 2 Patents & Copyright ................. 12 Food ....................................... 21 Mark E. Avsec General ..................................... 2 Auto & Transportation ............... 12 Consumer Goods & Retail ......... 22 (216) 363-4151 Materials ................................... 4 Aviation & Aerospace ............... 13 Education ................................ 23 [email protected] Printing Techniques & Health & Life Sciences ............. 14 Environmental Efforts ............... 24 Capabilities .............................. 5 Manufacturing & Construction... 17 Arts & Entertainment ................ 25 M&A and Investments ................ 9 Clothing & Wearables ............... 20 Sports ..................................... 25 www.beneschlaw.com Miscellaneous Partnerships ...... 11 3D PRINTING–A FAST MOVING MARKET 3D Printing Quarterly Report—Q3 A Sector by Sector Overview General Aurora Group to market Nano Dimension 3D printers in China The deal expands Nano Dimension’s already active presence in Asia Pacific beyond Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan. Founded in 2012, Nano Dimensions develops and manufactures 3D printers for the electronics
    [Show full text]
  • Case Study: Eaton Corporation
    [E-BOOK] Case Study: Eaton Corporation www.desktopmetal.com 02 E-BOOK Case Study: Eaton Corporation 00 Overview Founded in 1911, the Eaton Corporation is a worldwide leader in power management solutions spanning a diverse range of markets, from aerospace to mining to healthcare to automotive. With more than 97,000 employees, Eaton today does business in 175 countries around the globe and boasts annual revenues of more than $21 billion. 01 The Challenge Part of Eaton’s Industrial Sector, the Vehicle Group produces a wide array of parts intended to improve the overall efficiency, performance and power of everything from passenger cars to commercial vehicles. Like many other automotive suppliers, Eaton needs to minimize the downtime on their manufacturing lines in order to keep up with the rapid iteration in vehicle design and the massive, world-wide demand for parts. In addition to tooling and fixturing for mass production, Eaton also produces one-off, custom solutions for customers around the globe. Copyright © 2020 Desktop Metal, Inc. — All rights reserved. www.desktopmetal.com 03 E-BOOK Case Study: Eaton Corporation For Eaton, the question was twofold: How can they quickly re-tool manufacturing lines to reduce downtime, and how can they develop and prototype custom parts for unique transportation challenges? To find answers, Eaton engineers turned to Desktop Metal and the Studio System™. 02 From Tooling to Replacement Parts The Studio System™’s impact at Eaton was immediate. With the ability to quickly print a wide variety of tooling and fixtures - from a complex set of pneumatic jaws used in a gear chamfering process to relatively simple press tools - engineers were able to cut the lead time for tooling by more than 60 percent, from three to four weeks to just five to 10 days.
    [Show full text]
  • 2017-10-23 Pyrogenesis Announces Completion of Ramp-Up Phase Of
    PyroGenesis Announces Completion of Ramp-Up Phase of 1st Plasma Atomization System MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired – October 23, 2017) - PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX-V: PYR) (OTCQB: PYRNF), a high-tech company (the “Company” or “PyroGenesis”) that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes advanced plasma processes and plasma torch products, announces today that it has successfully completed the ramp- up phase of its first plasma atomization system. During the ramp-up, the following were also achieved: • Six (6) Non-Disclosure Agreements (“NDA”) signed with distributors and 3D printer manufacturers • Three (3) NDAs being negotiated with multinational aircraft engine manufacturers, at their request • Exclusive distributorship under negotiation in Asia • Received six (6) sample orders for metal powder, of which five (5) have been delivered to date • Adjusted process for other metal powders (i.e. Inconel) • Developed new, potentially game changing, intellectual property; Patent applications progressing as expected Mr. P. Peter Pascali, President and CEO of PyroGenesis, provides an overview of today’s announcement in the following Q&A format. The questions, for the most part, are derived from inquiries received from investors, analysts, and potential customers: Q: You announce today that ramp-up is complete? What does that mean exactly? A: It means that we are open for business. By announcing the end of ramp-up, the plasma atomization reactor is fully functional, and ready to operate 24/7. We have added a second shift in anticipation of large scale commercial orders. The feedback so far is that our powders are of exceptional quality and, given our capacity for innovation, we offer extremely competitive pricing.
    [Show full text]
  • Transforming a Rapid Prototyping Course to an Additive Manufacturing Course
    Transforming a Rapid Prototyping Course to an Additive Manufacturing Course Ranjeet Agarwala and Robert A. Chin Department of Technology Systems East Carolina University Abstract The additive manufacturing industry continues to evolve with the advent of new and different materials and machines and the implementation of Industry 4.0. The transformation of a technology program’s rapid prototyping course to an additive manufacturing course occurred recently. The technology program also adopted Industry 4.0 as a framework for all its degree program and is developing an advanced manufacturing lab. The role and history of the course and its associated lab, its evolutionary history of the laboratory component as it relates to instruction and planning for additional additive manufacturing laboratory capacity is discussed. The addition of metal 3D printers to supplement current capabilities in plastic printing is also discussed. Introduction and Background Engineering and technology programs realize the benefits of additive manufacturing course. Bernard, Thompson, Moroni, Vaneker, Pei, and Barlier (2019) suggest that “Additive Manufacturing (AM) enables designers to consider the benefits of digital manufacturing from the early stages of design”. Sheladiya and Sheladiya (2019) suggest that additive manufacturing is considered vital to the Industry 4.0 movement. They remarked that “In the current era, the use of modern skills of Additive Manufacturing within the context of information technology integration plays a significant role in industrial economic competitiveness”. Alabi, Beer, and Wichers (2019) discussed the effect of promotion of additive manufacturing in South African universities. They quoted that “AM research activities within South Africa’s universities have shown that it is not too late for developing countries to start and embrace AM technologies both in academia and industry.
    [Show full text]
  • Desktop Metal Expands Its Production System Lineup with New Printer Designed to Bridge Process Development and Full- Scale Metal Parts Mass Production
    December 17, 2020 Desktop Metal Expands Its Production System Lineup With New Printer Designed to Bridge Process Development and Full- scale Metal Parts Mass Production The New P-1 Joins the Production System P-50 to Offer Single Pass Jetting Technology for Process Development and Serial Production Applications Expanding the Production System™ lineup, the new P-1 bridges benchtop process development and mass production for customers looking to scale to an industrial, high- volume additive manufacturing capacity The P-1 offers Desktop Metal’s patent-pending Single Pass Jetting™ (SPJ) technology in an inert environment with a smaller 1-liter form factor designed to print a full layer in less than 3 seconds Full P-1 builds can be printed in less than one hour and process parameters transfer directly to the P-50, making the P-1 an ideal tool to develop materials and validate new applications without taking P-50 hardware offline from mass production jobs; the P-1 is also well-suited for running serial production of small, complex parts Desktop Metal has begun shipments of the P-1, with Ford Motor Company as a key initial customer The P-50, the flagship Production System printer, is designed to achieve speeds up to 100 times those of legacy powder bed fusion (PBF) additive manufacturing technologies(1), remains on schedule to begin volume commercial shipments in 2021, paving the way for the mass production of end-use parts, and unlocking throughput, repeatability, and part costs competitive with conventional mass production techniques BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Desktop Metal​ (NYSE: DM), a leader in mass production and turnkey additive manufacturing solutions, today announced the new P-1 printer has begun global shipments and joins the Production System™ lineup alongside the flagship P- 50 printer.
    [Show full text]
  • Metal AM Vol 3 No 2
    THE MAGAZINE FOR THE METAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY METAL Vol. 3 No. 2 SUMMER 2017 SUMMER 2 No. 3 Vol. AM in this issue ON-DEMAND MANUFACTURING AM IN THE TYRE INDUSTRY QUALITY CONTROL WITH X-RAY CT Published by Inovar Communications Ltd www.metal-am.com Making your for Additive Manufacturing DREAMS for metal AM FLY With Praxair powders, the sky isn’t the limit Look to Praxair Surface Technologies for the metal powders, know-how, resources and supply to turn your AM dreams into reality. • Approved aerospace grade • Large lot sizes and R&D volumes • Stock availability and custom offerings IT’S TIME TO DREAM BIG. praxairsurfacetechnologies.com/am Contact us to find out how we are making more possible: 1-317-240-2650 or [email protected] © Copyright 2017 Praxair S.T. Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Publisher & Editorial Offices Inovar Communications Ltd 11 Park Plaza METAL Battlefield Enterprise Park Shrewsbury SY1 3AF, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1743 211991 Fax: +44 (0)1743 469909 ADDITIVE Email: [email protected] www.metal-am.com MANUFACTURING Managing Director, Features Editor Nick Williams Tel: +44 1743 211993 Email: [email protected] Publishing Director, News Editor Paul Whittaker Tel: +44 1743 211992 Email: [email protected] Assistant Editor Emily-Jo Hopson Tel: +44 (0)1743 211994 Email: [email protected] Metal AM flying high at the Production Hugo Ribeiro, Production Manager Tel: +44 (0)1743 211991 Paris Air Show Email: [email protected] Advertising A lot has happened in the rapidly evolving world of metal Additive Jon Craxford, Advertising Sales Director Manufacturing since the previous Paris Air Show two years ago, Tel: +44 207 1939 749 Fax: +44 1743 469909 with GE’s acquisition of Concept Laser and Arcam and the launch Email: [email protected] of GE Additive being notable highlights.
    [Show full text]
  • 2018 AMUG Conference Agenda
    EXPERIENCE THE ENTIRE PRELIMINARY AGENDA AS ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF MARCH 16, 2018 INDUSTRY AT ONE EVENT 2018 AMUG CONFERENCE PROGRAM AND AGENDA AMUG CONFERENCE ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI APRIL 8 - 12, 2018 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING USERS GROUP FOR USERS, BY USERS ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING USERS GROUP 30th Annual Education and Training Conference St. Louis Union Station St. Louis, Missouri April 8 – 12, 2018 › TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 2018 AMUG Sponsors and Exhibitors 4 AMUG REGISTRATION FOR 2018 AMUG CONFERENCE 5 Agenda-at-a-Glance Conference Attendees Requires direct ownership of industrial additive manufacturing equipment; using it for professional applications. 6 AMUGexpo Floor Plan Conference Registration Includes: • Keynote presentations 8 Featured Speakers • Technical sessions • Workshops/hands-on training • Technical competitions 9 Saturday and Sunday Program • Vendor break-out sessions • AMUGexpo 10-11 Monday Agenda • Mobile app • Conference proceedings For one low price, you will also enjoy: 12-13 Tuesday Agenda • Continental breakfasts • Lunches • Dinners 14-15 Wednesday Agenda • Welcome reception • Awards Banquet (always grand but never disclosed in advance) 16-17 Thursday Agenda Conference Fee Early-Bird Registration $895 until January 13, 2018 18-19 AMUG Board and Advisors Standard Registration $995 until March 10, 2018 Late Registration $1495 after March 10, 2018 Register at www.amug.com Front Cover: 2017 AMUG Technical Competition TOP IMAGE: 2017 AMUG ADVANCED CONCEPTS, TAMPER PROOF GAGES, Vince Anewenter, Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) BOTTOM IMAGE: 2017 AMUG ADVANCED FINISHING, MATILDA, 1931 CORD SERIES L-29 CABRIOLET, Mike Littrell, CIDEAS, Inc. 2 2018 AMUG Conference 2018 AMUG SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS THANK YOU! To our 2018 sponsors and exhibitors that made the AMUG Conference a great success.
    [Show full text]