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FDM 3D printed Tooling for Sheet Metal Forming Hydroforming and Rubber Pad Press

Application Guide – FDM Tooling for Sheet Metal Forming: Hydroforming and Rubber Pad Press

Application Guide – FDM Tooling for Sheet Metal Forming: Hydroforming and Rubber Pad Press

Using FDM 3D printing technology can be a great way to produce metal forming tools, such as those used for hydroforming an rubber pad pressing. In this technical application guide, we go through the step-by-step procedures of 3D printing these tools and utilizing them effectively for prototyping, part repair, and custom parts.

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Local Motors 3D Prints Components for Their Self-Driving Vehicles

Local Motors 3D Prints Components for Their Self-Driving Vehicles

Local Motors, a new concept automotive company, designs and builds vehicles using 3D printing. They are daring to uproot and redefine the entire automotive manufacturing industry through creating a more localized approach to production. Their micro-factories design and manufacture cars right in the region they serve, a perfect fit for the supply chain advantages 3D printing brings to the table. Read their story, about how MakerBot desktop 3D printers gave them an opportunity to execute on their big ideas.

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Team Penske & 3D Printing

Team Penske & 3D Printing

Team Penske, one of the most competitive automotive racing teams in the world, evolved their use of 3D printing from testing models in their wind tunnel to jigs and fixtures, washout tooling in their composites
department, and end-use race car components. Additive manufacturing has provided them with a competitive edge, and a leadership position in performance.

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Eckhart Improving The Life Of The Line

Eckhart Improving The Life Of The Line

Eckhart, a leader in advanced industrial solutions, customizes factory floor operations to address the specific needs of each client. These solutions include how ergonomics, line of site or bill of materials can be improved using autonomous guided vehicles, collaborative robotics and Stratasys additive manufacturing equipment.

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Thule Embraces Carbon Fiber 3D Printing

Thule Embraces Carbon Fiber 3D Printing

Thule, a consumer goods manufacturer, embraces additive manufacturing with FDM Nylon 12 carbon fiber and Stratasys Fortus 3D Printers. With less than a full year of the Fortus 450mc under its belt, the company has already printed numerous designs and saved over $45,000 so far this year, and countless days of time.

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