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Combining Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing for Better Metal Parts
Technology15 May 2025
Combining Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing for Better Metal Parts

Hybrid manufacturing systems are addressing the limitations of metal 3D printing by combining additive and traditional processes into a single platform — enabling better surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and in-situ component repair.

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L-PBF Is Pushing the Limits of Complex, Compact Heat Sink Design
Innovation28 Apr 2025
L-PBF Is Pushing the Limits of Complex, Compact Heat Sink Design

Laser Powder Bed Fusion enables TPMS lattice heat sinks with surface areas and geometric complexity impossible to achieve through conventional manufacturing — opening new frontiers in thermal management for aerospace and electronics.

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The Future of Tool Manufacturing with Metal Additive Technologies
Manufacturing10 Apr 2025
The Future of Tool Manufacturing with Metal Additive Technologies

Metal AM is reshaping how dies, molds, and cutting tools are produced — but process-induced defects remain the critical challenge. Understanding how porosity, residual stress, and cracking affect tooling alloys is key to unlocking industrial adoption.

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