Aluminum is hot, Copper is hot and Proprietary Alloys are warm too. That’s wrapping up Formnext – Where ideas take shape from a Powder Manufacturing point of view. We at VALIMET have been dedicating capacity to Custom-made Alloys for quite some time.Depending on the application and the OEMs’ motivation, what is tipically labeled as Boutique Manufacturing, unafraid…
Humanity needs inspiration. We need to be taken beyond what’s obvious and already defined. The launch of Artemis 1 by NASA allows us to tell our children that professional excellence can enable their impossible dreams. Perhaps it’s not too late to take care of ours. (picture by Heise online) #artemis1 NASA – National Aeronautics and…
Meet us at Formnext – Where ideas take shape, Stand D14, Hall 11.0.VALIMET, Inc. is coming to the show with a focus on your specific powder requirements: which one can drive the growth of Additive Manufacturing? What’s new in the pipeline?Those attending include VALIMET President and MPIF-AMAM President Chris Adam, CTO Roy Christensen and VP Sales and Marketing Luigi…
Aerospace is a known application field for Metal 3D Printing. Automotive started adopting it too. But what about the Energy sector? A lot is happening there and Additive Manufacturing can have a say.This study run by Velo3D and Mohawk Innovative Technology deserves attention -and congratulations. https://www.makepartsfast.com/additive-manufacturing-amps-up-fuel-cells-drives-down-cost/
Cadillac CELESTIQ: 115 parts are going to be made by Additive Manufacturing (AM). One of them is safety-related: the seat belt adjustable guide loop.The AM equipment is installed in-house, in the GM Global Technical Center campus.The adoption of AM in boutique, small series manufacturing is most likely an irreversible trend.That prepares the ground for wider adoption…
Explained by Bill Johnson – MBA, SHRM-SCP, our VP of Administration:“We organized a set of activities that made us reflect on these points:how sense of urgency leads to sense of ownership;how important peers’ support can be in executing difficult tasks;how teams benefit from the multiple talents of a diverse composition;how important is to learn best practices…
“Competition” is probably the primary, yet limiting category to evaluate the dynamics between the two manufacturing routes.Here comes a case that can help moving to a less obvious perspective. Integrating the two might actually be an irreversible process, for some applications.We find it an excellent way to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the book “CO-OPETITION”,…
CPR certification for managers, supervisors, leads – end of discussion.We have in mind the well-being and safety of our peers as well as of visitors, contractors, families and friends.Thanks to the American Heart Association and Life First Training Center for providing the trainings.
It sounds a bit extreme and yet, if events like Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance taught us anything, it’s been true for over a hundred years.Signature design, innovation, bespoke options -you name it.#additivemanufacturing enables unique solutions: see the Brake Assembly by Czinger Vehicles (2022 MPIF Grand Prize Award winner for Metal AM) and the rear subframe by Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd.We at…
Thanks to the folks at Czinger Vehicles, well known car-guy Jay Leno has become familiar with #additivemanufacturing for quite some time. The AM Community can benefit from ambassadors like him. Well done, Kevin and Lukas Czinger!https://lnkd.in/gffbR4Hb https://www.cnbc.com/video/2022/08/30/jay-takes-a-ride-in-a-3-d-printed-car.html
