Peter Zelinski Former Editor-in-Chief
Peter Zelinski was the editor-in-chief and founding editor of Media, which for has reported on the advance of industrial 3D printing technology and its use in , along with the ways it is changing part , applications of and the organization of manufacturing . He is also known for his coverage of machine shops and CNC machining technology, topics he wrote about for 91ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ÎÛ for over 25 years. In 2020, he was co-host of the U.S. Air Force’s week-long event aimed at manufacturing for military readiness and sustainment, the . Zelinski holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Cincinnati.
The Downloadable Metal 3D Printer
Copenhagen researchers introduce a fully open-source laser powder bed fusion system, now available on GitHub. This release follows their development of an open-source vat polymerization machine. Here is the purpose and promise of this philanthropically funded effort to advance additive manufacturing application and adoption.
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Video: Machining and Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Additive Manufacturing Aid One Another and Work Together
DED parts made by a machine tool provider illustrate various ways the strategic consideration of either metal 3D printing or machining helps the other process.
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Coming to McCormick Place in April: Additive FOR Manufacturing at Formnext Chicago
New U.S.-based event announced in 2021 finally debuts next year: focuses on complete additive manufacturing value chain. More at formnextchicago.com.
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AM Workshop: Succeeding With Powder Bed Fusion
A half-day conference focuses on tactics for success for machine shops and other manufacturers preparing to embrace production 3D printing via laser powder bed fusion.
Read MoreMazak 'Neo' Machines Show Next-Level Performance Gains
Machining centers optimized for automated production systems are seen in company’s Advanced Machining exhibit.
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3D Printing for Job Shops: Part of Elevate Job Shops Series at IMTS
A half-day workshop at the International Manufacturing Technology Show helps job shops explore the many potential ways 3D printing technologies support and enhance machining.
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Machine Tool Drawbar Made With Additive Manufacturing Saves DMG MORI 90% Lead Time and 67% CO2 Emission
A new production process for the multimetal drawbar replaces an outsourced plating step with directed energy deposition, performing this DED along with roughing, finishing and grinding on a single machine.
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AM Workshop at IMTS: Succeeding With Powder Bed Fusion
A half-day event at the International Manufacturing Technology Show focuses on tactics for success for machine shops and other manufacturers preparing to embrace production 3D printing via powder bed fusion.
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Push-Button DED System Aims for Machine Shop Workflow in Metal Additive Manufacturing
Meltio M600 metal 3D printer employs probing, quick-change workholding and wire material stock to permit production in coordination with CNC machines.
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How Machining Makes AM Successful for Innovative 3D Manufacturing
Connections between metal 3D printing and CNC machining serve one Indiana manufacturer in many ways. One connection is customer conversations that resemble a machining job shop. Here is a look at a small company that has advanced quickly to become a thriving additive manufacturing part producer.
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Digital Transparency in Machining Key to Multi-Site Additive Manufacturing
Cumberland Additive’s CNC programmer in Pennsylvania spends most of his time writing programs for machine tools in Texas.
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The Importance of 91ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ÎÛ
Moments of change shine a light on the priorities that have been consistent a long time, and on the worth we carry forward out of a rich past into the future.
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