Winds of Change for Vestas: 3D Printed Tooling Transforms Wind Turbines When Vestas needed to replace the jigs and fixtures that help construct their towering wind turbines, 3D printed tooling delivered where traditionally manufactured metal ones failed. Learn how the renewable energy giant leverages 3D printing for tooling, sustainable manufacturing processes and beyond.
3D Printing Reinvents the Bass Drum Without Missing a Beat Oliver Deeg, a drummer, AM enthusiast, and product engineer enlisted BigRep to design and bring his vision to life – A 3D Printed 24-inch Bass Drum with 6 USPs.
Leveraging 3D Printing for Automotive Customization at AVI Boston AVI Boston seamlessly weaves technology into crafting personalized and bespoke automotive parts like dashboards, radar installations, door panels, and beyond. What puts them ahead of the curve is their expertise in integrating cutting-edge audio and visual systems, elevating both the car’s aesthetics and functionality.
How 3D Printing is Changing Hydraulic Engineering Ever wondered how top hydraulic engineers optimize river systems without real-world risks? Step into the advanced hydraulics lab at Helmut Schmidt University. Here, Dr. Mario Oertel and his team are transforming weir designs with the BigRep ONE 3D printer, turning digital concepts into tangible prototypes swiftly.
Students Bring “Breathing” Audi Car Seat to Life with 3D Printing Innovative design ideas and 3D printing are enhancing vehicle seating. “Concept Breathe,” a collaboration between Braunschweig University, Audi, and BigRep, is an example of this trend.
SFM Technology Create the First Helicopter Blade Restraint Cradle With 3D Printing Technology Urgently requested to provide cradles for helicopters, SFM Technology turned directly to the BigRep PRO.
3D Printing Saves Time and Money as Airbus Innovates R&D Processes Your inside guide into how large format 3D Printing helps the aerospace industry, including Airbus, discover design perfection.
3D Printing Produces Engine Covers to Accelerate Aircraft Maintenance How a specialized local engineering company supported a major airline during the pandemic with jet engine covers made with 3D printed molds.
Design innovative mountain bikes using 3D printing Canyon reinvents the mountain bike by combining efficiency and sustainability. New frame geometries are designed using topology optimization. Now thanks to large scale 3D printers, engineers can hold their creations in their hands within a few days.
How CNC Machining and 3D Printing Can Work Together in your Shop Do you ask yourself if CNC machining or 3D printing is the better manufacturing process? The answer is simple: “It depends!” Let us give you an overview of what 3D printing can do for you, and how you can best combine both processes.
