Investment casting, also known as lost-wax casting, is a precision metal casting process that uses a hollow, sacrificial mold to produce high-precision metal parts. With the integration of additive manufacturing techniques, investment casting has become even more efficient and versatile. The process starts with a 3D printed wax pattern. A slurry then coats the wax […]
Tag Archives: 3D Printing
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Jan
Jan
Let’s talk about Additive Manufacturing vs. Subtractive Manufacturing. To begin, additive manufacturing is the end-to-end process that creates products using 3D printing technology. This process includes proper design, slicing, and supports along with post processing necessary to produce a finished product. Subtractive manufacturing on the other hand, removes material by cutting, boring, drilling or grinding […]
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Nov
Nov
If you’re not yet 3D printing, now is the time to start! We know what you’re thinking… “Why would my company need a 3D printer?” or maybe you’re thinking “the technology isn’t there yet”. Let us walk you through these thoughts and explain why investing in a 3D printer can put your business on top! […]
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Oct
Oct
Look around the room and imagine the items within your current setting that could have been 3D printed. Impressively enough, whether starting off as a 3D printed prototype or was built using 3D printed supports, the technology is crucial in the development of many objects today. To give an example, let’s look at one of […]
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Oct
Oct
Ripley Tools and their Use of 3D Printing 3D printing continues to revolutionize manufacturing processes every day in a multitude of industries. To dive deeper into its impact, we interviewed our friends at Ripley Tools, a customer of ours who specializes in tool manufacturing. Ripley Tools, located in Cromwell, Connecticut, use 3D printing to develop […]
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Sep
Sep
PUMA, “From Vendor to a Professional Friendship” Recently, we took some time to interview one of our valued customers, PUMA. We interviewed Jerry Ni, Senior Team Head of 3D CAD & Footwear Product Testing. The well-known footwear brand has been 3D printing for over a decade and continues to use the technology for concept building, […]
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Aug
Aug
At Adia, we’ve made a commitment to assisting companies in the true adoption of 3D printing technology. True adoption, to us, means effective use, visible results, and getting the most out of each 3D printing machine. We assist our customers during every phase of their 3D journey in order to assist their full adoption. Below […]
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Aug
Aug
If you are looking to adopt 3D printing technology but are unsure where to begin, you are in the right place. Follow along as we introduce you to the Figure 4 machine. This is a great machine for beginners, consistent users, and everyone in between. It allows users to gain a better understanding of the […]
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Jul
Jul
Although there are many applications to pursue within 3D printing, many companies are hesitant to implement the technology. This may be due to their lack of knowledge of how to and when to apply it to their business. We’ve outlined a few key questions to consider that will kickstart the beginning of your 3D journey. […]
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Jul
Jul
3D printing (a.k.a. additive manufacturing) is the process of stacking thin layers of material to build a complex object or structure. Engineers create a CAD (computer-aided design) file which is later used to produce the build. The printer uses the CAD file to virtually divide the object into thin layers. This file acts as a […]
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