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COVER STORY
22 CAMSoftwareTriggersSuccess
with DED Metal Printing
A state-of-the-art CAD-CAM environment for DED automates the control of power from the energy source, material feed and the manipulator. Then, automation features within the software itself allow for repeatable processing of part families with reduced costs and streamlined development time.
FEATURES
10 Formnext 2021—Plenty to See in Live Return
Machines, materials and software led the new technoogy push at the world’s largest AM event.
25 AssureSupplyandDiversifyRisk
in AM Material Supply Chains
The Group Purchasing Organization model, essentially supply chain as a service, can provide an answer for supply-chain management in the growing AM market.
27 AMUG2022ForUsers,ByUsers
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COMMENTARIES
4 Editorial
Metal 3D Printers with Eyes and Brains
SOURCE
MILITARY AVIONICS
RND / ACADEMIC
CONTENTS
Winter 2022 Vol. 8, No. 1
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Spec Aggregation & Supply Chain Services PLAN • SOURCE • DELIVER
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Material Testin Warehousin
Brad Kuvin
29 Backtalk
Returning to a Different Normal
Louis A. Kren
DEPARTMENTS
4 Industry News 8 Tech Update
About the Cover
The DED process can help to produce better parts by coating some areas with a dissimilar material to prevent wear, or by reinforcing highly stressed areas. Confirm that your CAM software has the needed functionality for additive and hybrid processing. Photo courtesy of Open Mind Technologies (www.openmind-tech.com) and displays hyperMill AM applications.
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