Michael Schloder

Posts by Michael Schloder

The Ins & Outs of Metal Injection Molding Design

Whether it’s for a new vehicle line or part of a finite tool used in critical patient care, there’s no one way to design …

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Feb 23, 2023 12:00:00 AM

Powder Metallurgy Process: From Start to Finish

Produce metal powder. Apply pressure. Heat to finish.

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Feb 22, 2023 12:00:00 AM

The Advantages & Disadvantages of Metal Injection Molding

Metal injection molding (MIM) combines the best aspects of both traditional plastic injection molding and powder metallu …

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Feb 13, 2023 12:00:00 AM

Advantages of Additive Manufacturing over Conventional Manufacturing

In today's modern world, metal additive manufacturing (AM) is revolutionizing the way products are manufactured. Metal A …

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Jan 30, 2023 12:00:00 AM

Additive Manufacturing in the Medical Industry

As the demand increases for medical items such as tools and prosthetics, companies are continuously searching for the mo …

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Jan 30, 2023 12:00:00 AM

Metal Additive Manufacturing Trends for 2023

Metal additive manufacturing (MAM) is a process of producing complex 3D figures by adding fine powder layer by layer. Fr …

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Jan 23, 2023 12:00:00 AM

Additive Manufacturing Support Structures: What You Need to Know

The invention of additive manufacturing (AM) ushered in a new era of manufacturing possibilities. AM technology enables …

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Dec 29, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Metal Additive Manufacturing Machines: A Comparison

As technology advances and becomes more affordable, many manufacturers are switching to metal additive manufacturing as …

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Dec 20, 2022 12:00:00 AM

APG to Showcase Innovations at SHOT Show 2023

Owned and sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), SHOT Show® is the nation’s largest professional t …

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Dec 13, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Guide to the Metal Additive Manufacturing Process From Start to Finish

The global additive manufacturing (AM) industry market was valued at $13.84 billion in 2021 and is projected to grow at …

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Dec 8, 2022 12:00:00 AM