When L-PBF first became commercialized, its detractors noted that the metal particles were not fully melted (only sintered), and several companies built a business on that distinction. Today, the
Ever wonder just what the heck they're doing out there on the production floor? If you had an MES, you'd know what jobs are running, which ones have problems, and what you should do about
The (almost) universal language of CNC machine tools. It uses commands like G00 (positioning mode), G01 (linear interpolation), G02 (clockwise circular interpolation), and so on, along with
A vision system uses cameras, programmable lighting, and image processing software to "look at" and automatically measure a part or part feature. Think of it as the next generation of that
An Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) is essentially an automatic forklift that follows magnetic strips, wires, or lines painted on the floor to reach its destination.
Imagine a software system that can eat massive amounts of data and spit out in-depth analyses, answer questions, and make informed decisions. That’s the power of AI.
A standard in any CNC machine shop, CAD/CAM is a software platform that supports part drawing and design (CAD), as well as toolpath creation and generation of "G-code" for a specific machine
Machinists have long relied on toe clamps and T-nuts to hold vises and fixtures in place. Zero-point workholding replaces these outdated tooling components with a mating retention knob and
The digital twin's cousin, this term refers to the interconnectedness and flow of data across various software systems, starting with the design concept and going through to a product's
See Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP). Similar to DLP, DLS is the lighting technology used to project the layer images onto Carbon's proprietary liquid interface.