About 20 people from the local business community and Lane Community College attended a free presentation on 3D rapid prototype technologies sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Chapter 423 and Lane's Advanced Technology Division.
Daniel Searle, business development manager from Solid Concepts presented "Additive Manufacturing, Changing the Future of Product Development and Manufacturing through 3D Printing." He covered the fundamentals of rapid prototyping (3D printing) and how additive manufacturing can help designers create better products faster and for less cost. He also discussed how large and small companies are utilizing additive manufacturing (AM) to gain the advantage of getting the right product to market faster than competitors, and finally showed how manufacturing engineers are utilizing AM and other technologies to create jigs and fixtures, check gauges and low volume end use parts.
There was a special highlight on Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) which makes 3D parts with nearly perfect density using 17-4 Stainless Steel and Inconel 625. DMLS is used for prototypes and end use parts.
For those interested in obtaining more information about this topic and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Chapter 423, contact Kyle Coats at CoatsKyle@aol.com or (541) 914 0898.
For more information about Advanced Technology certificate and degree programs at Lane contact Pat O'Connor, Division Dean, at (541) 463-5710 or o'connorp@lanecc.edu
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