The Leading Edge ??- November 2022

Welcome to The Leading Edge!

We have some great content in store announcing heavy-hitting integrations, a new video series, and some recent industry involvement. To subscribe to the email version of The Leading Edge, simply?click here .

HARBEC ?? ADDMAN

We’ve added a new company to the family! Join us in welcoming HARBEC Inc. to the ADDMAN portfolio. The New York based manufacturer adds robust injection molding capability to our operation.

The purchase unlocks end-to-end polymer product lifecycle services for customers while combining industry-leading engineering talent. In addition to advanced manufacturing capabilities, HARBEC is known for its' contributions to sustainable manufacturing in America. Learn more about the acquisition on the blog.

“One of the main goals of HARBEC is to see others adopt an environmentally conscious manufacturing approach. What we pen as ‘The HARBEC Way’. Joining the ADDMAN group helps us do exactly that across the country. We look forward to applying our sustainable manufacturing processes throughout ADDMAN.” - Bob Bechtold, Founder, HARBEC

#askADDMAN Episode 1: Where do I start with additive?

Bob Markley walks through the initial questions examined when consulting companies on their first move into metal additive manufacturing.

To have a question featured in an upcoming video, send your question to [email protected].

Part Spotlight: The Artifact

Each month we will be spotlighting a part in our production arsenal. Featured today is a part we call “The ADDMAN Artifact”.

Printed in Inconel 718, the sample features intricate channels that highlight the power of metal AM. You can request one on our website.

What We've Been Up To: Industry Integration

Jacob Rindler of Castheon spoke about the future of refractory metals in AM at the Turbine Forum in Columbus, Ohio.

Dr. Youping Gao partnered with Shane Collins for an in-depth session on Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion. Topics covered included process fundamentals, impactful factors to process controls, plus achieving reliable and consistent product quality in production environments.

The ADDMAN team had a great time at Formnext in Frankfurt, Germany. The event was 3 days of technology evaluation, supplier meetings, and absorbing the latest in the 3D printing industry.

Pictured: Chandler Stillman, Jacob Rindler, Dan Saberton, Mark Saberton and Joe Calmese

Add to Calendar ??

Join the ADDMAN team in-person and virtually at various seminars and webinars. To schedule a conversation with a member of our staff at these events,?click here .

Additive Manufacturing Development Workshops

Ongoing | Virtual or Client Location of Choice

We’re bringing the expertise and trainings of Dr. Youping Gao, Chief Scientist on the road in our first ever mobile AM Development Roadshow. Learn how to develop stronger and more durable parts with better material characteristics than wrought. Register Now >>

DMC (Defense Manufacturing Conference) 2022

December 5-8 | Tampa, FL

The nation’s annual forum for enhancing the efforts of industry and policy makers across the defense manufacturing industrial base.

Military Additive Manufacturing Summit (MIL AM) 2023

February 1-2 | Tampa, FL

The 7th Annual Military Additive Manufacturing Summit (MIL AM) & Technology Showcase is America's premiere military, aerospace and defense 3D printing event?featuring senior level government acquisition priorities & advanced technological presentations on cutting-edge innovations across the AM community.