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The Next F42 committee meeting is November. More Info
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35th Design Automation Conference Aug 30 - Sept 2, 2009
San Diego, CA
TCT Live October 21-22, 2009
3DSUG 2010 Conference
April 25-26, 2010
amerimold
May 11-13, 2010
Cincinnati, OH
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As the Additive Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping industries continue to evolve, we strive to keep readers informed about the latest advances of these technologies. Please let us know if you have information that you would like to see included in this newsletter. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Met-L-Flo Podcast |
 Met-L-Flo received Best of Tradeshow Award at NPE this year. During a show podcast, Carl Dekker discussed how Additive Fabrication and Additive Manufacturing Technologies will be used to help improve overall efficiency, repeatability and quality of products that are manufactured locally and globally in the future. Download Podcast... |
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Industry News: DDM Competition |
 Direct Digital Manufacturing (additive manufacturing) has the unique capability of being able to produce virtually any shape of component, no matter how complex. Each year, SME recognizes industry leaders who participate in the 2009 DDM Competition. This years competition winners were:
- First Place:
James Potter, Heather Humphreys, Yang Xie and Raphael Okereke, Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta) Submission: Customized golf clubs with integrated sensors
- Second Place:
Marc Hanratty, Loughborough University (Loughborough, Leicestershire, England) Submission: Computer speakers
- Third Place:
Kelly Alexander, University of Texas at Austin (Austin, Texas) Submission: Rolling ball kinetic sculpture
The criteria for the 2010 competition are still being defined. If you would like to get involved next year, contact the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Direct Digital Manufacturing Tech Group or visit the SME DDM website. |
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Technology Update: Objet Geometries |
 Alaris 30 / Objet
Additive Manufacturing technologies continue to evolve in this exciting industry. Objet introduced the Alaris30 -- a desktop 3D Printer known for delivering a unique combination of high-quality, finely detailed printed models available in a compact office-friendly system. The Alaris 30 has a net build size of 11.574" x 7.716" x 5.905" (294mm x 196mm x 150mm) with 600 dpi X-axis, 600 dpi Y-axis and 900 dpi Z-axis build resolution. The Alaris 30 supports the VeroWhite FullCure830. |
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Case Study: Metallizing and Finishes |
Metallizing is the general name for the technique of coating metal on the surface of non-metallic objects. Vacuum metallizing is often used for decorative purposes or to enhance the aesthetical appearance. Along with aesthetics, electroplating is used to build up thickness on parts that require materials to mimic metal properties. |
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Case Study: Go/No go |
 A Go-NoGo gauge (or go/no go) refers to an inspection tool used to check a workpiece against its allowed tolerances. These gauges determine if the part is either acceptable (the part is within tolerance and may be used) or it is unacceptable (and must be rejected). In general go/no go testing refers to a pass/fail test (or check) principle using two boundary conditions. The test is passed only when both the Go condition is met and the No go condition fails. Photo: An example of a gauge used for label placement in a manufacturing line. |
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Of Special Interest: New Employees |
 We are excited to share with our readers that Derek Ellis has joined the Met-L-Flo team. Derek comes to Met-L-Flo with 18 years of experience and will work closely with clients to identify resources needed for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing projects while ensuring projects remain on time and on budget. Please join us in welcoming Derek to our team! Feel free to contact Derek via email at derek.ellis@met-l-flo.com. | |
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If you have any questions or comments about our services and capabilities, please feel free to contact us. We will promptly respond to your inquiry.
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| Met-L-Flo Inc. is a full service Additive Manufacturing and prototyping center. Our services include Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and castings in silicone, urethane or metal. High quality parts and short lead times are the result of years of commitment to excellence. For more information, visit: www.met-l-flo.com. |
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Met-L-Flo Inc.
720 Heartland Drive, Unit S
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
1-630-409-9860
1-630-409-9869 / fax
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