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Understanding Mechanical Inherent Strain vs. Thermo-Mechanical Build Process Simulation in AdditiveLabRESEARCH: Pros, Cons, and When to Use Each

Mariam Mir

Sep 193 min read

Understanding Mechanical Inherent Strain vs. Thermo-Mechanical Build Process Simulation in AdditiveLabRESEARCH: Pros, Cons, and When to Use Each

Additive manufacturing (AM) simulation is a critical tool in understanding the behavior of materials during the printing process,...

CHALLENGE: What is the best configuration for this bracket?

Mariam Mir

Sep 192 min read

CHALLENGE: What is the best configuration for this bracket?

We recently published a linkedin post asking metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) enthusiasts their opinion about three Part-Support...

AM Simulation: Distortion-compensation based on 3D Scans.

Mariam Mir

Apr 262 min read

AM Simulation: Distortion-compensation based on 3D Scans.

Distortion compensation based on 3D scan data is manifesting its crucial role in refining the precision of additively manufactured...

Process Optimization in Metal 3D Printing

Mariam Mir

Apr 263 min read

Process Optimization in Metal 3D Printing

Process optimization in metal 3D printing focuses on maximizing the efficiency, speed, and quality of the additive manufacturing process....

Common Mistake in Simulation-based Support Placement and How to Fix It.

Mariam Mir

Apr 262 min read

Common Mistake in Simulation-based Support Placement and How to Fix It.

Introduction Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized the manufacturing industry by enabling the production of complex...

Additive Manufacturing Simulation - Process Map Generation

Mariam Mir

Jul 5, 20232 min read

Additive Manufacturing Simulation - Process Map Generation

In metal Additive Manufacturing, a Process Map is a graphical representation of the relationship between power and speed settings during...

Additive Manufacturing Simulation - Melt-pool Formation Modes Simply Explained.

Mariam Mir

May 22, 20233 min read

Additive Manufacturing Simulation - Melt-pool Formation Modes Simply Explained.

Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) is an innovative technology that allows for the direct production of intricate metal parts via...

Mariam Mir

Sep 29, 20224 min read

Laser Beam Wobbling (LBW)

The concept of using LBW in AM is adopted from welding where wobbling has been used for many years. In welding, it is used to generate...

Keyhole-mode or Conductive-mode Melt-pool formation?

Mariam Mir

Sep 16, 20222 min read

Keyhole-mode or Conductive-mode Melt-pool formation?

Look at the process parameters above. In your opinion, does the proposed parameter-set cause a (A) keyhole-mode or a (B) conductive-mode...

Part-Support Configuration Assessment of a Wheel-Bearing Structure

Mariam Mir

May 30, 20222 min read

Part-Support Configuration Assessment of a Wheel-Bearing Structure

Look at the image above; in your opinion, which Part-Support configuration will experience the LEAST deformation of the final Part. More...

AdditiveLab - Cheat Sheet to Integrate Simulation in your AM facility

Mariam Mir

Feb 9, 20221 min read

AdditiveLab - Cheat Sheet to Integrate Simulation in your AM facility

For teams producing metal additive manufactured parts, process simulation can be a game-changer in increasing production success rates,...

AdditiveLab - Uncaging the Power of Additive Manufacturing Simulation. (Full)

Mariam Mir

Nov 8, 20215 min read

AdditiveLab - Uncaging the Power of Additive Manufacturing Simulation. (Full)

The AdditiveLab team brings you an update on the next stage of the spinal fusion case design. If you have read our first article, you can...

Additive Manufacturing Simulation - Tetrahedral Vs. Hexahedral Mesh.

Mariam Mir

Sep 6, 20212 min read

Additive Manufacturing Simulation - Tetrahedral Vs. Hexahedral Mesh.

Simulation via the Finite Element (FE) method requires the utilization of a simulation mesh. Nowadays, simulation meshes are being...

Additive Manufacturing Simulation - Dwell on the Past (Layer)

Mariam Mir

Apr 13, 20214 min read

Additive Manufacturing Simulation - Dwell on the Past (Layer)

Additive Manufacturing comes with a broad range of challenges. Some of these challenges are related to the thermal effects during the...

AdditiveLab featured on Austrian AM magazine

Mariam Mir

Mar 11, 20211 min read

AdditiveLab featured on Austrian AM magazine

The Austrian Additive Fertigung magazine is a renowned online magazine focusing on trends and news in the 3D printing industry focused on...

Mariam Mir

Mar 1, 20211 min read

AdditiveLab featured on 3Dprint.com

3Dprint.com is a leading news organization dedicated to bringing up-to-date information on all the latest news from the 3D printing...

AdditiveLab - Uncaging the Power of Additive Manufacturing Simulation.

Mariam Mir

Nov 20, 20204 min read

AdditiveLab - Uncaging the Power of Additive Manufacturing Simulation.

We at AdditiveLab develop software for Additive Manufacturing (AM) process simulation and get to talk to users of our software on a...

Additive Manufacturing Simulation - Beat The Heat. (Part 2)

Mariam Mir

Oct 13, 20200 min read

Additive Manufacturing Simulation - Beat The Heat. (Part 2)

Additive Manufacturing Simulation - “Dangling Node” Hex-Meshes.

Mariam Mir

Sep 7, 20201 min read

Additive Manufacturing Simulation - “Dangling Node” Hex-Meshes.

In many AM simulation applications, the problem of obtaining an accurate solution in a timely manner is essential. When using FE...

40% Material Reduction with AdditiveLab Optimization.

Mariam Mir

Apr 9, 20202 min read

40% Material Reduction with AdditiveLab Optimization.

Our goal with AdditiveLab software is to provide an open platform to enable solving all sorts of complex problems. One complex problem...

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