The first issue of TCT North America for 2019 is here and packed with the latest design-to-manufacturing news and case studies from this issue's big focuses: jewellery and design software.
On the cover, German post-processing specialist DyeMansion, shares how its unique colour-matching technology is bringing 3D printed parts to life, whether that's consumer products or patient-specific prosthetics.
For our jewellery feature, Deputy Group Editor, Laura Griffiths reports on a UK-based team bringing digital jewellery-making skills to disadvantaged women in India, and Assistant Editor, Sam Davies Boltenstern finds out how Boltenstern is delivering thousands of customised jewellery pieces using precious metal additive manufacturing (AM).
In software, Tao Du, a PHD student in the Computational Fabrication Group of MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory discusses a technique that breaks down complex 3D CAD models for custom 3D printing, while we also take a look at how Ford is automating the design of jigs and fixtures on its production line.
We also reflect on the six "leaders of the new school" who graced the front cover of TCT back in 2013 and ask, what happened next?
Plus a review of the biggest launches from Formnext 2018, a preview of the upcoming Additive Manufacturing Users Group Conference in which Carl Dekker, AMUG Vice President and President of US service bureau, Met-L-Flo, shares his thoughts on the 2019 event.
All of this and much more in the latest edition, available digitally for FREE on iOS and Android. If you would like to receive future print editions of TCT Magazine, subscribe for free here.
