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How can additive manufacturing drive medical device innovation? 🤔 Carl Douglass, P.E. tackled this question during his recent technical session at MD&M Trade Shows Minneapolis. By sharing real-world client examples, he demonstrated how additive manufacturing can not only augment traditional methods, but revolutionize product development. Carl emphasized the importance of integrating additive manufacturing early in the process to unlock design freedom, leverage user feedback, and adopt an iterative path to production success. This session was part of the Solutionology Network, an educational platform launched by DI Labs in 2024. 💡 Have questions? Message Carl Douglass, P.E. or email him at carld@dilabs.cc. 🔗 Learn more: www.solutionology.info #productdevelopment #productinnovation #additivemanufacturing #digitalmanufacturing #engineering #productmanagement #manufacturing

Recently, DI Labs hosted a workshop at our facility and was honored to have Ben Thul, AGCO Corporation Manufacturing Engineer, as a guest speaker. Ben has been working in the Jackson, MN, AGCO facility for five years. Since 2021, he's been focused on successfully adopting additive manufacturing and leading AGCO's investment in HP 3D Printing's MJF technology, which they deployed in March of 2023. Ben does this for AGCO's Jackson facility and the North American region, as well. Ben's work in Jackson is setting an example for other AGCO facilities around the world to further deploy additive manufacturing technologies in the future. Go to our Solutionology Stories newsletter to learn more about AGCO's journey and subscribe to see all future stories. Thanks to Kevin Carr and MasterGraphics for connecting us with your customer AGCO, attending our event, and contributing your expertise to the discussion. #additivemanufacturing #manufacturingengineer #3dprinting #manufacturing #digitalmanufacturing #lean #continuousimprovement #engineering

This week was truly inspiring as I spent time with remarkable colleagues and friends at Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis (Medical Design and Manufacturing). Azoth 3D, MasterGraphics, #HP3DPrinting, DI Labs, and Redstar collaborated as the Solutionology Network, focusing on finding pains and providing innovative solutions for our guests. Within the Solutionology Network, each member is world-class in their unique expertise: Azoth 3D specializes in metal design and manufacturing with binder jet metal printing, MasterGraphics (M5D) offers digital 3D manufacturing solutions, HP provides expertise in powder bed fusion, DI Labs focuses on product design and polymer-based digital 3D manufacturing, and Redstar Creative specializes in creative design and brand development. It was an honor to work alongside these amazing individuals this week: Kevin Carr, Cam Neuhauser, Cody Cochran, Ronnie Sherrer, Scott Mossner, David P. Johnson , Emma Fretheim, Paul Johnson, Brian Douglass, Alex Benson, Betsy Bonnema, Wyatt A., and Sandeep Rana. Thank you for the collaborative effort and dedication to finding the "RIGHT" solutions, even when it's outside our capabilities. #SolutionologyNetwork #Innovation #ManufacturingExcellence

Today at MD&M Minneapolis, Carl Douglass, P.E. will be answering one of the most common questions we get from medical device customers who are considering going from injection molding to additive manufacturing: “Can you make thousands of parts that are consistent?” Our answer: "Yes, we can. And we do." Learn more by stopping by our booth at MD&M Minneapolis or attending Carl's technical talk, "Additive Manufacturing for Production: Product Management, Economic & Technical Considerations," today at 11 a.m. Not at the show? Hear more on the topic in Solutionology Podcast Episode 11, Supporting Transformational Innovation in Medical Device: https://lnkd.in/gVkR_fvt #medtech #medicaldevice #3dprinting #additivemanufacturing #digitalmanufacturing

We're thrilled to share that one of our Application Engineers, David P. Johnson - 3D Printing, designed and 3D printed his wedding band using HP's 316L stainless steel technology four years ago! Today, we're joining forces with Azoth 3D, DI Labs, and MasterGraphics to showcase our innovative 3D printing solutions at MDM Minneapolis, booth #2315. Stop by to speak with industry experts and discover how HP 3D Printing can solve your manufacturing challenges. See you soon! #HP3DPrinting #MDMMinneapolis #AdditiveManufacturing #Metal3DPrinting

Q: Rob Spiegel, DesignNews "Has 3D printing moved decisively into parts production – as opposed to mostly prototyping?" A: Carl Douglass, DI Labs:  "3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is being used as a manufacturing resource to produce hundreds to tens of thousands of components for end-use applications. The components range from Class I and II medical devices to aerospace, defense, industrial, and consumer goods. We are moving to higher volumes. We can do north of 100,000 parts. These are components that are not injection moldable. 3D printing is more expensive than injection molding, but they could not be done as injection molded parts. Most of our business, 80%, is in production from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands on an annual basis." - Excerpt from full Design News article: https://lnkd.in/gt9AHV2W See you at MD&M Minneapolis at Booth 2311 - 2313 - 2315 #medtech #medicaldevice #medicalinnovation #productdevelopment #productdesign #digitalmanufacturing #3dprinting #additivemanufacturing

Want a preview of the technical session happening this week at MD&M Minneapolis with Carl Douglass, P.E.? Check out his interview about the session topic in Design News magazine. An excerpt: "For decades 3D printing was used primarily for prototyping. In the last decade, it became a go-to technology for spare parts, especially in settings where parts are hard to come by, on a ship or in space. In recent years, additive manufacturing has reached its holy grail, the ability to become a legitimate production choice for components." Full Design News article: https://lnkd.in/gt9AHV2W We hope to see you there! #MDMMinneapolis #medtech #medicaldevice #productdevelopment #digitalmanufacturing

Thanks to everyone who came out and celebrated Digital Manufacturing Oktoberfest with us last night! It was a great reminder of the incredible community of employees, family, clients, partners, and friends we have! #solutionology #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

We're excited for tomorrow's Digital Manufacturing Oktoberfest happening from 4pm - 8pm at our DI Labs facility in Willmar. Don't miss the opportunity to talk with industry experts and tour a digital manufacturing center of excellence operating the latest additive manufacturing technologies. You must register to attend at: https://lnkd.in/gEXrbc4G DI Labs Digital Manufacturing Oktoberfest Wednesday, October 9 from 4pm - 8pm 1740 45th St SE, Willmar, MN 56201 #additivemanufacturing #digitalmanufacturing #productdevelopment #medtech #medicaldevice #manufacturing