Energy & Power
Printing Solid, Simple Metal Parts in Minutes, Spee3D Process Is Competition for Casting
Kinetic energy additive process bonds metal not through melting, but with the use of compressed shop air.
Read MoreDirect Metal Deposition Extends Life of Sensors
A specialized welding system equipped with a powder nozzle for direct metal deposition helps to extend the life of oil and gas sensors.
Read MoreORNL to Test Strangpresse Extruder for Polymer 3D Printing
The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has entered into a research and development agreement to evaluate an extruder from Strangpresse.
Read MoreAM System Using TIG Welding and Robot Relies on Flexible Enclosure for Gas Protection
The WAAM system has demonstrated the ability to produce a titanium aircraft part, but titanium in particular requires protection against oxidation.
Read MoreVideo: Additive Manufacturing of Metal Matrix Composites for High-Hardness Parts
Combining a ductile phase with a hard phase in a single build generates hard ferrous parts without cracking. Possibilities now include additive manufacturing of cutting tools, dies, bearings and downhole hardware.
WatchVideo: Racing Engine Oil Pump Gear Produced through Additive Manufacturing
High complexity and low quantity made this critical part a candidate for 3D printing.
WatchNumbers Describe Additive Manufacturing’s Advantage
Airbus quantifies the material and energy savings it will realize on parts that are 3D printed.
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