Metal AM
Video: Formalloy Finds Flexibility in Laser Metal Deposition
Melanie Lang, founder and managing director of Formalloy, talks with Senior Editor Stephanie Hendrixson about laser metal deposition (LMD) for multiple materials and applications.
February 22, 2019 - Stephanie Hendrixson
Sponsored
Inspecting Complex Geometries for 3D-Printed Parts
As additive manufacturing moves into the production space, advanced inspection technology is becoming more critical to ensure part quality.
January 22, 2019
Education
Experts Compile Skills, Attributes Necessary for AM Engineers
Additive engineer demand has begun outpacing the supply of qualified workers in the industry. Penn State University banded together a team of experts and implemented focus groups, interviews, location observations and surveys in order to find out what makes a good additive manufacturing (AM) engineer.
February 20, 2019 - Timothy W. Simpson, Katie England and Alicia Grandey, The Pennsylvania State University
Metal AM
Directing the Future of Laser Metal Deposition (LMD)
Formalloy is proving that LMD is for more than repairs and large parts. Fast deposition rates, fine detail capabilities and multimaterial support promise to change how parts are designed and made.
February 18, 2019 - Stephanie Hendrixson
Basics
What Is Directed Energy Deposition?
Analyzing directed energy deposition and powder-bed fusion provides a thorough understanding of the extra machining necessary for a “near-net shape” versus a “net shape” manufacturing process.
February 15, 2019 - Timothy W. Simpson
Technology
AM 101: Binder Jetting
Binder jetting requires no support structures, is accurate and repeatable, and is said to eliminate dimensional distortion problems common in some high-heat 3D technologies. Here is a look at how binder jetting works and its benefits for additive manufacturing.
February 13, 2019 - Katelyn Arnold
Videos
Video: AM Education Means Both Skills and Network
Kevin White, mechanical engineer at the Naval Nuclear Lab and student at Penn State, shares how a higher education in AM provides benefits beyond technical training.
February 11, 2019 - Stephanie Hendrixson
News
AMUG Unveils Keynote Speakers for 2019 Conference
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) has announced the keynote speakers for its 2019 conference. The conference takes place in Chicago, Illinois, and will have nearly 200 presentations, workshops and hands-on training sessions.
February 8, 2019 - Katelyn Arnold
Basics
Video: Where Are We Heading with Additive Manufacturing?
Increasing demands for additive end-to-end production processes, machine learning and product customization are driving additive manufacturing forward. Peter Zelinski explains where AM is heading in this video filmed at last year’s Additive Manufacturing Conference.
February 6, 2019 - Katelyn Arnold
Design for Additive
Simulation Supports Custom 3D-Printed Knife
Build simulation revealed that distortion was likely to occur in this custom chef’s knife. Thermal shrouding and an unusual support structure were used to counter it.
February 4, 2019 - Stephanie Hendrixson
Videos
Video: Looking Through an "AM Lens"
Alan Suarez Garcia, advanced manufacturing engineer at GE Healthcare and master's student at Penn State, explains how this degree program changes how he looks at manufacturing.
February 1, 2019 - Stephanie Hendrixson
Technology
Additive Manufacturing for Large Parts
Powder-bed fusion is driving the hype for additive manufacturing right now, but it may not be the best answer. Directed energy deposition is a strong contender.
January 30, 2019 - Timothy W. Simpson
Basics
Density Parameters in AM: Measurement and Relevance
For powder material used in additive manufacturing, “density” has various meanings. The different density definitions are useful in different ways.
January 25, 2019 - Tony Thornton, Director of Technical Information, Micromeritics Instrument Corporation