NeuBeam 3D Printing Process Is an Update for Electron Beam Melting
The recently introduced Calibur3 system from Wayland Additive overcomes challenges to bring new materials and capabilities to EBM metal 3D printing.
Stephanie Hendrixson
Senior Editor, Additive Manufacturing
Collaborators Publish Overview of Disposal Procedures for Powder Condensate
Sintavia partners with the AMGTA and Triumvirate Environmental Inc. to publish overview of proper handling procedures for powder condensate waste generated as part of the PBF additive manufacturing process.
Solukon Digital Factory Tool Integrates AM Automation, Quality Assurance
System is designed to increase efficiency and ensure continuous quality control in additive manufacturing.
3D Printed Nitinol Opens New Possibilities for Arterial Stents
Researchers at Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, have created the first self-expanding nitinol stents made via powder bed fusion. The project points to more opportunities with this shape memory alloy.
Desktop Metal Launches Desktop Health for Patient-Specific Solutions
Health care business leverages Desktop Metal’s portfolio of AM solutions for current and future applications spanning dentistry, orthodontics, dermatology, orthopedics, cardiology, plastic surgery, and printed regenerative tissues and grafts.
ExOne, Ford Motor Co. Develop Aluminum Binding Jetting Process
This aluminum engine block model, 3D printed in 6061, demonstrates the high resolution and geometric control that can be produced in a new binder jet 3D printing and sintering process developed by Ford and ExOne.
Desktop Metal, Uniformity Labs Develop Fully Dense, Sinterable Aluminum
Uniformity 6061 aluminum will be available exclusively to Desktop Metal customers as part of its ongoing partnership with Uniformity Labs.
Reusable, 3D Printed Copper Filter: The Cool Parts Show #28
In this episode of The Cool Parts Show, we learn how controlled porosity obtained through binder jetting can be applied to build metal filters capable of trapping — and even eliminating — virus particles.
Stephanie Hendrixson
Senior Editor, Additive Manufacturing
Navy Awards $1.5M Contract for Meld Technology for Metal Printing, Repair
Program will further the Navy’s ability to support critical operations by delivering instructions and training for repair and printing of naval metal parts on site at the shipyard.
Sintavia Acquires Three More GE Additive Arcam A2X EB Printers
Company using them to manufacture high-precision structural titanium components for the aerospace and defense industry.
Esprit Collaboration with CETIM Aims at Binder Jetting Technology
Esprit’s additive suite products improve interoperability between software and machines for binder jetting.
Digital Metal Adds Pure Copper to Metal Binder Jetting System
Thermal and conductive properties of pure copper open new 3D printing possibilities within many industries.
Solukon Upgrades Automated Powder Removal Units for Large Parts
Systems are now reinforced to handle larger parts and feature a joystick to improve and individualize controlling, and an optional impactor system for breaking up clogged powder bulks.
Video: Why the Failure? First Episode of Our New Series About Process Challenges in AM
Professor of additive manufacturing Tim Simpson joins me to talk about 3D printing fails and what they teach. Follow #AMWTF on LinkedIn, where we will debut each new failed build ahead of every episode.
Metal 3D Printed Part Has Unplanned Feature, Not Part of the Design — AM: Why the Failure? #2
This component for the oil and gas industry features a shelf through the lattice structure that does not appear in the CAD model. How did it get there? The answer does not involve STL, but we talk about that anyway.
Peter Zelinski
Editor-in-Chief, Additive Manufacturing
EOS Introduces NickelAlloy IN939 for Turbine, Energy Applications
Material offers great tensile properties, validation, reliability and crack resistance, which opens industrial 3D printing options for turbines and other energy industry applications.
AMEXCI, SLM Solutions Strengthen Collaboration on AM Application Studies
AMEXCI invests in the SLM500, a selective laser melting machine, for application studies to further accelerate the industrialization of metal-based additive manufacturing (AM).
BASF Ultrafuse 316L Stainless Steel Qualified for MakerBot Method 3D Printers
Users can explore printing rigid 316L stainless steel parts for industrial applications alongside advanced engineering polymers and composites on Method with the MakerBot Labs Experimental Extruder.
3D Printed Scapula Customized for Patient: The Cool Parts Show #25
A patient treated for a tumor of the shoulder blade was able to preserve full use of the arm thanks to an implant tailored to the precise form of the original scapula and made through electron beam melting.
ExOne Developing Portable 3D Printing Factory for Defense Department
Company awarded contract to create a special military-edition 3D printer capable of binder jet 3D printing more than 20 metal, ceramic and other powder materials into direct final products or tooling.
Xact Metal Partners with GoEngineer for Sales, Service Support
GoEngineer to provide sales and service for Xact Metal to customers in western United States.
Big Ideas in AM: 10 Examples of 3D-Printed Tooling
Additive manufacturing can aid conventional manufacturing through the production of tooling. This article showcases 10 clever uses of 3D-printed tooling.
Stephanie Hendrixson
Senior Editor, Additive Manufacturing
More Than Meets the Eye to Cobra’s 3D Printed Putter
Cobra Golf drew attention in November 2020 with the launch of a limited-edition putter with metal 3D printed head. What this club says about product development, reshoring manufacturing and the future of consumer goods.
ExOne’s Metal Designlab 3D Printing System Features Two-Step Process
ExOne collaborates with Rapidia to incorporate its two-step 3D printing technology, which enables water-bound metal and ceramic parts to go directly from a printer into a furnace without a debinding step.
Graphmatech’s Graphene Technology Enhances Copper Processability
Research shows graphene lowers reflectivity of copper powder to achieve more dense AM printed parts.
3D Systems Chosen for Army Novel Thermal Application Project
Research seeks to create topologically optimized heat exchangers that will enable disruptive advancements in U.S. Army munitions technology.
Making a Slow Decision on a Fast Technology: Evaluating the Business Case for Multi-Laser Powder Bed Fusion
A data-driven approach to laser powder bed fusion reveals how companies can get cost out of parts and match productivity to customer requirements. Part Three of a three-part series.
Desktop Metal’s Studio System 2 Simplifies Low-Volume Metal 3D Printing
System features a two-step process that eliminates the need for a solvent debind phase.
