Metal

Design

Rocket Engine Component 3D Printed in One Piece

Using a laser powder bed fusion machine from Eplus3D and Leap 71’s AI-enabled computational tool, a 3D printed rocket engine was made in one step, with no postprocess machining required. 

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Aerospace

ATI Relocates, Expands Additive Manufacturing Capacity in New Florida Facility

The Margate, Florida, facility supports additive manufacturing of larger metal parts, serving customers across defense, space and more.

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Metal

Ross PFA-Coated Ribbon Blender for Sensitive Applications

Specialized blender has a 5 ft³ working capacity

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Metal

GoEngineer Named Official North American Reseller for Bright Laser Technologies

Partnership brings cutting-edge metal additive manufacturing solutions to the North American market.

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Production

ATI Celebrates Commissioning of AM Products Facility

The new operation is capable of printing parts up to 1.5 meters.

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Metal

Self-Contained, Portable Laser-Wire DED Solution

System ensures mission critical capabilities in any austere terrain or maritime.

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Production

Could Robotic Postprocessing Aid Metal 3D Printing?

Perhaps. Dedicated robotic machining systems can be a cost-effective alternative to removing 3D printed part supports, trimming parts and so on.

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Design

This "Thermos" for Valves Protects From Thermal Stress With Lattices: The Cool Parts Show #80

Velan has developed a 3D printed metal sleeve that protects valves from the inside out, using lattices to insulate them from extremely hot catalyst in a refining operation. 

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Basics

How Gas Flow Helps the Laser | Understanding Laser Powder Bed Fusion

While the use of inert gas prevents oxygen interaction, the flow of this gas performs a valuable function as well: It clears the air for the laser. Part of a series of videos on laser powder bed fusion filmed by looking at an open-source additive manufacturing machine.

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Implants

Meltio Wire-Laser Metal 3D Printing Technology for Bioimplants With Titanium

ATILA Project researchers confirm Meltio metal 3D printing technology by welding wire successfully contributes to the creation of biomedical implants with titanium  

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Polymer SLS 3D Printing