Metal
Smart Layer Software Automates Visual Monitoring for Additive Manufacturing
Smart Layer software conducts a layer-by-layer analysis using computer vision algorithms and convolutional neural networks, then provides anomaly detection in real-time.
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Navy Improves Readiness of USS Bataan With 3D Printing Capability
Crew of USS Bataan completed the first metal 3D part fabrication and replacement for a de-ballast air compressor in only five days using a permanently installed metal 3D printer, demonstrating the impact this technology can have on operational readiness.
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AddUp Participates in $1.5M USAF Research on IN-718 Additive Manufacturing
AddUp is partnering with Zeda to provide critical project support to provide the USAF with a set of manufacturing guidelines to maximize the capabilities of LPBF to meet fleet readiness and sustainment goals.
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JEOL Installing Metal 3D Printer at Cumberland Additive
This will be the first installation of JEOL’s E-beam system in North America, giving it new opportunities to demonstrate the abilities of the system in a dedicated environment for additive manufacturing.
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Solukon Creates Distribution Partnership with URMA
URMA is working with Solukon on the automated depowdering of metal parts.
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Looking to Secure the Supply Chain for Castings? Don't Overlook 3D Printed Sand Cores and Molds
Concerns about casting lead times and costs have many OEMs looking to 3D print parts directly in metal. But don’t overlook the advantages of 3D printed sand cores and molds applied for conventional metal casting, says Humtown leader.
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Overcoming Challenges with 3D Printing Nitinol (and Other Oxygen-Sensitive Alloys) Through Atmospheric Control
3D printed nitinol has potential applications in dental, medical and more but oxygen pickup can make this material challenging to process. Linde shares how atmospheric monitoring and the use of special gas mixtures can help maintain the correct atmosphere for printing this shape alloy and other metals.
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Dyndrite, MIMO Technik, Astro Collaborate on Machine, Material Qualification for 3D Metal Printing
The companies chose to collaborate on the development of the Mastro process in order to streamline and automate a closed-loop source for additive production and qualification.
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Mantle: 3D Printed Molds Address Plastics Industry Lead Time and Skills Shortage
Company now shipping production systems. Steel mold tooling from its TrueShape process can be printed, shaped and sintered in days, and with fewer steps, compared to weeks of lead time for molds made conventionally.
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3D Printing Molds With Metal Paste: The Mantle Process Explained (Video)
Metal paste is the starting point for a process using 3D printing, CNC shaping and sintering to deliver precise H13 or P20 steel tooling for plastics injection molding. Peter Zelinski talks through the steps of the process in this video filmed with Mantle equipment.
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