Valves
Our Favorite Additive Manufacturing Stories from 2025
Additive Manufacturing Media editors share their ten favorite AM stories and videos from the past year.
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Video: 3 Reasons Baker Hughes Chooses Additive Manufacturing
The energy technology company has developed over a thousand part numbers for additive manufacturing, typically for one of three reasons. Examples in this video.
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Pic of the Week: First AM Copper-Nickel Ship Service Ball Valves for U.S. Navy
According to contractor Fairbanks Morse Defense, the valves will be the first 3D printed assemblies to be installed on U.S. Navy submarines.
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Additively Manufactured Disk Stacks Enable Sustainable Valve Replacement
In a study conducted on the behalf of IMI Retrofit3D, Ricardo found additively manufactured disk stacks to be more sustainable and functional for large and small valves.
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HII Installs First Additively Manufactured Valve Manifold Assembly on Aircraft Carrier
The assembly reflects the shipyard’s pursuit of all opportunities to support construction using additive manufacturing.
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Baker Hughes' "Golden" Build Files Enable Reliable Additive Manufacturing Today, and Repeatable Production Tomorrow
The energy technology manufacturer has already demonstrated that AM can deliver service parts for harsh environments. Now, the key is developing and maintaining a catalog of parts with their processes for consistent production on an as-needed basis.
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Video: 3D Printed Oil and Gas Parts Made of PEEK
Carbon-fiber-reinforced polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) can replace steel in many oil and gas components, providing not just lightweight strength but also corrosion resistance. Here are examples.
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How 3D Printing Improves Hydraulic Servo Valves: The Cool Parts Show #81
Domin has reimagined the hydraulic servo valve to take advantage of AM. The result is a more compact, longer-lasting valve now in 24/7 production via laser powder bed fusion.
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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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3D Printed Inconel Sleeve Protects Critical Valves from Thermal Shock
Valve manufacturer Velan has developed a double-walled sleeve using lattices as thermal insulation to protect critical severe service valves from thermal shock and stress.
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