Metal
AM 4 AM’s HiperAL Aluminum Alloy Offers Enhanced Mechanical Properties for Lightweight Applications
The high-performance aluminum alloy has been specifically designed for additive manufacturing and is well suited space, aeronautic and automotive lightweight applications.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
Xact Metal Works With Uddeholm as It Expands Into Tooling, Molding
Uddeholm’s Corrax for additive manufacturing is a corrosion-resistant, cobalt-free tool and mold steel capable of an A1 surface finish post-polishing.
Read MoreGE Additive Rebrands as Colibrium Additive
As part of the brand name transition, both the Concept Laser and Arcam EBM legacy brands will be retired.
Read MoreFarsoon FS721M CAMS Large Format Metal 3D Printer Offers Continuous Manufacturing Capability
The system features Farsoon’s continuous additive manufacturing solution (CAMS) multilaser platform, which includes eight lasers to enable true additive manufacturing series production with increased automation workflow.
Read MoreAMGTA Releases Preliminary Research Results on Sustainability of Powder and Wire Additive Manufacturing Feedstock
The study evaluated three key metal AM feedstock processing approaches — gas atomization, mechanical milling (specifically ball milling) and wire drawing — to determine specific energy requirements for producing feedstock materials.
Read More3D Printed NASA Thrust Chamber Assembly Combines Two Metal Processes: The Cool Parts Show #71
Laser powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition combine for an integrated multi-metal rocket propulsion system that will save cost and time for NASA. The Cool Parts Show visits NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center.
Read MoreBPMI Chooses Velo3D Metal 3D Printing System to Produce Parts for U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
The fully integrated 3D printing solution will be operated by ATI in a newly established facility that will provide the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program with alternatives to cast parts.
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Rivelin Robotics Leads Project CAMPFIRE to Develop Automated Postprocessing Solutions for Regulated Industries
The participating companies are working to create complete digital postprocessing solutions for the automated finishing of flight parts, orthopedic implants and gas turbine components produced using metal additive manufacturing processes.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
Additive Manufacturing Versus Cavitation
The design freedom possible with laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printing is making it faster and easier to produce complex anticavitation devices for valves.
Read MoreArcomedLab Utilizes Biomedical 3D Printing for 700 Successful Craniomaxilofacial Implants in Latin America
The company specializes in biomedical 3D printing with a focus on patient-centric solutions.
Read MoreFreeform: Binder Jetting Does Not Change the Basics of Manufacturing
Rather than adapting production methodologies to additive manufacturing, this Pennsylvania contract manufacturer adapts AM to production methodologies. In general, this starts with conversation.
Read MoreAccufacture Develops Alchemist 1 Robotic AM Cell Engineered With Meltio’s Wire-Laser Metal 3D printing Technology
This all-in-one additive manufacturing robotic work cell was engineered for seamless integration and rapid deployment for the safe and reliable manufacture and repair of metal parts.
Read MoreSpring 2024 TRX Showcases Projects Designed to Drive Additive Manufacturing Advancement
The America Makes TRX platform promotes exploration with more than 30 highlighted projects that are designed to propel the additive manufacturing industry.
Read MoreVelo3D’s Flow Developer Enhancement Simplifies Parameter Development Process
The Developer enhancement in Velo3D’s Flow print preparation software gives users the freedom to migrate their own 3D printing parameters, even if developed on other brand machines, to a Velo3D Sapphire system where they can take advantage of machine-to-machine repeatability for series production.
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America Makes Announces Recipients of $2.9 Million Defense Project Call
The project award winners are tasked with demonstrating data gathering and analysis methods to drive industrywide metal additive manufacturing operations acceptance.
Angela Osborne
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
Materialise and Renishaw Integrate Systems to Improve Efficiency of Metal 3D Printing
Renishaw system users can now benefit from Materialise’s build processor software as well as its Magics data and build preparation software.
Read MoreVideo: Ergonomics and Economics of Really Big Laser Powder Bed Fusion
The DMP Factory 500 solution currently operating at CIMP-3D offers a look at the equipment and steps necessary to 3D print metal parts at large scale.
Read MoreNikon Lasermeister Metal DED 3D Printer and Scanner Developed for Industrial Applications, Turbine Blade Repair
This technology gives manufacturers the ability to build onto existing parts with high precision and utilize a variety of materials, reducing lead times and minimizing postprocessing requirements.
Read MoreSintavia Plans $25 Million Expansion in Hollywood, Florida
The investments in facilities and equipment will power company’s growth over the coming years, including being able able to meet the demand from the programs it supports for the U.S. Department of Defense.
Read MoreHow Machining Makes AM Successful for Innovative 3D Manufacturing
Connections between metal 3D printing and CNC machining serve the Indiana manufacturer in many ways. One connection is customer conversations that resemble a machining job shop. Here is a look at a small company that has advanced quickly to become a thriving additive manufacturing part producer.
Read MoreMeltio M600 Wire-Laser System Reduces Material Waste, Lead Times While Increasing Manufacturing Flexibility
The Meltio M600 can seamlessly integrate into machine shops and production environments, enabling not only the printing of entire metal parts but also the addition of features to existing components and the repair of damaged surfaces.
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Video: AM for Repair of Large Shafts
Wind power shafts that might once have been scrapped are now returned to service. See the robotic directed energy deposition (DED) and shaft preheating system developed by Ikergune, Izadi and Talens.
Peter Zelinski
Editor-in-Chief, Additive Manufacturing
America Makes Announces IMPACT 2.0 Project Call Worth $6.6 Million in Funding
The deadline for the first set of project proposals is May 29.
Read MorePush-Button DED System Aims for Machine Shop Workflow in Metal AM
Meltio M600 metal 3D printer employs probing, quick-change workholding and wire material stock to permit production in coordination with CNC machines.
Read MoreSidus Space Successfully Launches LizzieSat Hybrid 3D-Printed Satellite
The hybrid 3D-printed satellite was manufactured using Markforged 3D printers for parts that would be incredibly lightweight, durable and custom to the structure to ensure the satellite remains intact during launch and works properly for its full life span in space.
Read MoreEOS M 290 1kW Metal AM System Engineered for Materials, Applications That Demand Higher Intensity
The EOS M 290 1kW metal printer features a one-kilowatt laser with the flexible, midsize frame to deliver the power needed to maximize production of industrial applications for copper and copper alloy, with more materials coming.
Read MoreVelo3D Sapphire Printers Become First Metal 3D Printers to Achieve DOD Green-Level STIG Compliance
The certification allows Sapphire printers to be connected to the DOD’s Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) and gives customers confidence that their metal 3D printers are hardened against potential cyberattacks and other vulnerabilities.
Read MoreTritone Technologies Forges US Strategic Alliance With Adia
Tritone’s technology enables quick and easy switching between a wide variety of metals and ceramics, making it possible to simultaneously manufacture parts of different sizes, shapes and applications.
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