Heat Exchangers
Researchers Use Additive Manufacturing to Make Aircraft Propulsion Systems More Eco-Friendly
Project researchers aim to utilize hydrogen fuel cells and additive manufacturing as a pathway to achieve low-emission aviation by 2050. The goal is to recuperate the waste heat of a fuel cell-electric propulsion system, paving the way for a clearer, more sustainable future in aviation.
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 MoreWith Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing (ECAM), Cooling Technology Is Advancing by Degrees
San Diego-based Fabric8Labs is applying electroplating chemistries and DLP-style machines to 3D print cold plates for the semiconductor industry in pure copper. These complex geometries combined with the rise of liquid cooling systems promise significant improvements for thermal management.
Read More8 Cool Parts From Formnext 2023: The Cool Parts Show #65
New additive manufacturing technologies on display at Formnext were in many cases producing notable end-use components. Here are some of the coolest parts we found at this year’s show.
WatchVelo3D Qualifies Aluminum Alloy to Support Formula 1 Customers
Aluminum alloy supports Formula 1 customers by enabling the production of parts requiring high thermal conductivity and durability, and is available to print in both 50 and 100 micron layers.
Read MoreSintavia Receives Strategic Investment from Lockheed Martin
The equity investment will support continued development of Sintavia’s proprietary thermodynamic designs and components.
Read MoreVulcanForms Is Forging a New Model for Large-Scale Production (and It's More Than 3D Printing)
The MIT spinout leverages proprietary high-power laser powder bed fusion alongside machining in the context of digitized, cost-effective and “maniacally focused” production.
Read MoreAddUp’s FormUp 350 Evolution Prints Parts Up to 1 Meter Tall
The FormUp 350 Evolution machine is designed to produce large metal parts with a high level of complexity and precision, which is an ability in high demand in the aeronautics, space, defense and energy sectors.
Read More3D Printed Heat Exchanger Illustrates Siemens' CATCH and Release Approach
Solutions for energy efficiency, sustainability, part repair and more are developing at Siemens’ Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub (CATCH) in North Carolina.
Watch3D Printed Spares, Electrification and Cool Parts: Top 10 Stories of 2022: AM Radio #31
Our top articles and videos from 2022 reflect increasing use of additive manufacturing for replacement parts; growing applications for electric motors; and a maturing user base. Read through the top 10 list or listen to the AM Radio podcast episode all about these stories.
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