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Renishaw RenAM 500D Provides AM Users with Flexibility, Productivity, Cost Efficiency
The RenAM 500D is the newest addition to Renishaw’s lineup of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) systems.
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3D Printed Spacer Grids for Nuclear Power: The Cool Parts Show #79
Westinghouse Electric Company is exploring laser powder bed fusion as a means of manufacturing spacer grids, critical parts of the fuel rod assemblies used in pressurized water reactors.
WatchIndustrial 3D Printer Shipments Set to Rebound in 2025
Forecasts show shipments of industrial systems are set to rise 15% in 2025 driven by demand for metals printers (particularly powder bed fusion models)
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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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Two 12-Laser AM Machines at Collins Aerospace: Here Is How They Are Being Used
With this additive manufacturing capacity, one room of the Collins Iowa facility performs the work previously requiring a supply chain. Production yield will nearly double, and lead times will be more than 80% shorter.
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Video Tour: Collins Aerospace AM Production Site in West Des Moines
The 12-laser powder bed fusion machines are at the heart of the company’s new production capacity for aircraft engine parts in both aluminum and nickel-based alloy.
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AddUp Receives ASTM Additive Manufacturing Safety Certification
AddUp Inc. announces that it has received the ASTM Additive Manufacturing Safety (AMS) Certification, becoming the first OEM in the AM industry to achieve this significant milestone.
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Consortium Building Metal 3D Printer With Large-Scale Build Volume, Enhanced Productivity
With dimensions up to 1.5 × 1.5 × 2 m, the printer is designed to offer a 12 times larger build volume and a 300% productivity boost compared to current AddUp machines.
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Valve Manufacturer Outlines Path to Qualification for Additive Manufactured Pressure Equipment
In this case study, Samson shares how manufacturers can design and produce pressure equipment using additive manufacturing that is compliant with the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).
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Semiconductors, Tungsten, AM Affordability and More from Formnext 2024: AM Radio #56
The trade show included increased applications for the semiconductor market, machine launches and technology advances aimed at cost cutting, plenty of LFAM and more. Listen to our conversation on Formnext 2024.
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