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Dealing With Dross in Laser Powder Bed Fusion

Researchers in Denmark are uncovering the secrets of meltpool morphology with advanced simulation tools for computational fluid dynamics (CFD).

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Metal

Sandvik Osprey HWTS 50 Hot Work Tool Steel Developed for Enhanced Printability

The material offers improved tempering and thermal fatigue resistance as well as thermal conductivity compared to conventional H-class hot work tool steels.  

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Metal

Dyndrite Enhances LPBF Pro Software for Expanded Program Control

The updated Dyndrite LPBF Pro offers expanded supports control, integrated learning and expanded Renishaw metal 3D printer compatibility.

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LPBF

ASTM and EOS Expand AM Machine Operator Certification Program

The ASTM International Powder Bed Fusion – Laser Beam (PBF-LB) Machine Operator Certification program now includes both the EOS M 290 and EOS M 400 platforms.

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Design

Preassembled Turbojet Engine, 3D Printed in One Build: The Cool Parts Show #75

Turbojet engines typically consist of hundreds or thousands of parts, but this engine — 2023 winner of The Cool Parts Showcase for Best Proof of Concept — was 3D printed as just two pieces, with the monolithic rotor embedded inside the stationary engine shell. 

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LPBF

Lessons in Personalized Production From the 3D Systems Surgical Guide Process

Tailor-made manufacturing is one of AM’s richest possibilities, but the success factors inevitably draw on more than AM.

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LPBF

Additive Industries Adds In-Process Quality Monitoring to MetalFab LPBF Systems

Additive Industries is extending the capabilities of its MetalFab series of LPBF printers with the addition of Additive Assurance’s AMiRIS in situ process monitoring to inspect quality during production.

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Depowdering 

Solukon Upgrades SFM-AT350/-E Depowdering System to Handle Larger, Heavier Parts

The SFM-AT350/-E depowdering system can accommodate the increased weight due to an adapted arm design, which means that the chamber volume and the associated inert gas consumption remain the same.

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EOS Additive Minds Academy Opens Space for Hands-On AM Training

The engineering, consulting and education arm of EOS has offered training in various capacities before now, but a new physical footprint at the company’s Novi, Michigan, facility will make AM training more accessible and affordable.

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Aerospace

Nikon Corp. Opens California Technology Center to Provide Customer Support

The center offers a variety of solutions and services aimed at accelerating customer adoption, scaling and supply chain in metal additive manufacturing.

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