Metal
Gefertec, Linde Partner on Additive 3DMP Research
Gefertec and Linde have partnered with two other companies to research Gefertec’s 3DMP 3D printing process and ultimately determine what gas and oxygen percentage needs to be used to optimize high-production of larger titanium alloy parts.
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Volkmann's PowTrex Enables Safe Metal Powder Transfer
Rapid 2019: Designed to eliminate waste of metal powders and avoid risks when handling materials, the PowTrex from Volkmann is said to work in both normal air environments and under an intert gas.
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Brandenburg University of Technology Installs Lunovu LDM System
A Lunovu Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) system now resides at the Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU) in Cottbus, Germany, to be used by students and staff for mechanical design and manufacturing.
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Why GM’s Electric Future Is Also an Additive Future
Production capacity isn’t the only reason that additive has been slow to make inroads into the automotive industry. There is a larger barrier to entry—one that General Motors and Autodesk are working to overcome.
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How Topology Optimization Could Be the Key to Longer-Lasting Hip Implants
Hip stem implants must support the mechanical loads of the patient’s lifestyle, but should also avoid stress shielding. A team from Altair leveraged simulation, topology optimization and 3D printing to design an optimized hip stem that meets both conditions.
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Markforged Launches H13 Tool Steel for Metal X 3D Printer
Markforged has launched H13 tool steel to be used in its Metal X 3D printer, offering manufacturing professionals a lower-cost option for metal 3D printing.
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Consortium Builds Ship Propeller Via Wire plus Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM)
The robot-driven deposition technology has been successfully applied in a propeller application for the marine industry.
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Optomec Acquires Huffman, Improves Market Reach
Optomec has acquired Huffman to improve metal 3D printing market reach in the energy and aviation industries and widen the use of Directed Energy Deposition (DED), a form of metal 3D printing that both companies offer.
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Triditive Debuts AMCell for Serial Additive Manufacturing
Triditive's AMCell 3D printing platform supports high-volume production of metal components with BASF’s Ultrafuse 316LX filament.
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Top 10 Stories of 2018
Additive manufacturing's advance into production, metal 3D printing and machine learning top the list of this year's most-read stories.
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