Metal

Supply Chain

DMG MORI Develops, Manufactures Lasertec 30 SLM for US Market

The machine features several key advancements, including adaptive beam control which enables dynamic changes to laser power, laser speed and laser beam profile.

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Metal

AddUp AISI 420 Steel Enables More Complex, Efficient Injection Tooling Molds

This stainless steel is commonly used to manufacture molds for plastic injection molding, as it has both high mechanical strength and good corrosion resistance.

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Implants

NMPA Certifies Farsoon 3D Printed Tantalum Interspinal Fusion Cage

The company says the additively manufactured implants can be fully customized according to patients’ conditions, and the trabecular microstructure can achieve a high porosity of 68-78% to promote bone tissue and vessel fusion.

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United Performance Metals Is the One-Stop Build Plate Shop for Production AM

United Performance Metals (UPM) started producing build plates for metal 3D printing in 2019. Now, the company offers full refurbishment and inventory management for this critical additive supply — with more to come.

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Supply Chain

Visser Precision Joins Velo3D Global Contract Manufacturing Network

The number of high-performance superalloys certified for additive manufacturing continues to grow as Visser Precision purchases first Velo3D Sapphire printer calibrated for Hanes 214 — with customers in aerospace, defense, automotive and industrial tooling.

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DED

Infrared Camera Supports Real-Time Process Control for Laser Metal Deposition and Cladding

New Infrared Technologies’ Clamir system provides continuous meltpool monitoring for cladding and directed energy deposition 3D printing.

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Materials

KBM Advanced Materials Develops GRCop-42 Powder Supply

RocketPowder was developed to meet the needs of the GRCop-42 supply chain.

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Supply Chain

Neighborhood 91 Expands, With Metal Powder Works and HAMR Now Open

Ribbon cuttings for the Pittsburgh campus's newest tenants coincided with the announcement that a DOD-funded resilient manufacturing program will also be developed at the site. 

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Basics

Video: What Is Electron Beam Melting (EBM)?

Electron beam melting is the higher-energy metal 3D printing process offering advantages when it comes to productivity and thermal stresses. Here is an introduction to EBM.

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Soniclayer 1600 Combines Ultrasonic 3D Printing With CNC Milling

The printer features an ultrasonic additive manufacturing 3D printing process which generates very little heat, making it possible to embed electronics, fiber optics, sensors and other components inside these prints.

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