Prototyping

Metal

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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CW’s Virtual Tech Days Event Examines Composites in Space

Register and mark your calendars for the one-day webinar event “CW Tech Days: New Space Applications” on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Six presentations will highlight composite developments contributing to advances in space exploration.

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Micro

Researchers Develop Single-Photon Method for Large-Scale, Laser-Based 3D Nanoprinting

The technology produces high-resolution nanostructures faster and less expensively than traditional laser nanoprinting. It can use less expensive light sources as simple as a laser pointer, which can reduce the tool cost by 10 to 100 times.

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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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Advances in Laser Powder Bed Fusion Thanks to Simulation

Research reveals that adjustments to laser path can reduce the formation and severity of dross forming on down-facing surfaces. Simulation could enable real-time adjustment to mitigate this problem during 3D printing. 

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MRO/Sustainment

Video: Enabling the Digital Inventory with 3D Printing

Würth Additive Group’s Digital Inventory Service (DIS) platform aims to make it easy and secure to store part files in digital inventory, and deploy the data for manufacturing as required. See a demo in this video filmed at IMTS 2024. 

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Shorter Supply Chains, Reduced Cavitation

Baker Hughes has replaced its assembled trim stacks for industrial valves with 3D printed versions that can be built all as one piece. The devices counter cavitation to protect the valves, and the change in manufacturing method has enabled the company to bring most of this production in-house. 

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Production

Lithoz CeraFab System S320 LCM Printer Designed for Efficient, High-Capacity Industrial Serial Production

Formnext 2024: The system offers a build speed of up to 150 layers per hour and layer thickness of 20–200 µm.

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Software

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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Tooling

How 3D Printing Aids Automation, and How Additive Will Reach Farther With Robots: AM Radio #55

Robots & Autonomy editor Julia Hider joins the AM Radio podcast for an episode all about the ways that 3D printing and robotics are advancing and assisting each other. 

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