Prototyping

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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Materials

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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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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Aerospace

Barnes Global Advisors Receives DOD Funding to Develop Resilient Manufacturing Ecosystem

The project funding is tied to critical part needs for the Department of Defense and supports defense industrial base expansion in Western Pennsylvania.

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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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Polymer

BOFA Enables Users to 3D Print Their Own Fume Extraction System Connectors

The company decided to make the ‘print your own connectors’ available in response to customer requests to improve ease of connectivity with BOFA’s extraction systems.

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Materials

PolySpectra’s COR Bio Resin for End-Use Health Care, Consumer 3D Printing

COR Bio features a combination of toughness, biocompatibility and autoclavability, which are critical characteristics for end-use health care and consumer applications.

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Metal

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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ConocoPhillips Sees Oil and Gas Supply Chain Opportunity With Additive Manufacturing

Production of parts when needed and where needed can respond to the oil and gas sector’s multibillion-dollar challenge of holding parts in inventory. The supply chain benefit will justify additive even before the design freedoms are explored.

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Metal

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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