Sustainability

Robots

Video: Construction 3D Printing with Robotics, Geopolymer

Alquist 3D is aiming to revolutionize construction and infrastructure with large-format robotic 3D printing using a carbon-neutral material.

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Metal

BLT Supports Successful Flight and Recovery Test of Longyun Liquid Oxygen-Methane Engine

This 10-km-level test represents China's largest scale vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) flight trial for reusable rockets to date.

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How 3D Printing Aids Sustainability for Semiconductor Equipment: The Cool Parts Show Bonus

Hittech worked with its customer to replace fully machined semiconductor trays with trays made via DED by Norsk Titanium. The result is dramatic savings in tool consumption and material waste.

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Energy & Power

3D Printed Seal for Geothermal Power: The Cool Parts Show #73

Plugging a hole is a complex challenge when it’s a well for geothermal power. Additive manufacturing produces a shape-changing stainless steel seal for high-temperature applications deep underground.

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Sustainability

Video: A Mechanical Method for Metal Powder Production

Metal Powder Works has developed a method for producing powders from solid barstock, no melting required. This video covers how the process works and benefits of mechanical production of powders.

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Ceramic

Italian Furniture Maker Uses WASP Technology to Create 3D Printed Pendant Lamps

The versatility of 3D printed ceramic enabled the designers to shape a weave reminiscent of the beehive concept, enhanced by the light source.

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Heat Exchangers

Researchers Use Additive Manufacturing to Make Aircraft Propulsion Systems More Eco-Friendly

Project researchers aim to utilize hydrogen fuel cells and additive manufacturing as a pathway to achieve low-emission aviation by 2050. The goal is to recuperate the waste heat of a fuel cell-electric propulsion system, paving the way for a clearer, more sustainable future in aviation.  

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Recycling

MolyWorks Officially Rebrands as Continuum Powders and Appoints New CEO

As part of its rebranding, MolyWorks Materials Corp. has changed its name to Continuum Powders Corp. to become a single, unified brand that more accurately represents the future and differentiators of this sustainable metal powders company which focuses on innovation.

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Defense

America Makes’ Summer Research Project Call Worth $2.1 Million

The RFP includes 6 topic areas of focus with research project proposals due by August 16, at 5 p.m. (ET).

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Machine Tool Drawbar Made With Additive Manufacturing Saves DMG MORI 90% Lead Time and 67% CO2 Emission

A new production process for the multimetal drawbar replaces an outsourced plating step with directed energy deposition, performing this DED along with roughing, finishing and grinding on a single machine.

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