Oil & Gas
3D Printed Inconel Sleeve Protects Critical Valves from Thermal Shock
Valve manufacturer Velan has developed a double-walled sleeve using lattices as thermal insulation to protect critical severe service valves from thermal shock and stress.
Stephanie Hendrixson
Executive Editor, Additive Manufacturing
Baker Hughes Successfully Implements Oqton Manufacturing OS System to Optimize Additive-Driven Manufacturing Workflow
3D Systems say this successful implementation demonstrates its Oqton Manufacturing OS’ ability to accelerate the design and production of additively manufactured parts across the entire manufacturing workflow to increase efficiency and facilitate regulatory compliance.
Read More3YourMind Partners With Nigeria’s RusselSmith to Develop Spare Parts for Oil, Gas Industry
RusselSmith is using 3YourMind’s software to identify viable parts for optimization and production using additive technology. Optimized parts will then be added to a digital inventory interface, enabling RusselSmith to streamline pricing, delivery and order operations for its customers.
Read MoreDigital Manufacturer Partners With Maritime, Offshore Specialist for MENA Regional Expansion
Immensa will serve as the exclusive distributor within the maritime and offshore sectors for Pelagus 3D’s products in the Middle East and North Africa region, and act as the exclusive service provider for projects initiated through Pelagus 3D’s platform in the territory.
Read MoreThe Rise of AM Factories, Metal 3D Printing, Machining Synergy and Favorite Stories from 2023: AM Radio #47
Additive Manufacturing Media editors reflect on the top 10 stories by pageviews and then share their favorites, regardless of ranking, in this podcast episode.
Read MoreElementum 3D’s High-Strength Aluminum Alloy Eliminates Need for Heat Treatment
Elementum 3D’s A5083-RAM5 aluminum alloy enables manufacturers to print advanced components from a high-strength aluminum alloy with reduced postprocessing time and cost.
Read MoreConocoPhillips 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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Velo3D Qualifies New Superalloy for Use in Its Sapphire Printers
New nickel-based Höganäs Amperprint 0233 Haynes 282 powder enhances the capabilities of Velo3D’s end-to-end solution for customers in oil and gas, aviation, energy, space and other high-value applications.
Read MoreKennametal KAR85-AM-K is Corrosion-Resistant Tungsten Carbide for Additive Manufacturing
KAR85-AM-K is said to combine the wear performance of conventional tungsten carbide with the design flexibility of 3D printing to produce high-performance parts for oil and gas, power generation and more.
Read MoreDesktop Metal Acquires Aidro Metal Additive Manufacturer
Acquisition gives Desktop Metal unique application expertise to accelerate adoption of additive manufacturing 2.0 by major OEMS in hydraulics, oil and gas, aerospace, machinery and other industrial sectors.
Read MoreZeiss Evaluates Additive Manufacturing Methods for Oil, Gas Industry
Alliance is researching additive manufacturing of value and critical components of Brazil’s oil and gas industry for onshore and offshore environments.
Read MoreMetal 3D Printed Part Has Unplanned Feature, Not Part of the Design — AM: Why the Failure? #2
This component for the oil and gas industry features a shelf through the lattice structure that does not appear in the CAD model. How did it get there? The answer does not involve STL, but we talk about that anyway.
Read MoreSumitomo Makes Strategic Investment in Sintavia
The minority investment will support additive manufacturing advances for the aerospace and oil and gas industries.
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Direct Metal Deposition Extends Life of Sensors
A specialized welding system equipped with a powder nozzle for direct metal deposition helps to extend the life of oil and gas sensors.
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