Metal
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
AML3D Opens US Tech Center with Advanced AM
AML3D Limited announces its U.S. technology center in Stow, Ohio (‘Stow’) is now fully operational.
Read MoreCurtiss-Wright, Sintavia Deliver First Submarine Component Utilizing AM
Curtiss-Wright’s EMS Division has delivered the first submarine component with an additively manufactured impeller that will be installed in a U.S. Navy vessel.
Read MoreTwo 12-Laser AM Machines at Collins Aerospace: Here Is How They Are Being Used
With this additive manufacturing capacity, one room of the Collins Iowa facility performs the work previously requiring a supply chain. Production yield will nearly double, and lead times will be more than 80% shorter.
Read MoreEndeavor 3D, CADmore Collaborate to Strengthen AM Foothold in Southeast US
Endeavor 3D and CADmore will work together to push forward new advancements in the additive design and manufacturing industry.
Read MoreVideo Tour: Collins Aerospace AM Production Site in West Des Moines
The 12-laser powder bed fusion machines are at the heart of the company’s new production capacity for aircraft engine parts in both aluminum and nickel-based alloy.
Read MoreSiemens Expands U.S. Additive Manufacturing Research, Development Initiatives
The company plans to leverage its motion control, automation hardware, digitalization software and technology capabilities at its Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub (CATCH) to serve as an ecosystem platform for machine builders, machine users and additive design engineers.
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Tier 1 Automotive Supplier Achieves ROI on Metal 3D Printer Within 6 Months
Mahle acquired a laser powder bed fusion machine from Xact Metal to alleviate interruptions to its internal machine shop and reliance on suppliers for manufacturing aids.
Peggy Malnati
MMT, Contributing Writer, MoldMaking Technology
Consortium Building Metal 3D Printer With Large-Scale Build Volume, Enhanced Productivity
With dimensions up to 1.5 × 1.5 × 2 m, the printer is designed to offer a 12 times larger build volume and a 300% productivity boost compared to current AddUp machines.
Read MoreBeehive Industries Awarded $12.4M Defense Contract for 30 3D Printed Jet Engines
The aim of Beehive’s project is to demonstrate the value of its additive manufacturing methods to produce engines faster and more affordably without compromising performance.
Read MoreValve Manufacturer Outlines Path to Qualification for Additive Manufactured Pressure Equipment
In this case study, Samson shares how manufacturers can design and produce pressure equipment using additive manufacturing that is compliant with the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).
Read MoreAssonic Develops Automated System for Processing Reactive Metal Powders Without Gas Loss
Formnext 2024: The Assonic SPC 500 system features a closed circuit for conveying both powder and gas to eliminate gas loss while processing reactive metal powders in additive manufacturing.
Read More1000 Kelvin Enhances AI-Automated Build Prep Workflow Software for Metal 3D Printing
Formnext 2024: 1000 Kelvin has expanded its flagship AMAIZE AI co-pilot software to include a more comprehensive suite of advanced automation tools for metal laser powder bed fusion workflows.
Read MorePrint Genius 150 Double Wavelength’s Infrared and Green Lasers Can Operate Alternately on Same Work Area
Formnext 2024: Prima Additive will also display the Ianus Robotic Cell, which is a multiprocess robotic cell with a flexible system that supports various laser processes and integrates seamlessly with production lines through Siemens software.
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The Top 10 Additive Manufacturing Stories of 2024
Defense, space exploration, thermal management — these are some of the topics that captured the Additive Manufacturing audience’s interest in 2024. But there’s also an overarching theme: Don't wait for additive manufacturing to be perfect. Instead, leverage the applications perfect for AM.
Jodee McElfresh
Digital Associate Editor, Additive Manufacturing and CompositesWorld
Powder2Powder Atomization System Upcycles Powder Waste and Enables Custom Powder Production for Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2024: The patented technology offers a complete solution for both recycling and custom alloy powder production.
Read MoreAddimetal’s K2-2 Metal Binder Jet System Features Compact Design, Large Printhead
Formnext 2024: The machine features an open system enabling the use of non-proprietary binders to offer users greater material flexibility.
Read MoreCorona AFX-2000 Beam-Shaping Laser Boosts Productivity for LPBF Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2024: The laser’s increased power results in higher productivity and lower cost per part, while maintaining the stability needed to produce high-quality parts.
Read MoreCaracol Develops Vipra AM Robotic Metal DED 3D Printing Platform for Manufacturing Large-Scale Metal Parts
Formnext 2024: The integrated DED metal platform for large-scale components combines hardware and software with advanced robotic monitoring and automation.
Read MoreReplique Enhances 3D Printing Material Hub, Expands Production Network With Traditional Technologies
Formnext 2024: Replique has also collaborated with several health care providers to develop 3D printed innovations such as a fully 3D printed containment valve and new rollator with a 3D printed frame.
Read More3D Printed Metal Vibenite 350 Testing Indicates Biocompatibility for Implant Use
The material is both wear and corrosive resistant, and could be well suited as an implant material where wear resistance is essential, such as human joints.
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Renishaw, Canada Makes Join Forces to Advance AM in Canada
Renishaw and Canada Makes will focus on applying AM technology to a broader range of sectors while scaling up production, helping advance the transition from prototyping to mass manufacture.
Jann Bond
Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
US Navy Successfully Utilizes Additec’s Liquid Metal Jetting Technology While Afloat
The U.S. Navy successfully used a Liquid Metal Jetting (LMJ) 3D printer aboard one of its vessels, enabling them to print high-strength aluminum alloy parts on-demand while in port. This innovation can change how critical parts are manufactured in remote or challenging environments to potentially reshape naval operations.
Read MoreCollaborators Developing Green Part Processing Solution for Cold Metal Fusion Technology
Formnext 2024: The AutoSmooth project was launched last year to develop a fully automated process chain for unpacking, depowdering and surface treatment of cold metal fusion parts.
Read More3D Printing Enables a Larger "Sweet Spot" Relative to This Golf Club's Size: The Cool Parts Show #77
Cobra Puma Golf's Limit3D iron uses 3D printed stainless lattices to remove weight from the interior so that it can be reintroduced with tungsten inserts that lower the center of gravity. The combination offers a smaller, sleeker club head with the forgiveness of a larger one.
Read MoreSolukon’s SFM-AT1500-S Depowdering System Handles Heavy-Duty Requirements and Dimensions
Formnext 2024: The Solukon SFM-AT1500-S metal powder removal system can accommodate parts that weight more than 2 tons.
Read MoreCustom Molder Applies Polymer, Metal 3D Printing for Productivity Gains
Custom injection molder Westec Plastics Corp. uses 3D printed end-of-arm tooling for automation as well as inserts printed in metal.
Read MoreVideo: Hybrid Manufacturing Without Melting: Hermle’s Metal Powder Application (MPA) Process
The Metal Powder Application (MPA) process uses cold spray to apply metal to an existing workpiece. Because the material deforms rather than melts, MPA opens new possibilities for functional grading and other multimaterial applications.
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