Researchers Customize 3D Printed Metal Properties Using Novel Method
Researchers at NTU Singapore and the University of Cambridge have co-developed a 3D printing method that produces metal parts with varying properties. Specifically,... read more »
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3D printing metal technologies like powder bed fusion, metal binder jetting, and directed energy deposition have grown at an explosive pace. Read everything about it here on 3DPrinting.com.
ORNL Advances Flaw Detection for Metal 3D Printing
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have enhanced the flaw detection process in laser powder bed fusion 3D printing, boosting confidence in... read more »
Laser-Enhanced 3D Printing of Steel Aims to Cut Costs
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have unveiled a novel 3D printing technique for metals, addressing the longstanding cost and post-production challenges. This... read more »
Ford’s 3D Printed Coil Enhances Transit Reliability
Ford's exploration into 3D printing has been evident in its operations over recent years. The Valencia Assembly plant in Spain and the Cologne... read more »
University of Birmingham Teams Up for 3D Printing of Precious Metals
The University of Birmingham has joined forces with Cooksongold Additive Manufacturing to develop 3D printable precious metal alloys. Leveraging funds from the Engineering... read more »
Renishaw Boosts Metal 3D Printing Productivity
Renishaw is preparing to unveil its advanced metal 3D printing technology at Formnext in November. The new system, an advancement of their RenAM... read more »
CFK Manufactures Braille Handrail Signs Using PBF-LB
CFK CNC-Fertigungstechnik Kriftel GmbH, a Germany-based company, has secured a contract with Deutsche Bahn to produce additively manufactured braille handrail signs for German... read more »
LUMO Turns to 3D Printing for Compressor Shaft Production
German metal AM company LUMO has collaborated with Chinese company Eplus3D to create prototypes of compressor shafts for the construction industry. These shafts,... read more »
3D Printed Alloy Microstructures Analyzed via X-rays
Cornell University researchers have employed X-rays to inspect the developing microstructure of a 3D printed metal alloy during its printing process. This approach... read more »
GEMCO Partners with NIST AM Powder Consortium
GEMCO, a century-old powder processing firm, has joined NIST's Metal Additive Manufacturing Powder Consortium. This initiative aims to create standardized protocols for AM... read more »
Improving Metal Post-Processing with Pulsed Electrochemical Machining
Thanks to 3D printing, manufacturing has been graced with reduced costs, material waste, and faster design iteration, especially in the metal AM sector.... read more »
UAE Institute Unveils First Locally Developed Metal AM Powder
A new aluminium alloy powder, designed specifically for additive manufacturing, has been unveiled at the AM Conclave conference in Abu Dhabi. The alloy... read more »
Caltech Team Uses AM to Create Virus-sized Structures
Caltech researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in 3D printing metal objects at the nanoscale, with a size of 150 nanometers, comparable to... read more »
Shell’s 3D Printed Gate Valve Gains Certification
In a recent development for the energy sector, Bonney Forge, a company based in Philadelphia, USA, has achieved a milestone by obtaining CE... read more »
DeGen Medical Reveals 3D Printed ALIF Implant
DeGen Medical, Inc., a leading spinal implant manufacturer, has unveiled its new Solar AM implant. Dr. Peter Derman and Dr. Alexander Satin, renowned... read more »
Thyssenkrupp and Impact Labs Team Up to Launch Metal AM Centre in Israel
German industrial engineering and steel manufacturing conglomerate Thyssenkrupp, has joined forces with Impact Labs, an Israeli innovation center, to inaugurate a cutting-edge 3D... read more »
3D Printing Collaboration to Propel Lunar Missions
6K Additive, a pioneer in sustainable materials for additive manufacturing, and Agile Space Industries, renowned in-space propulsion experts, are teaming up to elevate... read more »
Additively Manufactured Bionic Toolholder Secures R&D 100 Award
Pennsylvania-based company Kennametal Inc. has clinched the prestigious 2023 R&D 100 Award for its funky looking additively manufactured toolholder designed specifically for machining... read more »
AMS Receives Innovate UK Funding for Aerospace AM Recycling
In a big step towards sustainable manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing Solutions (AMS) based in Burscough, West Lancashire, UK, has secured funding from Innovate UK... read more »
IperionX Partners with Lockheed Martin for Titanium Plate Printing
In a newly announced collaboration, IperionX, an innovator in sustainable materials, is set to produce titanium plate components for aerospace and defense titan... read more »
