New Alloy Developed for Implant Infection Resistance
Researchers at Washington State University (WSU) have developed a surgical implant using 3D printing that exhibits a high degree of resistance to bacteria,... read more »
3D Printing Metal
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.
Volkmann vLoader Enhances Metal Powder Handling for 3D Printing
Volkmann USA, a manufacturer of pneumatic vacuum conveying equipment, recently introduced the vLoader metal powder conveyor. This new system, designed for direct installation... read more »
CavGenX Prints Advanced Heat Pump Turbine
CavGenX, an Infinity Turbine subsidiary, has unveiled a new 3D printed heat pump turbine. This innovation is engineered for dual purposes: providing closed-loop... read more »
3D Printing Aids USS Bataan Repairs at Sea
The USS Bataan, an amphibious assault ship, demonstrated the practical application of additive manufacturing in maritime settings by successfully fabricating a vital component... read more »
Equispheres Acknowledged by US Army for Advancing Materials Technology
Equispheres, based in Ottawa, Canada, has been acknowledged by the US Army as a significant contributor to manufacturing and sustainment capabilities for the... read more »
3D Printing Used to Optimize Maritime Spare Parts Supply
Pelagus 3D has successfully delivered an additively manufactured Return Oil Standpipe for the TYSLA RoRo vessel. The maritime and offshore industries are witnessing... read more »
Copper Printing Gets Enhanced for Aerospace Applications
Linde and the Ariane Group are pioneering improvements in 3D printing copper alloys for rocket combustion chambers. Their collaboration centers on refining the... read more »
3D Printed Pressure Vessel Surpasses Test Expectations
The Finnish metal industry has achieved a new milestone with its largest metal 3D print, a pressure vessel, enduring a pressure of 111... read more »
Advancements in Valve Trim Technology by Emerson
Emerson recently unveiled its Fisher Whisper Trim Technology, designed to enhance noise reduction in rotary and globe valves. This technology integrates additive manufacturing... read more »
Foundry Lab and Eaton Collaborate on Optimized Additive Manufacturing
Foundry Lab, a prominent player in advanced manufacturing technologies, has partnered with Eaton Corporation to enhance prototyping and additive manufacturing processes. Utilizing microwave... read more »
Conflux Technology Prints Argon Gas Heat Exchanger for 3D Printer
Australian company Conflux Technology and partner AMCM have recently shown their 3D printed argon heat exchanger to the world. The company first initiated... read more »
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 »
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 »
