Metal 3D Printing
Materials Engineered for Additive Manufacturing
Carpenter Additive develops, manufactures, and distributes high-performance metal powder for demanding additive manufacturing (AM) applications. Powder-to-part AM capabilities are backed by nearly 135 years of materials development and manufacturing expertise….
3DPOD Episode 184: Specialty Additive Metal Solutions with Chris Prue, United Performance Metals
Chris Prue, who initially honed his skills in the Quality department at GE, later transitioned to GE Aviation, where he ascended to the role of Additive and Process Manager. His…
Print the Change: Towards a More Efficient and Sustainable Future
During this period of rapid technological transformation being experienced today, there’s no force capable of helping manufacturers realize all the benefits of industry 4.0 quite like additive manufacturing (AM) and…
The Winds of Change in Metal 3D Printing
The famous rock ballad by the Scorpions, Winds of Change is my inspiration. I would change it to the “Gas Path of Change” but then that is really hard to…
3D Printing News Briefs, January 20, 2024: FDM, LPBF, Underwater 3D Printer, Racing, & More
We’re starting off with a process certification in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, and then moving on to research about solute trapping, laser powder bed fusion, and then moving on…
EPSON and Development Bank of Japan Bet on 3DEO’s Metal 3D Printing Tech
Japanese investment into the additive manufacturing (AM) sector is increasing and it’s bringing new, powerful players to the table. Los Angeles-based 3DEO announced a substantial investment from the Development Bank…
U.S. Open Tennis Racket Design Brought to Life with Metal 3D Printing
All Design Lab recently partnered with Protolabs to create one of the most unique tennis rackets to date. The design is inspired by the original inhabitants of New York City…
Baking up an Additive Manufacturing Delicacy
Baking is my favorite hobby, and it’s a lot more like engineering than you think. Baking requires both meticulous planning and process control – a journey where the end result…
Norsk Titanium Ships Metal 3D Printed Parts to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Norsk Titanium (NTI.OL) has long been blazing a path in the challenging field of producing flight-critical hardware using directed energy deposition (DED). Achieving a significant milestone, the Norwegian firm successfully…
Current and Future Applications for Directed Energy Deposition
Directed energy deposition (DED) has emerged as a transformative technology, with its inherent ability to build new components, repair existing components, and enhance performance through multi-material solutions. This technology operates…
AddUp Appoints New CEO, Julien Marcilly
In late 2023, AddUp, a global metal additive manufacturing (AM) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), welcomed Julien Marcilly as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Frank Moreau. AddUp, a joint…
PECM Techique Brings Precision to Post-Processing of Metal 3D Printed Parts
According to the “Post-Processing for Additive Manufacturing: Market Analysis and Forecast” report from Additive Manufacturing Research, metal post-processing revenues are forecasted to reach $1.4 billion by 2031. This isn’t simply…
Long Live AM! Design Impacts of Innovation
At the end of 2023, we saw a lot of conjecture about the demise of 3D printing and rise of Additive Manufacturing (AM). Tim Simpson and I took the road…
Zeda Officially Opens Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Ohio with Velo3D Happy Hour
A month after PrinterPrezz and subsidiary Vertex Manufacturing rebranded as Zeda last year, I had the opportunity to visit the company’s new advanced manufacturing digital foundry in Ohio. At the…
3D Printing News Briefs, January 13, 2024: OEM Certification, 3D Printed Dentures, & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs today, we’re talking about metal 3D printing and certifications, 3D printed dentures, freeform optics, and 3D printed swan eggs. Read on for all the details!…
Which Metal Dominates the 3D Printing Market? – AMR’s Chart of the Week
The “Chart of the Week” from Additive Manufacturing Research (AMR) is a weekly segment that offers readers a dive into the additive manufacturing (AM) landscape, showcasing pivotal statistics and trends derived from…
3D Printing Resilience: the Case of Fiber Lasers
Since at least 2020, additive manufacturing (AM) has become more and more synonymous with the concept of supply chain resilience. In 2024, there is almost guaranteed to be a striking…
3D Printing Savvy Rocket Lab Lands $515M Space Force Defense Contract
After reaching a new annual launch record with its 10th Electron mission in December 2023, Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) announced a contract with the Space Development Agency (SDA) – a…
GKN Aerospace Invests £50M in Sustainable 3D Printing
Leading UK aerospace manufacturer, GKN Aerospace, announced that it will be investing £50 million (about $64 million) in the company’s additive manufacturing (AM) capabilities at its Trollhättan, Sweden facility. £12…
Why Choose Metal Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printing for Your Business
Metal powder bed fusion (MPBF) is a 3D printing technology where a high-powered energy source fuses particles of metal powder into complex shapes. MPBF is a popular metal 3D printing…
Metal AM in 2023 Survey: A Free Resource to Drive Industry Expansion
In an era where digital manufacturing technologies are rapidly evolving, the “Metal AM in 2023 Survey: How do we expand production in Metal Additive Manufacturing Survey” stands out as a…
Airbus Subsidiary Rings in the Holidays with Farsoon’s Four-Laser 3D Printer
In a strategic move to improve its production capabilities, German-based manufacturing firm APWORKS, a subsidiary of aerospace giant Airbus (EPA: AIR), has chosen Farsoon’s (SHA: 688433) FS422M-4 3D printer to…
3D Printing News Briefs, January 6, 2024: Digital Spares, Interbody Implants, Shoes, & More
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs—the first of the new year!—we’ll start with metal 3D printing and move on to software and digital spares. Then it’s on to medical news…
Targeting the Metal 3D Printing Niche at Solvus Global’s Powders on Demand
According to the “Metal AM Markets: 2023” report from Additive Manufacturing Research, metal powders for 3D printing are set to reach nearly $1 billion in revenues by 2023. While laser powder…
