powder bed fusion
3D Printing News Briefs: February 27, 2018
We’re taking care of business first today in 3D Printing News Briefs, then moving on to education and a virtual 5k to support a worldwide 3D printed prosthetics volunteer network….
Boeing and Oerlikon Team Up to Develop Standard Processes for 3D Printed Titanium Aerospace Parts
While titanium is often the metal of choice when it comes to 3D printed implants, the strong, lightweight material also sees great use in manufacturing aircraft components. The aerospace industry is rapidly…
3D Printing News Briefs: January 30, 2018
As January comes to a close, we’ve got all the latest 3D printing news wrapped up for you in one location with today’s edition of 3D Printing News Briefs. Rize…
Sintavia is the First Company to Receive Approval to 3D Print Production Parts for Honeywell Aerospace
Due to the design complexity that 3D printing offers, the technology has found use in many aerospace applications. All kinds of aircraft today, from drones to jets and rockets, use 3D…
3D Printing News Briefs: December 15, 2017
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re starting with some aerospace 3D printing, then moving on to business announcements, new releases, and 3D printed art. The European Space Agency has…
Metal 3D Printing: Laser Sintering vs. Bulk Sintering in a Furnace – Pros and Cons
Powder bed fusion (PBF) is by far the most widely used metal 3D printing process today. For evidence of how popular PBF has become, look no further than GE’s massive…
Sandia’s 3D Printed Solar Power Receivers Up To 20% More Effective Than Current Technology
The power of the sun, better known as solar energy, can be collected and harnessed with solar cells, and used to power 3D printers, modes of transportation, load-bearing carts, long-running motors, and…
CIPRES and AMT Partner Up to Provide High-Speed 3D Print Surface Finishing to European Customers
Surface finishing and coloring post processing solutions are necessary when it comes to producing quality 3D printed parts. In February, Additive Manufacturing Technologies Ltd (AMT) was awarded £624,000 by Innovate UK…
Simufact Additive Simulation Software Leads to Real Advances for toolcraft and Collaborative LightHinge+ 3D Printing Project
Last fall, simulation software company Simufact introduced its Simufact Additive solution for metal 3D printing users, to help eliminate wasted time and money by getting rid of failed prints. The…
Lloyd’s Register Certifies First 3D Printed Titanium Part for Oil and Gas Industry
Three years ago, global engineering, technical, and business services firm Lloyd’s Register (LR), which is wholly owned by UK charity Lloyd’s Register Foundation, invited companies from around the world to…
LLNL Researchers Discover Real Cause of Spatter During Metal 3D Printing Processes
So much about 3D printing is still a mystery – especially when things go wrong. Anyone who works with 3D printing is well-acquainted with the fact that the technology isn’t…
Comparison of Metal 3D Printing — Part One: Powder Bed Fusion
Metal 3D printing is a burgeoning area at the moment. Many companies are investing in metal 3D printing systems and the market is growing quickly. There are a number of…
Discovering the Four-Laser SLM 500 HL 3D Printer with SLM Solutions’ Director of Engineering
There are not many powder bed fusion machines on the market that already offer multiple laser build capabilities. SLM Solutions’ SLM 500 HL builds parts using four 400-watt lasers working…
Orbital ATK Successfully Tests 3D Printed Hypersonic Engine Combustor
Scramjet technology has been around for a while, but recently it seems like it’s everywhere. I love the name — it stands for “supersonic combustion ramjet” — but it also…
