powder handling
Honey, I Shrunk the Laser Wars: From Pricey to Practical, the Coming Age of Affordable SLS Tech
The last five years have seen relentless one-upmanship by metal powder-bed fusion OEMs; A trend often referred to as the “Laser Wars.” Is it now time to brace for the…
IRPD Releases its Latest LPBF Metal 3D Printer
United Grinding‘s subsidiary IRPD has released the IMPACT 4530. This double or quad 1000W fiber laser machine features a build volume of 450 × 300 × 400 mm and is…
Xact Metal Unveils New Hardware and Alliance at RAPID+TCT 2024
At RAPID + TCT 2024 in Los Angeles, Xact Metal announced a partnership with Indicate Technologies to expand its reach in North America and introduce a new automated powder handling…
On the Ground at Zeda’s New 3D Printing Facility with Shri Shetty and Greg Morris
Last month, Silicon Valley-based PrinterPrezz and its Cincinnati, Ohio subsidiary Vertex Manufacturing announced that they were rebranding as part of their growth strategy, and Zeda was born. The California company…
ASTM’s ICAM 2021: Biggest Challenge for Feedstock to Enable 3D Printing to Scale
Hosted by ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AMCOE), the 2021 International Conference on Additive Manufacturing (ICAM) was held in Anaheim, California last week. 3DPrint.com was a media sponsor…
AZO and AddUp Partner to Automate Powder Handling for Metal 3D Printing
Metal powders are some of the most finicky materials in the 3D printing industry in that, not only do the metal particles require a high level of consistency, sphericity, and…
Powder Handling Station from Sinterit: The First Complete SLS Solution Ever
Sinterit has just launched its Powder Handling Station (PHS), a supporting device designed to make post-processing and powder recovery as clean as possible. It is also a clear call for…
3D Printing News Briefs: November 15, 2019
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re sharing stories about new partnerships, a new material, and a new system for safe powder handling. EOS and AMFG have announced a partnership,…
3D Printing News Briefs: June 8, 2018
It’s all business for today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, starting with an investment, a partnership, and a new facility. Lockheed Martin has invested $5 million in a Canadian materials science…
New Balance Uses Ultrasonic Equipment and Sieves to Ensure High Powder Throughput For 3D Printed Midsoles
Established in 1906, New Balance is one of the world’s largest shoe manufacturers. Way back in 2013, the company, which also makes athletic clothing, used 3D printing technology for the first time…
EOS Introduces Semi-Automated Powder Handling System for Metal 3D Printing
3D printing is capable of amazing things, and overall it’s considered a safer technology than many other manufacturing methods. It’s not without its risk factors, though – particularly metal 3D…
