Engineers at the Industrial Technology Research Institute built a simulation app that can be used to predict the performance of laser powder bed fusion, an additive manufacturing process. The app saves time and money during the additive manufacturing … [Read more...] about How to make predictions in additive manufacturing with simulation apps
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3D-printing anatomical models that replicate biomechanics of human anatomy bring medical innovations to market faster
Last year, Stratasys Ltd. launched its J750 Digital Anatomy 3D printer, which produces anatomical models that mimic the actual feel, responsiveness, and biomechanics of human anatomy. Models can be punctured, sutured, cut, and physically manipulated … [Read more...] about 3D-printing anatomical models that replicate biomechanics of human anatomy bring medical innovations to market faster
One way to solve porosity in additive manufacturing
By Dr. Mark Cross, Commercial Sales Director, Ultraseal International Group According to Deloitte, additive manufacturing is empowering Industry 4.0. In 2019, the global additive manufacturing market size was valued at $11.58 billion and is … [Read more...] about One way to solve porosity in additive manufacturing
Generative design and 3D printing help make a walking car
It’s 2020 and we don’t have flying cars. But maybe, we’ll have cars that can walk soon. Through the use of the generative design capabilities in Autodesk’s Fusion 360 software and 3D printing, Hyundai Motor is developing a walking car it calls the … [Read more...] about Generative design and 3D printing help make a walking car
Material developments for metal additive manufacturing in high temperature applications
Honeywell Aerospace assesses the use of a new high-temperature alloy (ABD-900AM ) with its in-house laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) metal AM technologies. Will Dick-Cleland, Process Technology Team, Alloyed The aerospace sector has long been … [Read more...] about Material developments for metal additive manufacturing in high temperature applications
What the additive process EBM can do for automotive development
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK, is focused in accelerating the UK’s industrial growth, developing and proving innovative manufacturing processes and technologies … [Read more...] about What the additive process EBM can do for automotive development
Researchers develop a method to 3D print latex rubber
Virginia Tech researchers have discovered a novel process to 3D print latex rubber, unlocking the ability to print a variety of elastic materials with complex geometric shapes. Latex, commonly known as the material in gloves or paint, refers … [Read more...] about Researchers develop a method to 3D print latex rubber
Designing a better knee joint with additive manufacturing
Italian medical implant manufacturer REJOINT is reimagining the knee joint using Electron Beam Melting (EBM) and IoT-connected sensorized wearables. The market for knee implants is now estimated at around five million implants per year worldwide. … [Read more...] about Designing a better knee joint with additive manufacturing
Using 3D printing to build a nuclear reactor
Here’s an unusual application for 3D printing—printing a nuclear reactor core. Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are working on a 3D-printed nuclear reactor core. The approach to the Transformational Challenge … [Read more...] about Using 3D printing to build a nuclear reactor
A new approach to powder bed fusion makes more materials available for additive manufacture
Applications using metal additive manufacturing (AM) processes continue to increase year on year with considerable R&D activities across all key industrial sectors. The generic term “metal AM” provides an umbrella for a number of specific but … [Read more...] about A new approach to powder bed fusion makes more materials available for additive manufacture
