6K Additive, a division of 6K, a producer of sustainable advanced materials for additive manufacturing and energy storage, announced the commercial availability of refractory metal powders for additive manufacturing. Materials such as tungsten, … [Read more...] about 6K Additive launches refractory metal powders for additive manufacturing
Aerospace
3D printing parts for the Lunar Rover
MakerBot, a Stratasys company, announced that Lockheed Martin has extended its use of MakerBot 3D printers to produce parts and designs for its upcoming space projects. MakerBot 3D printers have been in use for about five years and have provided … [Read more...] about 3D printing parts for the Lunar Rover
Essentium launches high-performance material and independent dual extruders 3d printer
Essentium, Inc. announced the introduction of Essentium PEKK, made with Arkema 6002 Kepstan resin. This ultra-polymer offers high heat and chemical resistance and mechanical strength to meet the performance requirements of aerospace and industrial … [Read more...] about Essentium launches high-performance material and independent dual extruders 3d printer
Stratasys showcases systems for the entire product value chain at the RAPID + TCT Conference
For additive manufacturing to take its place alongside other forms of part production, it will need to integrate with PLM, MES, and other production tracking systems. At the RAPID + TCT Show, Stratasys Ltd. will highlight solutions for advancing … [Read more...] about Stratasys showcases systems for the entire product value chain at the RAPID + TCT Conference
Two composite materials for aerospace and other highly-regulated industries
Markforged announced it is supporting aerospace, defense and other manufacturers in highly regulated industries with Onyx FR-A and Carbon Fiber FR-A, aerospace-ready versions of its Onyx FR and Carbon Fiber FR materials. These two new materials are … [Read more...] about Two composite materials for aerospace and other highly-regulated industries
New production-grade resin for 3D Systems’SLA systems
3D Systems announced the availability of a breakthrough production-grade acrylate resin – Accura AMX Rigid Black. Designed for use with the company’s stereolithography (SLA) technology, this tough material is the first to produce large-scale … [Read more...] about New production-grade resin for 3D Systems’SLA systems
3D printer builds large super polymer and composite parts
Roboze, a manufacturer of industrial 3D printing technology for extreme end-use applications, announced the release of the ARGO 1000, a 3D printer with a heated chamber for the production of large-scale parts with super polymers and … [Read more...] about 3D printer builds large super polymer and composite parts
Spee3d looks to mass produce metal 3D printed rocket engines in Australia
Manufacturing space components is a billion-dollar industry that forecasters claim is set to experience strong growth in demand over the next five years. A challenge, though, is the long lead times to develop production-ready rocket … [Read more...] about Spee3d looks to mass produce metal 3D printed rocket engines in Australia
BEAMIT Group develops a way to additively process 2024 aluminum alloy
The Additive Manufacturing industry is seeing increased demand for aluminum alloys, particularly in the motorsport market. Aluminum alloys offer high performance and lightweight, while handling high temperatures. Produced using Additive … [Read more...] about BEAMIT Group develops a way to additively process 2024 aluminum alloy
Materialise and EOS supply PA-FR parts as Airbus onboards
Materialise announced the qualification by Airbus to manufacture flight-ready parts using laser sintering technology. The material used in the process, produced by EOS, is a flame-retardant polyamide (PA 2241 FR). With this development, … [Read more...] about Materialise and EOS supply PA-FR parts as Airbus onboards
