Schunk, a supplier of series-production solutions for metal powder pressing and injection moulding as well as other technologies, has expanded its expertise to include 3D metal printing at its facility in Thale, Germany. This expansion of the metal … [Read more...] about 3D copper component development at Schunk
Aerospace
Aerojet Rocketdyne uses metal 3D printing technology to make a critical flight component smaller and lighter
On the afternoon of December 19, 1972, Apollo 17’s command and service module CSM-114 “America” splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, bringing its crew and cargo safely home. The event marked the end of NASA’s eleven-year lunar program and humankind’s … [Read more...] about Aerojet Rocketdyne uses metal 3D printing technology to make a critical flight component smaller and lighter
GE Aviation Singapore first to offer metal additive for engine component repair
As metal additive technology continues to gain momentum in the design and industrial production of new aerospace components, GE Aviation’s Loyang facility is the first maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility worldwide that has been approved … [Read more...] about GE Aviation Singapore first to offer metal additive for engine component repair
Stratasys collaborates with Lockheed Martin to qualify material for space and aviation end-use parts
Stratasys Ltd. announced that it is providing the public with baseline material qualification data for Antero 840CN03 filament material in collaboration with Lockheed Martin and Metropolitan State University of Denver. The release of this … [Read more...] about Stratasys collaborates with Lockheed Martin to qualify material for space and aviation end-use parts
How additive “takes the handcuffs off design” in aerospace applications
As additive technology gains importance in aerospace innovation, it offers compelling opportunities to revolutionize critical elements of the aerospace workflow. From design to certification and to production, AM helps companies unlock innovation and … [Read more...] about How additive “takes the handcuffs off design” in aerospace applications
Desktop Metal welcomes X-Series line of additive manufacturing systems for metal and ceramics into growing portfolio
Desktop Metal announced the launch of the X-Series line of binder jet 3D printing systems for metal and ceramic powders in a wide range of particle sizes. The newly branded Desktop Metal line of printers is derived from the acquisition of ExOne … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal welcomes X-Series line of additive manufacturing systems for metal and ceramics into growing portfolio
Desktop Metal qualifies commercially pure copper for its Production System
Desktop Metal announced it has qualified commercially pure copper (> 99.95% purity) for additive manufacturing on the Production System platform, and its Single Pass Jetting (SPJ) technology. Customers can now leverage SPJ technology for the … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal qualifies commercially pure copper for its Production System
Desktop Metal qualifies D2 tool steel for its Production System
Desktop Metal announced it has qualified the use of D2 tool steel for the Production System platform, which leverages patent pending Single Pass Jetting (SPJ) technology. SPJ technology can be used for the production of parts in high-strength, … [Read more...] about Desktop Metal qualifies D2 tool steel for its Production System
GE Additive and Wichita State’s National Institute for Aviation Research team up to accelerate metal additive technology for rapid Department of Defense implementation
GE Additive and Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding as the cornerstone of a new collaborative effort aimed at supporting the U.S. Department of Defense‘s (DoD) … [Read more...] about GE Additive and Wichita State’s National Institute for Aviation Research team up to accelerate metal additive technology for rapid Department of Defense implementation
Markforged announces the FX20 3D printer and new ULTEM 9085 filament
Markforged’s new FX20 3D printer is targeted at point-of-need production of industrial-strength end use parts. This production-ready hardware prints the flame-retardant, high-performance thermoplastic ULTEM 9085, in filament form, in combination with … [Read more...] about Markforged announces the FX20 3D printer and new ULTEM 9085 filament
