The advantages that additive manufacturing offers designers are widely known. Complex geometries can be realized more easily, costs can be saved, and functions can be integrated directly into designs. This integration of functions, however, can be … [Read more...] about Exploring extreme design with 3D printing
Binder Jetting
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
Developing a binder jetting printer for offshore wind turbines
GE, Fraunhofer IGCV, and voxeljet AG announced a research partnership to develop "the world’s largest 3D printer for offshore wind applications" to streamline the production of key components of GE’s Haliade-X offshore wind turbine. The Advance … [Read more...] about Developing a binder jetting printer for offshore wind turbines
Kennametal announces new tungsten carbide grade additive material for oil and gas applications
Kennametal Inc. announced the launch of KAR85-AM-K, its most corrosion resistant tungsten carbide grade for metal additive manufacturing. It is available exclusively in combination with Kennametal’s binder jet 3D printing capabilities to produce … [Read more...] about Kennametal announces new tungsten carbide grade additive material for oil and gas applications
ExOne launches broad portfolio of industrial-grade 3D printed tooling systems
The ExOne Company launches a broad portfolio of industrial-grade 3D printed tooling — offering new solutions for plastic injection molding or forming, laying up composites, casting metals, and more. A leader in selling binder jet 3D printers for … [Read more...] about ExOne launches broad portfolio of industrial-grade 3D printed tooling systems
316L stainless steel qualified for Shop System binder jetting
Desktop Metal announced it has qualified the use of 316L stainless steel for the Shop System, a metal binder jetting system designed for machine shops. With an expanded materials portfolio, users can now leverage binder jetting technology to print … [Read more...] about 316L stainless steel qualified for Shop System binder jetting
3D printing copper windings for electric drives
The ExOne Company is collaborating with Tennessee-based startup Maxxwell Motors on the development of a unique copper e-winding design for its innovative axial flux electric motors, which can be used in electric cars as well as a range of other … [Read more...] about 3D printing copper windings for electric drives
Volkswagen plans to use 3D printing in vehicle production
Volkswagen is pressing ahead with the use of 3D printers in car production. The binder jetting additive process is being used to manufacture components at the company’s main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. Using binder jet components reduces costs and … [Read more...] about Volkswagen plans to use 3D printing in vehicle production
Azoth produces first metal 3D printed part via binder jetting on a production vehicle for General Motors
Azoth, a vertically integrated additive manufacturing company, is manufacturing the first metal 3D printed part using binder jetting on a General Motors production vehicle. A unique, 3D-printed medallion produced by Azoth sits on the manual … [Read more...] about Azoth produces first metal 3D printed part via binder jetting on a production vehicle for General Motors
Working with stainless steel in 3D printing
More 3D printing vendors are introducing metal materials for their systems. One popular metal, in particular, is stainless steel. This material offers a number of benefits to designers. We interviewed Felipe Castaneda, Creative Director at MakerBot, … [Read more...] about Working with stainless steel in 3D printing
