Aerospace continues to show interest in additive manufacturing technology. Sciaky, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) and provider of large-scale additive manufacturing solutions, announced a purchase order from a major … [Read more...] about Sciaky to provide Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) System to Major Aerospace Parts Maker
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Better monitoring of direct metal laser sintering
Melt Pool Monitoring is a concept EOS is developing in cooperation with plasmo Industrietechnik, a global high-tech supplier of automated quality assurance systems. This concept represents added value in terms of risk management and cost reduction … [Read more...] about Better monitoring of direct metal laser sintering
ASTM developing standard for metal powder bed fusion quality requirements
A proposed new ASTM standard, WK46188, Practice for Metal Powder Bed Fusion to Meet Rigid Quality Requirements, describes the operation and production control of powder bed fusion machines and processes to meet rigid quality standards. According … [Read more...] about ASTM developing standard for metal powder bed fusion quality requirements
Concept Laser expands with new production facility
Concept Laser, a pioneer in the field of laser melting with metals, held a “topping out” ceremony this past June at their headquarters in Lichtenfels, Germany. The ceremony was a milestone in the expansion of the Concept Laser production facility to … [Read more...] about Concept Laser expands with new production facility
Shooting a 3D printed gun
3D printed guns continues to be a hot topic. This video from Solid Concepts, though, shows a more professional build. Using "a half-million dollar" machine to print the parts, the Solid Concepts people prove you can 3D print parts for a metal gun. … [Read more...] about Shooting a 3D printed gun
Sciaky’s additive manufacturing systems available starting September 2014
Sciaky, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries (PSI) and providers of additive manufacturing solutions for large-scale, high-value metal parts, announced that it will be offering its electron beam additive manufacturing (EBAM) systems for … [Read more...] about Sciaky’s additive manufacturing systems available starting September 2014
For Concept Laser, bigger is better in 3D printing
While at the recent RAPID show in Detroit, I had a chance to visit with Concept Laser. Among other subjects, one of the things we discussed was the trend of 3d printing large objects. The company was displaying one of the largest buildable parts at … [Read more...] about For Concept Laser, bigger is better in 3D printing
DLP Illuminator for building your 3D printing machine
In the 3D printing industry, Digital Light Processing (DLP) is receiving a lot of attention lately. EnvisionTEC, for example, uses DLP in several of its 3D printers, and is innovative in its use. To use DLP, a printer will need some type of … [Read more...] about DLP Illuminator for building your 3D printing machine
ExOne Introduces Inconel(R) Alloy 625 as Newest Addition to Its 3D Printing Metal Portfolio
The ExOne Company (Nasdaq:XONE) ("ExOne"), a global provider of three-dimensional ("3D") printing machines and printed products to industrial customers, announced that its research and development department, the ExOne Material Applications … [Read more...] about ExOne Introduces Inconel(R) Alloy 625 as Newest Addition to Its 3D Printing Metal Portfolio
DSM announces new 3D printing material for 365 nm
The 3D printing industry is moving towards incorporating LED and DLP technology in their equipment for cost efficiency and to achieve faster processing. These systems operate at higher wavelengths including 365 nm. Somos® is responding to this trend … [Read more...] about DSM announces new 3D printing material for 365 nm
