Biomedical engineer and an early additive technology proponent, Brian McLaughlin is passionate about the potential of electron beam melting (EBM) for orthopedics implants. His company Amplify Additive has become a leader in the market thanks to a … [Read more...] about Why EBM fits the Orthopedics industry
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Taking advantage of additive technology to launch small satellites into space
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS in Dresden and TU Dresden’s aerospace experts developed an additively manufactured rocket engine with an aerospike nozzle for microlaunchers. The scaled metal prototype is … [Read more...] about Taking advantage of additive technology to launch small satellites into space
3D printing drugs—a look at the future
The Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Belgrade is home to the first and only 3D laboratory of its kind in Serbia. In the “Pharm3D” lab the pharmacists investigate 3D printing of pharmaceuticals with the help of a Sintratec Kit. Professor … [Read more...] about 3D printing drugs—a look at the future
GE Additive unveils new Concept Laser M2 Series 5
GE Additive unveiled the Concept Laser M2 Series 5 at formnext. This latest iteration of the M2 machine meets the high expectations for part quality and consistency from customers, especially in the highly-regulated aerospace and medical industries, … [Read more...] about GE Additive unveils new Concept Laser M2 Series 5
The Arcam EBM Spectra L offers larger build volume
GE Additive unveiled the Arcam EBM Spectra L at formnext. The Spectra L meets the demand, especially from the aerospace industry, for higher productivity. It offers a larger build volume, faster speed, and an integrated system architecture, new … [Read more...] about The Arcam EBM Spectra L offers larger build volume
EOS demonstrates solutions for flexible, automated metal 3D printing
At formnext 2019, EOS will demonstrate its EOS Shared Modules periphery solution for integrated and efficient additive manufacturing (AM) with systems of the EOS M 400 series. The various modules plus transport systems and control center software … [Read more...] about EOS demonstrates solutions for flexible, automated metal 3D printing
New powder material helps additive manufacturing increase production speeds up to 50%
Equispheres released the results from the first phase of powder testing by a facility specializing in the certification of materials for aerospace, space and defense applications. The results showed this powder allowed for a 50% increase in … [Read more...] about New powder material helps additive manufacturing increase production speeds up to 50%
Kennametal uses 3D printing to develop lightweight stator bore tool
Kennametal developed a 3D printed stator bore tool specifically to meet growing customer demand for lighter weight tooling solutions used to machine components for hybrid and electric vehicles. E-mobility components are typically machined on … [Read more...] about Kennametal uses 3D printing to develop lightweight stator bore tool
Working with Direct Metal Laser Sintering
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) is one of the major technologies in additive manufacturing (AM). It is known for making precise and extremely dense metal parts in single or small-lot quantities. DMLS-made parts are common in medical, aerospace, … [Read more...] about Working with Direct Metal Laser Sintering
FDA clears an additively manufactured cervical support system
A couple of months ago, Nexxt Spine pioneered the design and development of spinal fusion implants with interconnected micro-lattice architectures using additive manufacturing. The goal behind the design is to promote osteoconduction, … [Read more...] about FDA clears an additively manufactured cervical support system