Additive manufacturing’s promise to revolutionize industry is constrained by a widespread problem: tiny gas pockets in the final product that can lead to cracks and other failures. New research published in Science, led by researchers from Carnegie … [Read more...] about Research shows how to prevent defects in metal 3D printing
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Evonik launches new polymer powder for 3D printing applications in high temperature range
Evonik, a specialty chemicals company, has developed a new polymer powder for applications in higher temperature range as part of its polyamide 6 series. The new polyamide powder offers high mechanical strength as well as chemical and … [Read more...] about Evonik launches new polymer powder for 3D printing applications in high temperature range
How metal additive manufacturing can increase production of orthopaedic implants
Metal additive manufacturing (AM) processes such as laser powder bed fusion (PBF) provide real advantages when it comes to the production of orthopaedic implants. PBF can produce both solid and porous geometries in the same process, saving time and … [Read more...] about How metal additive manufacturing can increase production of orthopaedic implants
EOS launches new 3D printer for production applications
EOS North America launched its Integra P 400 polymer Additive Manufacturing (AM) platform. The fast, flexible powder bed AM platform uses a range of materials that offer characteristics such as high abrasion or chemical resistance, low-temperature … [Read more...] about EOS launches new 3D printer for production applications
Callaway Golf builds a better golf putter head with additive manufacturing
GE Additive is working as a consultant with Callaway Golf Company, a leading manufacturer of high-performance golf equipment. GE Additive’s AddWorks team will help Gallaway harness the potential of additive manufacturing. The first project resulting … [Read more...] about Callaway Golf builds a better golf putter head with additive manufacturing
Stratasys moves into metal 3D printing
Stratasys is releasing more details of its new metal 3D printing platform being developed and designed for short-run metal applications. First unveiled earlier this year, the additive platform is based on Stratasys’ innovative “Layered Powder … [Read more...] about Stratasys moves into metal 3D printing
Sinterit launches soft thermoplastic polyurethane for small SLS 3D printers
Across different 3D printing techniques, selective laser sintering (SLS) is mostly known for detailed and high surface quality prints made from PA (polyamides) to produce hard and stiff objects. But what if there was a soft material for SLS 3D … [Read more...] about Sinterit launches soft thermoplastic polyurethane for small SLS 3D printers
HP launches a metal 3D printer—the HP Metal Jet
Today at the 2018 IMTS show, HP Inc. launched HP Metal Jet, an advanced metal 3D printer for high volume manufacturing of production-grade metal parts. HP Metal Jet is being used by manufacturing leaders GKN Powder Metallurgy and Parmatech for the … [Read more...] about HP launches a metal 3D printer—the HP Metal Jet
New PAEK polymer for additive manufacturing
PEEK polymer pioneer Victrex is preparing new materials for additive manufacturing (AM). The first of these is a high strength material for laser sintering (LS) which attains lower refresh rates, resulting in improved recycling for unsintered … [Read more...] about New PAEK polymer for additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing is revolutionizing the manufacture of bearings
An innovative application for additive manufacturing (AM) is emerging—using additive manufacturing to make bearings. Bowman International, a UK manufacturer of bearings and sintered components, recently announced a partnership with automation … [Read more...] about Additive manufacturing is revolutionizing the manufacture of bearings