Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, has had a major impact on the contemporary design and production process. First developed in 1988 with the aim of allowing for rapid prototyping, ...

America Makes has selected the winning proposals for its Allied Additive Manufacturing Interoperability (AAMI) Program project call.

Fig. 1 Harmonic heterostructure developed by a manufacturing route of MM and LPBF endows pure Ti implants with excellent wear resistance via strength-plasticity synergy. Titanium (Ti) is a promising ...

At the last Formnext in November, Fraunhofer IWU presented advanced materials and process innovations for additive manufacturing, with a strong focus on high-performance and lightweight applications.

SCANLAB GmbH, leading supplier of laser scan systems, helps mechanical engineers to develop new metal 3D-printing systems by providing harmonious solution modules. These include high-quality laser ...

Researchers have resolved a long-standing debate surrounding laser additive manufacturing processes with a pioneering approach to defect detection. Researchers from EPFL have resolved a long-standing ...

A NIMS research team fabricated heat-resistant steel test specimens using laser powder bed fusion (LPBF)—a form of metal 3D printing—and subjected them to creep testing for up to 10,000 hours. The ...

OptiPowder Ni718 is now qualified for production, making it the go-to choice for scalable defense and suppressor components.

A new UK research initiative announced today will explore new methods to manufacture materials for extreme environments, starting with those used in ...