Using Hardmetals in Additive Manufacturing: Why? How? And What are the areas for improvement?
Over 75% of the 118 elements on the periodic table are made of metals. There are so many different types of metals, all of which depend on whether they are elements, compounds or alloys....
Desktop Metal and Henkel qualify Two Loctite® Materials for the DLP 3D printer Xtreme 8K
OEM Desktop Metal and materials producer Henkel have strengthened their partnership to explore applications with photopolymer materials. The AM brand of Henkel, Loctite, is currently working with ETEC (previously known as EnvisionTec), on this...
Opinion: what increases the cost of 3D printing materials and what could make it drop?
As you may have already seen through various applications and dossiers, choosing a material is crucial to ensure both the durability of the end-product and the success of the manufacturing process. The thing is,...
This 3D printed dual-phase, nanostructured high-entropy alloy would exceed the strength and ductility of other AM materials
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are alloys that are formed by mixing equal or relatively large proportions of (usually) five or more elements. These multi-component alloys have received considerable interest over the past decade due to...
A new 3D printing material based on wheat bran.
I am pretty sure we would never get tired of seeing the development of new materials in the 3D printing industry. Furthermore, with the increasing goal of implementing zero-waste ideas into 3D printing, scientists...
Nickel Alloy Inconel 625 is the latest Additive Manufacturing material qualified for Desktop Metal’s Studio System
Nickel Alloy Inconel 625 is a very trending material especially in applications related to the aerospace, chemical processing, and offshore energy industries. Its is acknowledged for delivering strength and its ability to withstand temperature...
Infinite Materials Solutions unveils new water-soluble support material, for use in FFF 3D Printing and direct pellet extrusion systems
The company expects AquaSys GP to appeal to a wide range of consumers, from hobbyists to seasoned professionals.
Infinite Materials Solutions, LLC (Infinite™), a company that specializes in material design for additive manufacturing, has announced...
“Gaining a competitive edge”: Sauber Group on Formula One and their next race with Additive Manufacturing
2022 rings in a new era for Formula 1: cars are designed with new regulations in mind – which means further complexities for racing teams pursuing speed and reliability. While these regulations are engaging...
IperionX and ORNL to develop low-cost titanium alloys for additive manufacturing
A lot is going on the agenda of the U.S. Department of Energy which has recently approved a collaboration between materials producer IperionX and research institute Oak Ridge National Laboratory to advance the application...
Focus : Evonik on the development of new polymer materials and automotive 3D printing applications
The time I have already spent in this industry makes me realize that the power of an additive manufacturing process lies in its ability to transform a material. This is in any case what...
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