Understanding the infiltration and coating processes for Additive Manufactured parts
Whether it is light or cheap, a 3D printed part delivers value when it performs well. The thing is, achieving that performance often begins and ends at the surface. Ensuring the right surface of...
A solution for sealing 3D printed parts against gas and liquids
DIAMANT Polymer GmbH, a company that specializes in polymer systems that protect, improve and increase the durability of 3D printed objects, has developed a solution for sealing components against gas and liquids.
Named dichtol AM...
New Nikon filter enables to optimize X-ray inspection for castings, 3D printed components, or welds
Nikon's X-ray technology has the power to see cracks, voids and assembly defects but sometimes they can be hidden in high-density or low-contrast areas. Therefore, the Industrial Metrology Business Unit has developed a new filter that...
First findings on the effect of vibration-assisted drilling and machine hammer peening on metal 3D printed parts
As part of a joint study, the Institute for Production Engineering and Photonic Technologies (IFT) at TU Wien and research company FOTEC, studied the effects of varying process parameters on the geometric and thermomechanical...
Holdson launches Electroform technology for optimal polishing of Additively Manufactured parts
Designed to address the challenges of traditional mechanical polishing, Holdson’s Electroform machine provides increased throughput.
The concept of Electrochemical polishing is not often part of our daily conversations in the AM industry. It is...
Solukon moves into the Swiss Additive Manufacturing market with URMA AG
Manufacturer of automated depowdering systems Solukon now collaborates with Urma AG, to expand its presence into the Swiss market. The announcement follows a new upgrade that enables Solukon to enhance depowdering of metal 3D...
Quintus Technologies’ Purus Toolbox enhances surface finish in Hot Isostatic Pressing
With the goal of improving the production of critical parts such as medical implants, turbine blades, and rocket engine nozzles, Quintus Technologies has developed a toolbox that enables to get unoxidized component surfaces after Hot...
New upgrade enables Solukon to enhance depowdering of metal 3D printed parts for SLM Solutions
Solukon has integrated an optimized swivel arm into its SFM-AT1000-S automated depowdering system. Designed for large parts, the automated depowdering system can process parts as big as rocket engines and combustion chambers. Solukon has...
A density determination technology for Additive Manufacturing
Despite my modest experience in this industry, I am always intrigued when I hear a terminology that sounds like new music to my ears. I guess what I find the most intriguing is that...
Oerlikon Balzers adds two systems from AM Solutions to enhance surface finishing of 3D printed components
Oerlikon Balzers, a technology brand of the Oerlikon Group, is the latest company that decided to invest in the M1 Basic systems from AM Solutions, the AM brand of Rösler.
Oerlikon Balzers provides highly wear-resistant...
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Aluminium alloys continue to gain momentum across metal 3D printing applications as industrials are continuously looking for materials that could reach the most elevated...
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GE Additive has launched its Manufacturing Partner Network – Three companies already join the program
Through its newly launched Manufacturing Partner Network, GE Additive aims to create an ecosystem that will drive a competitive market. Burloak Technologies, Carpenter Technology Corporation and Proto...
