A new software algorithm helps to reduce inspection time for 3D printed nuclear parts by 85%
While inspection time for 3D parts may vary from one application to another, experts estimate that it can take around 25% of the total production time. That’s why, the more complex inspection processes are,...
ORNL 3D prints “the lightest crack-free alloy” for ultrahot gas turbines
Researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the National Energy Technology Laboratory have 3D-printed a crack-free alloy that can operate without melting at temperatures over 2400°F (1315.5°C).
This latest achievement from ORNL could enable...
Hyundai Motor Group strengthens its partnerships with NTU to boost mobility solutions in Singapore
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) continues to push the boundaries of mobility solutions by signing another partnership with Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.
The first partnership signed in 2021 focused on the development of EVs. This...
VBN Components shares first results of in-vitro biocompatibility tests of 3D-printable material Vibenite® 350
A Swedish-based material development firm, VBN Components AB successfully conducted its first in-vitro biocompatibility tests of 3D-printed metal Vibenite® 350 in the competence center AM4life.
The Vibenite® materials deliver extreme wear and heat resistance. The...
New research explores a way to 3D print tungsten for nuclear reactors
Tungsten, a material difficult to process with Additive Manufacturing, has recently been processed using an unconventional AM technique.
Sougata Roy, an Iowa State University assistant professor of mechanical engineering and a Building a World of Difference Faculty...
Fluorescent 3D printed structures: An advancement in biomedical implants
To help researchers distinguish what’s part of an implant and what cells or tissue can make the structures easier to track and monitor inside the patient’s body. For that, University of Oregon bioengineers and...
Meta Reality Labs unveils the Digital Twin catalog
Meta Reality Labs Research is debuting the Digital Twin catalog, a dataset for 3D object models, for 3D reconstruction. This collection encompasses over 2,400 highly detailed 3D objects that set a standard of sub-millimeter...
3D Systems gets FDA clearance for Monolithic Jetted Denture Solution
On the heels of an FDA clearance for 3D printed PEEK cranial implants, OEM 3D Systems got clearance from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its multi-element monolithic (one-piece) jetted denture solution.
This solution...
LLNL brings a new approach to 3D printing with microwave technology
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) brings a novel approach to 3D printing with microwave technology. Microwave Volumetric Additive Manufacturing (MVAM) is a technique that enables the use of a wide range of materials.
MVAM enhances...
Use of a new biopolymer nanocomposite for 3D printing bone grafts
The latest biopolymer nanocomposite material for bone grafts has been developed at the University of Waterloo. The University of Waterloo focused on offering optimal health and well-being via tech advancement, virtual care, and health...