Agile Space Industries on the use of Additive Manufacturing in in-space propulsion systems
Apart from electric propulsion systems used for commercial communications satellites, most of the rocket engines in service today are chemical rockets. This means that they rely on combustion reactions between a fuel and an...
How 7 decades of expertise in electron beam technology have helped position JEOL in the AM market
With the dozen players that entered the electron beam melting market during the past five years, the electron beam melting status has evolved from a “spare wheel” technology to a solution that could provide...
AM Shapers: Beyond on-demand 3D printing for supply chain with Shell
Eleven years ago, when multinational oil and gas company Shell bought its first metal 3D printer, the company only aimed at producing prototype parts for their experimental installations. Fast forward to today, along with...
The use of AI and 3D Printing in construction
The fusion of two transformative technologies that we are well aware of—AI and 3D printing—offers promise in reshaping the housing landscape. By utilizing the capabilities of AI, there is a huge scope for knowledge...
Beyond LPBF: Honeywell on finding the right opportunity with Additive Manufacturing
With a decade of experience in Additive Manufacturing (AM), Honeywell has built a solid reputation as a major developer of commercial aerospace applications enabled by metal AM. Today, the company continues to explore new...
Thermwood’s Cut Layer Additive is an Additive Manufacturing process that does not 3D print. CEO Ken Susnjara explains why.
Thermwood has rolled out a new manufacturing approach that brings together its history in CNC routing and its work in large-format additive manufacturing. Named Cut Layer Additive, the new manufacturing process does not 3D...
Greg Morris, the AMUG “Innovations Award Winner” on his journey, the adoption of AM across industries and the future of Zeda
In an industry like Additive Manufacturing (AM), there are so many bright minds that it’s often a real conundrum to select who should be recognized for an “Innovators Award” – an AMUG award bestowed...
The use of Fluid Management Systems in Additive Manufacturing
In a recent Additive Talks session, one learned the importance of thermal/fluid system designs to enhance speed, and performance in electrification. A few weeks later, Megnajet, a fluid management system expert, appeared on our...
Lack of female engineers: why are we still having the conversation?
With reports of only 18% of women in engineering roles in Germany, just under 9% in the US and around 16% in the UK, the question repeatedly being asked is whether the industry is...
How do nanotechnology & Additive Manufacturing intertwine and what opportunities lie ahead?
Among the wide range of technologies that can bolster an Additive Manufacturing (AM) application, nanotechnology is often the least mentioned. Yet the synergy between both technologies can lead to versatile and multifunctional applications that...
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The use of HIP for critical 3D printed parts: introduction and applications
Hot isostatic pressing (HIP) is a process used to reduce porosity and increase density in powders, cast and sintered parts in a furnace at...
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Materialise and Simufact announce an OEM license agreement for Metal AM Workflow
Materialise and Simufact, a provider of Metal AM process simulation software, recently signed an OEM license agreement.
Through this collaboration, the users of the provider...
