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Element is granted GKN Aerospace approval for testing of Additive Manufacturing powders
Element Materials Technology Group, a provider of destructive and non-destructive testing services for metals and non-metals, has received approval from GKN Aerospace Sweden AB to test metal powders at its Antwerp facility.
The laboratory, approved...
AMGTA LCA reveals that Binder Jetting reduces carbon emissions by 38% – but industry experts have reservations
The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (“AMGTA”), recently revealed the preliminary results of a life-cycle analysis study titled “Comparative Life-Cycle Assessment: Comparison of Casting vs Binder Jetting for an Industrial Part.” As a reminder, the...
Skyrora tests new model of 3D printed orbital engine
To prepare for its first commercial launch, Skyrora, a UK-based designer and manufacturer of rockets, has begun a series of full-duration tests to qualify the updated design of its 70kN engine. The engines have been 3D...
NASA reveals that 3D printed rocket Terran 1 included nine additively manufactured engines made of its alloy
Remember Terran 1, Relativity Space’s rocket that recently launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida? The rocket made a real splash as it is the first one that is entirely made from...
AM Shapers: the triple bottom line and the confluence of forces changing the manufacturing landscape of (3D printed) valves
Given the present economic situation, it’s hard to have a decent conversation about oil and gas without having to complain about current price fluctuation. Yet, if we look at the bigger picture – and...
Precious Metals AM in Jewelry: the ideal business case in regard to circular economy, but a sector that struggles to scale up. Why?
One of the very first additive manufacturing applications in the jewelry industry dates back to 2008: a ring 3D printed in gold, one of the most preferred precious metals for fine jewelry. Over time,...
[DOSSIER] AM & Casting: How is Additive Manufacturing impacting metal casting (and vice versa)?
If one only looks at the manufactured part, at first glance, it could be easy to say that casting technology has nothing to envy to metal 3D printing as both technologies can deliver parts...
CASTOR’s new solution enables to measure 3D Printed Part Carbon Emissions
As several actions are undertaken to move towards a complete sustainable environment, we gradually learn that there are methods other than LCA that can be used to help manufacturers measure data. Software company CASTOR...
Here are Linde’s latest gas technologies for Additive Manufacturing
Global industrial gases and engineering company Linde currently presents a number of flagship gas technologies at this year’s Formnext, including its bespoke gas mixture developed specifically to optimize printing in laser powder bed fusion processes;...
[DOSSIER]: Understanding “Materials Data Management Systems” in Additive Manufacturing
While they no longer question the potential of AM to be a great tool to meet today’s industry requirements; industries do recognize that process repeatability and material availability issues remain one of the most...