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Overcoming Speed and Cost Barriers in Metal 3D Printing
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (1272+ words) Laser-based additive manufacturing (LAM) is one production approach within the category of 3D printing technologies. LAM contains a portfolio of manufacturing techniques, such as selective laser sintering (SLS), selective laser melting (SLM), and laser metal deposition (LMD).1,2 These techniques leverage a high-powered…...
New Technique Takes the Heat Out of 3D Printing Process
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (353+ words) Researchers have developed a new 3D printing technique that allows the printing of whole objects and controls the temperature of the chemical reaction to stabilize the process. Academics in the University of Nottingham’s Faculty of Engineering, in collaboration with the University…...
Advancing Australian Titanium: New Project to Unlock Potential of Titanium Feedstock for Advanced Manufacturing
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (315+ words) A new collaborative research project is set to strengthen Australia’s advanced manufacturing capabilities by evaluating the performance of a locally produced titanium powder for high-value industrial applications. The TiRO® powder is an innovative titanium feedstock produced using a highly efficient…...
How 3D Printing is Reshaping the Future of Hip and Knee Replacements
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (89+ words) For more details on hip and knee replacement implants, material trends, and market forecasts, see the IDTechEx market report "Materials for Bone Implants 2026-2036: Trends, Players, and Forecasts". Insights into powder behavior and its effect on Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF)…...
How Powder Behavior Influences Additive Manufacturing
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (853+ words) In this interview, industry expert Sabina Kumar discusses how improved powder behavior and process strategies can significantly boost productivity in additive manufacturing while maintaining high part quality and reliable Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) performance. L-PBF stands out because of…...
Photo-Patternable Bonding for Advanced Device Manufacturing
1+ week, 6+ day ago (397+ words) A: My name is Abigail Rendos, and I am the Applications Engineering Manager here at Kayaku Advanced Materials. Our Applications team helps support external customers and collaborators with technical help and process work, all aimed at ensuring success when using our…...
Valmet’s New Technology Introduces a New Type of Tissue That has Fabric-Like Strength and Softness
2+ week, 4+ day ago (173+ words) “Advantage NTTe creates a tissue experience that immediately stands out, supporting our customers in expanding to the growing ultra-premium segment. At the same time, it supports strong mill performance, from better runnability and easier converting to reduced fiber usage and…...
Engineers Manufacture World-First ‘Super Alloy’
3+ week, 3+ day ago (534+ words) Scientists have revolutionized the way metals are made by using lower and slower heating of alloys to control how atoms self-organize during material manufacturing. The discovery, published today in Science by Monash University engineers in Australia, essentially rewrites what has…...
How Advanced Materials Support Aerospace Manufacturing
3+ week, 5+ day ago (550+ words) Such materials also provide essential thermal management, fire protection, sealing, insulation, and system protection to ensure safety and performance. They also contribute to weight reduction, which improves fuel efficiency, reduces emissions, and enhances overall performance. Supply chain resilience is a…...
Oak Ridge Scientists Eliminate Industrial Molds Using Advanced Origami Printing
4+ week, 3+ hour ago (364+ words) Traditional composite manufacturing, while highly effective for producing strong, durable components, can sometimes involve long lead times and high mold costs that limit design flexibility. The ORNL method uses hybrid materials in an additive process without molds to produce flat-to-foldable…...