Researchers unveiled an LPBF aluminum alloy that stays strong and creep resistant up to 400C with no heat treatment.
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INNOSPACE Develops Support-Free Titanium LPBF Process
A Korean company announced a 3D print process for titanium that apparently requires no support structures.
PiGRAND Brings Physics Informed Graph Diffusion To AM
A new research model called PiGRAND merges physics guidance with graph neural diffusion to predict and control AM processes.
Metal 1.0 Kickstarter Promises Low-Cost Desktop LPBF Metal 3D Printing
An interesting Kickstarter campaign has launched a desktop metal 3D printer, the Metal 1.0.
Farsoon Annouces 16-Laser Metal 3D Printer with Large Build Volume
Farsoon made a series of announcements, including a sixteen-laser metal 3D printer.
Dual Laser LPBF Targets Support Free Overhang Quality
A new dual laser Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) concept proposes printing overhangs with micro spot precision while the bulk runs faster with a higher power beam.
Someone Just Patented 3D Printing Moon Dirt
A surprising new patent proposes an end to end “field factory” that can turn regolith, sand, and scrap into parts using spectroscopy plus automation.
Multimodal AI Sensor Fusion Targets 3D Print Faults
Researchers have proposed a multimodal sensor fusion approach to AI-based fault detection in 3D printing, aiming to push AM monitoring closer to reliable, Industry 4.0 operation.
Spectral Extrapolation Boosts LPBF Surface Characterization
A research team proposes spectral extrapolation to recover determine surface roughness metrics on laser powder bed fusion parts from limited measurements, promising faster quality assurance for AM shops.
Researchers Probe Fatigue In 3D Printed High Entropy Alloy
A new study investigates cyclic deformation in a 3D printed high entropy alloy, a step toward predictable fatigue life for metal AM.
Farsoon Expands Polymer Lineup With Lower Cost HT601P-2
Farsoon introduced a new polymer 3D printer that fills a gap in their lineup.
New Xact Metal Printers Target Micro-Resolution and Larger-Format Metal AM
Xact Metal announced not one, but two new metal 3D printers.
Tunable 3D Printed Structures Could Revolutionize Crash Protection
A new 3D print application has been developed by researchers: crash protection.
ETH Zurich Researchers Develop RAPTURE, a Multimaterial Metal 3D Printing Process
Researchers at ETH Zurich have designed a multimaterial powder 3D printer.
Medema Labs Launches Free AI-Based LPBF Part Cost Calculator for Metal 3D Printing
We had a look at Medema Labs’ ROI calculator.
Dyndrite and Elementum3D Enable Metal 3D Printing with Controlled Porosity
Dyndrite announced a new integration that allows for 3D printing of metal parts with controlled porosity.
Researchers Develop Carbon-Doped Metal Alloy with Enhanced Cryogenic Strength
Researchers have developed a new 3D printable metal alloy that has exceptional cryogenic properties.
NASA Qualifies Elementum 3D’s Aluminum Alloy for Rocket Engine 3D Printing
NASA qualified a very interesting additive manufacturing material for rocket engines.
Ulendo Launches Heat Compensation Add-In for Dyndrite LPBF Pro
Ulendo announced an entirely new capability for their advanced 3D print optimization software tools.
Aerosint’s Triple-Powder 3D Printing System
Aerosint has made some improvements to their unique multimaterial powder 3D printing technology.
Farsoon Unveils Two New Production 3D Printers: Metal and Polymer Options
Farsoon introduced two production 3D printers, one for metal, and one for polymers.