Additive manufacturing

Automated AM cuts processing time

A 3D printing company has reportedly cut its part setup time from five hours to 10 minutes with the adoption of automating technology.

Nickel-based alloy suitable for power generation parts

3D printing company VELO3D has reportedly qualified Hastelloy X nickel-based alloy for its range of additive manufacturing (AM) machines

The North American PM Industry in 2020

Dean Howard, president of the MPIF, presents his report on the US powder metal (PM) industry in 2020.

3D printed prostheses

MT Ortho, an Italian manufacturer of prostheses has acquired two electron beam melting (EBM) machines to 3D print its products for bone cancer patients.

PyroGenesis’ 2019

Metal powder company PyroGenesis Canada has reported revenues of CAN$4.8 million in 2019, a decrease of 4%.

Stainless steel powder for AM

QuesTek Innovations has launched a new stainless steel powder for powder bed fusion additive manufacturing (AM).

Farsoon and Siemens partner for AM

Farsoon Technologies and Siemens have signed an agreement to use Siemens’ software with Farsoon’s AM systems.

Fish scales prove to be a smart material

Scientists have characterized carp scales down to the nanoscale, potentially allowing their toughness to be replicated in synthetic structural materials.

HIP installed for aerospace AM

Italian thermal spray coatings specialist Flame Spray SpA has acquired a new hot isostatic press (HIP) to form part of the AM process.

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