Additive manufacturing news, September 2020

AM feedstock comparison

IDTechEx Research has released a summary that compares the advantages and disadvantages of different feedstocks used in additive manufacturing (AM).

Free AM software

Michigan Technological University has reportedly developed a new open-source, Web-based 3D controller.

Call for speakers at AMUG conference

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) has issued a call for speakers for its 2021 conference.

AI reveals important printing parameters for bioscaffolds

A machine learning approach to predicting the quality of 3D-printed bioscaffolds has revealed the importance of controlling print speed.

AMUG call for board members

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) is reportedly asking for volunteers to fill several executive positions on its board.

ASM publishes AM hardback

ASM International has published a new handbook covering additive manufacturing (AM) processes.

Editor in Spotlight – Prof. Vitalij Pecharsky, Journal of Alloys and Compounds

AM software development and testing

3D printing company Sintavia and Siemens Digital Industries Software have joined forces to develop end-to-end additive manufacturing (AM) software.

AM machine supplied for oil and gas

Howco, which distributes raw material to the oil and gas industry, has purchased a metal additive manufacturing (AM) machine for a new facility in Texas.

MPIF Distinguished Service Award nominations

The Metal Powder Industries Federation says that it is seeking nominations for its Distinguished Service to Powder Metallurgy Award.

Aircraft repair through AM

The US Air Force has awarded Optomec a US$1 million contract to deliver a high-volume 3D printer for repairing turbine engine components.

Woolly biomaterial remembers to change shape

Researchers have developed a wool-derived biomaterial that can be 3D-printed into any shape and pre-programmed with reversible shape memory.

3D printer available with melt pool monitoring

Sigma Labs and Additive Industries have allowed the latter’s MetalFAB1 3D printer to be equipped with Sigma’s PrintRite3D melt pool monitoring solution.

3D printing recreates 12th century candlestick

Additive manufacturing (AM) company Renishaw has recreated a 12th century metal candlestick to be installed in a UK cathedral.

AM repair of 100 million turbine blades

Optomec says that it has refurbished over 10 million gas turbine blades using its 3D printers.