Tag: 3D Printing
Metallic 3D printing – big, fast, and cost-efficient
Additive manufacturing is not only suitable for small and filigree structures. Gefertec manufactured a 170kg stainless steel part for the Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery at the University of Stuttgart.
AWI sells its exotic nickel alloy wire to 3D printing
Alloy Wire International (AWI) is now selling its Exotic nickel alloy wire to the 3D printing industry as more suppliers tap into the desire for cost-effective rapid production of parts.
Chevron turns to metal additive manufacturing to stay on schedule
During a recent routine maintenance shutdown, extended lead times and supply chain delays on traditionally manufactured parts challenged Chevron’s planned restart schedule.
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Titanium and civil aviation: turbulence ahead
Addressing the challenge of hydrogen embrittlement in metallurgy
U.S. Army invests in Auburn University AM research
The U.S. Army has asked Auburn University to help build the future of American combat readiness.
Through a recent USD 4.3M Army grant, the National...
Thinking big: WAAM goes commercial
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing allows 3D-printing of large objects at less expense and in a far shorter time. After years of extensive research, commercialization has begun, and heavy industry is set to be transformed.
Fronius prototyping centre supports commercial sectors
Fronius supports industrial and commercial enterprises at its prototyping centre in Wels, Austria.
Companies that want to take advantage of new trends have a big...
Upstream oil and gas: where next?
There is good news and bad news in the oil and gas patch. The bad news is that oil and gas companies face multiple uncertainties due to Covid, the ecological crisis and the need to transition toa zero-carbon future.
Hexagon plans to build a flexible and open AM ecosystem
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has revealed its plans to build the industry’s most flexible and open additive manufacturing (AM) ecosystem to help overcome complexities...