Iron filings stick to this mini chessboard with a partially magnetic structure, produced from a single type of steel power at different temperatures. Image: Empa
The technique could aid in the design of more efficient electric motors, and structural components that react locally to different temperatures
3D-printed stents are expected to improve sizing options, preserve essential anatomy, and enable diameters and shapes to suit individual patient requirements
The 3D printer developed at TU Graz melts metal powder using high-performance LED light sources. (Image: TU Graz)
'SLEDM' is similar to SLM and EBM, however the new process solves two central problems of the pre-existing AM processes
The project team from Heraeus Amloy and Trumpf Additive Manufacturing (Image: Trumpf)
Technology firms Heraeus Amloy and Trumpf are collaborating on the 3D printing of amorphous metals, also known as metallic glasses
A simulation used by the researchers to help determine the impact of spatter in LPBF. (Image: LLNL)
The strategy could be implemented into any metal 3D printer, and could also apply to beam-based welding or fusing technologies
A Luxinar laser cutting Perspex to make face shields
The firm's customers in the food & beverage and medical device industries have seen increases in demand for products in relation to Covid-19
The Coherent HighLight DL HPS is an industrial diode laser that offers high power output (1kW to 4KW) in a compact, self-contained package
SLM Solutions has launched an initiative to combine the forces of the AM industry to work together against the effects of Covid-19
Cobalt-chromium knee implant
Canwell Medical has chosen to use SLM® machines for product development of 3D printed surgical implants
Siemens connects healthcare providers and medical designers to produce components through additive manufacturing
In response to Covid-19, Siemens is making its AM network and 3D printers available to the global medical community
