The size of the AM-optimised part is 455 x 295 x 805mm. (Image: SLM Solutions)
Selective laser melting produces part for aircraft landing gear
9 April 2021
The part was redesigned for metal AM, enabling a weight reduction of 15 per cent
Aerospace
Primus Aerospace Adopts Velo3D’s titanium AM system
23 March 2021
It is the first titanium-dedicated metal 3D printer from Velo3D that will be used solely for aerospace & defence applications
Primera announces new laser marking system
23 March 2021
The Catalyst system enables fast and easy production of highly durable, synthetic labels for a wide range of rough-service applications
Lightweight materials and parts for hybrid and electric planes will be developed within the five projects. (Image: Rolls Royce)
UK Government invests £90m in aerospace manufacturing
23 March 2021
Five projects will develop technology to make production lines quicker, more efficient, and more cost-effective
A handheld laser system was demonstrated at the US Navy's FRCE facility. (Image: Adapt Laser)
US Navy tests laser cleaning technology on aircraft components
29 January 2021
The technology was used to strip paint from an aircraft engine can, aircraft components, and test-panels with various coatings
Project MEDAL will rapidly optimise LPBF processing parameters for new metal alloys used in aerospace.
Boeing to accelerate additive manufacturing for aerospace using machine learning
15 January 2021
Project MEDAL will rapidly optimise LPBF processing parameters for new aerospace alloys.
A laser enclosure containing a robot designed to build propellers.
Modern challenges in laser safety
11 December 2020
Lasermet’s David Lawton opens Matthew Dale’s eyes on the latest issues faced in ensuring laser safety for materials processing
The new superalloys can be used to manufacture complex components for use in extreme environments in the energy, space and nuclear sectors. (Image: UC Santa Barbara College of Engineering)
New crack-resistant 'superalloys' compatible with AM
9 December 2020
The superalloys hold promise for producing complex one-off components for high-stress, high-performance environments, such as aircraft engines
The nanocarbon additive makes it possible to ensure a low porosity of the printed material, increasing its hardness by 1.5 times. (Image: NUST MISIS)
Oil waste used to increase hardness of 3D printed aluminium by 50%
26 November 2020
The carbon nanofibres are a by-product of associated petroleum gas processing, which has serious environmental significance
Ultrafast lasers facilitate leaner CFRP production
25 November 2020
Dr Stefan Janssen discusses the scanner-based laser processing technique developed within the Carbolase project
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