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)
The carbon nanofibres are a by-product of associated petroleum gas processing, which has serious environmental significance
Dr Stefan Janssen discusses the scanner-based laser processing technique developed within the Carbolase project
Single titanium Airbus parts can now be processed using multiple lasers simultaneously in a Concept Laser M2 printer. (Image: Premium Aerotec)
The validation will enable single titanium components to be built at an increased rate in GE Additive’s Concept Laser M2 printer
The new NXG XII 600 from SLM Solutions wields twelve 1kW lasers for increased productivity. (Image: SLM Solutions)
SLM Solutions' NXG XII 600 is equipped with twelve 1kW lasers, while Additive Industries' upcoming MetalFAB-600 will be equipped with ten 1kW lasers
Additive manufacturing can be used to reduce the cost of routine turbine maintenance dramatically, typically replacing manual operations such as TIG welding
Relativity Space aims to 3D print a complete rocket in 60 days. (Image: Relativity Space)
The partnership is intended to create a closed loop supply chain where certified scrap materials are turned into powder, which can then be reprinted into new parts
The selective laser melting process (Image: SLM Solutions)
The work aims to reduce the 3D printing time and costs of aircraft components by using larger layer thicknesses
Anibal Di Luch, of TWI, reports on the development of a robotic platform for the laser processing of large-scale, high-end structures for aircraft
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 fast growing laser cutting business has taken on more space as it prepares to continue its expansion plans
