The part, a 1-Newton thruster developed by DLR, will be printed and returned to Earth for hot-fire testing, in what DLR has described as ‘a game-changer for additive manufacturing in space, unlocking new frontiers for exploration.’
The multi-million-dollar funding is split into two phases, focused initially on establishing baseline material properties and performance validation, followed by expansion to full-scale component production and testing.
YBI previously acquired an XJet Carmel 1400C ceramic system in 2018, and has sought to add a Carmel 1400M system to bolster its support to customers working in aerospace and defence, medical devices, and electronics across North America.
Prahalada Rao, Associate Professor at Virginia Tech, introduces the DynamicPrint model-based feedforward process control approach for rapid part qualification and defect mitigation in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF).
The latest figures by market intelligence firm CONTEXT show total additive manufacturing system revenues grew by 5% year-on-year (YoY) with Entry-level systems leading the market.
The mid-level FDM system has been upgraded with a dark colourway and new features including hardened components to support materials like Nylon 12CF and Antero alongside bundled licenses.
The Taiwanese manufacturer says the installation of the Hiperbaric HIP 93, one of the largest HIP systems in Hiperbaric’s portfolio, will help to bolster its capabilities in the manufacture of high-value-added components for the aerospace sector.
The company hasn’t yet shared any specifics on which products have been acquired or the value of the transaction, but said it believes it now has ‘the largest and most robust offering of AM polymer solutions in the industry’.
The Chinese additive manufacturing OEM says the milestone includes those machines capable of building parts measuring at least metre tall, a hardware category which the company has continued to push in recent years.
The German machine tool and laser technology company has signed an agreement with private equity fund LEO III Fund, advised by the DUBAG Group, to sell its metal 3D printing segment as it turns its focus to its industrial core businesses instead.
Susan Bradley, Partner and Chartered and European Patent Attorney at Marks & Clerk LLP explores Etsy's recent changes to its Creativity Standards and impact on 3D printed goods.
The manifesto aims to support the development and implementation of a European Additive Manufacturing Strategy, launch a public-private partnership for AM, and maximise the impact of public investments at both EU and national levels.
