Standards & Certification

Recent developments in additive manufacturing technology standards

Dr Martin White, Head of Additive Manufacturing Programs - Europe at ASTM highlights some of the recent work of the ASTM Center of Excellence and forthcoming initiatives.

By TCT Team

/ 23 Dec 2020

The right track: Angel Trains' James Brown on the standards 3D printing must reach before installation in the rail industry

James Brown, Data and Performance Engineer at Angel Trains, pens a column on compliance standards for 3D printed parts in the rail sector.

By TCT Team

/ 21 Dec 2020

Angel Trains PEKK testing PEKK tested to ISO 5658-2: 2006 spread of flame.

TÜV SÜD certifies 3D printing of LEHVOSS high-temp polyamide-based filament on Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle

TÜV SÜD has certified the 3D printing of LEHVOSS Group’s LUVOCOM 3F PAHT 9825 NT filament on the Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle.

By TCT Team

/ 4 Nov 2020

Sandvik metal 3D printing factory gains ISO 13485:2016 medical certification

Sandvik has announced its metal 3D printing powder factory in Sweden has received ISO 13485:2016 certification for the manufacture of medical components.

By TCT Team

/ 15 Sep 2020

Federal Aviation Administration grants Auburn University $3m for aerospace additive manufacturing research

The National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME) at Auburn University is to initiate a two-year aerospace additive manufacturing project with backing from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

By TCT Team

/ 24 Aug 2020

FAA Auburn Uni Auburn Engineering faculty: Nima Shamsaei (left) and Steve Taylor (right).

Honeywell gains FAA certification for first 3D printed flight-critical engine part

The milestone refers to a #4/5 bearing housing, a major structural component inside the ATF3-6 turbofan engine on board the Dassault Falcon 20G maritime patrol aircraft.

By TCT Team

/ 19 Aug 2020

Honeywell gains FAA certification for first 3D printed flight-critical engine part

ExOne announces availability of Inconel 718 metal 3D printing material

ExOne has announced the availability of its Inconel 718 alloy after being certified according to the ASTM standard B637-18.

By TCT Team

/ 6 Aug 2020

More RIZE 3D printing products receive UL GREENGUARD certification

RIZE has announced its XRIZE full-colour 3D printing system, RIZIUM ST filament and RIZIUM inks have received UL’s GREENGUARD Certification.

By TCT Team

/ 30 Jul 2020

A Simple Equation: Secure and certified additive manufacturing equals increased production

Lee-Bath Nelson, Co-Founder and VP Business at LEO Lane looks at how software can help deliver repeatable, secure and trackable production while also ensuring compliance with fundamental certification requirements.

By TCT Team

/ 8 Jun 2020

In 2018, BMW was already producing over 200,000 3D printed car parts a year, like this 3D printed air vent for Mini.

Lloyd's Register and TWI update additive manufacturing certification notes

The organisations have announced updates to their guidance notes for the certification of additively manufactured parts and facilities to incorporate recent technology changes.

By TCT Team

/ 19 May 2020