Directed Energy Deposition

GKN Aerospace commissions Cell 3 laser metal deposition with wire 3D printing system

GKN Aerospace has commissioned its directed energy deposition additive manufacturing cell as part of its new Global Technology Center in Texas, USA.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Jun 2023

WAAM3D announces latest wire arc additive manufacturing control software

The software has been designed for use with the Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) company’s large-format RoboWAAM 3D printer to give operators a fully controllable production process.

By TCT Team

/ 7 Jun 2023

WAAMCtrl split screen view to compare different key process variables side-by-side

Optomec showcases its latest 3D printer heads at RAPID + TCT

Optomec, a company specialising in 3D printers for both metal and printed electronics, will be showcasing its latest print solutions at RAPID + TCT 2023, booth #5027. The company has launched two new print heads for metal and printed electronics.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 3 May 2023

Optomec Aerosol Jet (left) and the CS 250 (right) - Optomec

Meltio expands worldwide partner network with four new distributors to meet wire-laser metal AM demand

Meltio has announced four new partners to expand its worldwide sales network to meet the demand for its wire-laser metal 3D printing solutions. The company has signed sales contracts with new resellers in the US, Argentina, Italy and Spain.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 8 Mar 2023

#118 Inovators on Innovators: Amy Elliott & Melanie Lang on burgeoning metal 3D printing processes

On the latest TCT Innovators on Innovators episode, Amy Elliot, an ORNL scientist, sits down with Formalloy CEO Melanie Lang to discuss the metal additive manufacturing, workflow considerations and their work in TV.

By TCT Team

/ 21 Feb 2023

Meltio unveils new solutions for the use and reliability of its wire-laser metal 3D printing technology

Meltio has announced a “giant step” towards facilitating the use of its metal 3D printing solutions. The company has unveiled two new innovations that aim to increase the reliability of metal part manufacturing for creating accuracy parts.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 9 Nov 2022

Meltio laser calibration system - Meltio

Optomec and Acme Manufacturing showcase automated workcell for adaptive repair of turbine parts at Formnext

Optomec Inc. and Acme Manufacturing have partnered to produce an “industry first”. The companies have created a fully automated work cell initially optimised for repairing aviation compressor blades made of titanium.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 8 Nov 2022

ACME Turnkey Aerospace Blade Repair System - Optomec/Acme Manufacturing

#101 Additive Insight: Formalloy CEO Melanie Lang on new alloys & functionally integrated components with DED

On the latest Additive Insight episode, Melanie Lang discusses the product portfolio of FormAlloy, how the company commenced work with the likes of NASA, and what the key opportunities are for DED technology in aerospace and beyond.

By TCT Team

/ 5 Sep 2022

#101 Additive Insight: Formalloy CEO Melanie Lang on new alloys & functionally integrated components with DED

The DED heat: the application opportunities for Direct Energy Deposition 3D printing

Senior Content Producer Sam Davies talks to multiple vendors to understand the application opportunities with Direct Energy Deposition processes.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Jul 2022

12.1kg naval propeller printed with the Meltio Engine Robot Integration in 316L at a cost of 189.71 EUR. - Meltio

AWI targets 3D printing with exotic nickel alloy wire

The UK-based company, which specialises in round, flat and profile wire, is set to showcase what it believes to be ‘an exciting new offer’ for part manufacturers, particularly in aerospace.

By TCT Team

/ 14 Jul 2022

Alloy Wire International is now selling its exotic nickel alloy wire to the 3D printing industry

Meltio names service provider K3D as application development partner for DED 3D printing tech

Meltio has announced K3D as its first official service bureau partner and a key contributor to its application development efforts within Europe.

By TCT Team

/ 15 Jun 2022

WAAM3D launches RoboWAAM metal 3D printing platform at TCT 3Sixty

The company, spun out from Cranfield University by a team of researchers, says it aims to increase the potential for multi-metre metallic part development in industries such as aerospace, defence, and oil and gas.

By TCT Team

/ 9 Jun 2022