Inspection tools for metal additive manufacturing deals are becoming increasingly key as the technologies move into sectors that require part certification. Sigma Labs' technology may hold the key for one German machine manufacturer.
Alongside Toshiba Machines, Toshiba is in the middle of developing an industrial laser metal deposition 3D printer to sell alongside its more traditional machinery.
As part of the German car manufacturer's display at formnext it will showcase the much talked about 3D printed 1:2 scale 1936 Grand Prix Union race car.
Prominent German laser manufacturer, Trumpf, are set to unveil new 3D printing system for the additive manufacturing of metal parts at formnext powered by tct in November.
Metal powders has been the prevailing raw material of choice when it comes to metal 3D printing but Norsk Titanium are looking to challenge that market dominance with their direct metal deposition technology.
