Metals - TCT (Page 21)

Beehive Industries awarded study contract to evaluate 3D printing-enabled engine architecture for Collaborative Combat Aircraft

The U.S. manufacturer, which specialises in additive manufacturing for aviation, defence and power generation sectors, was awarded the contract by the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and SOSSEC, Inc..

By TCT Team

/ 3 Mar 2025

FAA certifies GE Aerospace’s 3D printed Catalyst turboprop engine

Catalyst, which features several 3D printed components, is described as the ‘first new centreline, clean-sheet advanced turboprop of the 21st century’ and is said to deliver 18% better fuel consumption and up to 10% higher cruise power.

By TCT Team

/ 3 Mar 2025

GE Aerospace-Catalyst-advanced-turboprop-engine Catalyst Advanced Turboprop Engine - GE Aerospace

First metal part 3D printed on orbit lands back on Earth

It’s the first time a metal 3D printed part has been printed on orbit and brought back to the Earth’s surface, and follows a series of metal 3D printing firsts on board the International Space Station since January 2024.

By TCT Team

/ 27 Feb 2025

EOS Aluminium AlSi10Mg material now produced with 100% recycled feedstock

According to the company, increasing the recycled content to 100% has resulted in a 77% CO2e reduction from the prior material.

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Feb 2025

Honda lifts hood on use of metal 3D printing

The Japanese automaker says it is working across a variety of mobility fields where it ‘expects’ to deploy additive manufacturing, including automobiles, motorcycles, power products, motorsports and aerospace.

By TCT Team

/ 27 Feb 2025

World in motion: Disrupting the hydraulics sector with additive manufacturing

Laura Griffiths speaks to UK-based hydraulics manufacturer Domin about how metal additive manufacturing became it's driving force.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 27 Feb 2025

OPPO's 3D printed smartphone hinge is 'pushing the limits of foldable design'

The Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer says the device's 3D printed titanium casing and wing plate affords 'certified folding performance' and has been reinforced with a proprietary ultra-high-strength steel with a tensile strength of 2200 MPa

By TCT Team

/ 24 Feb 2025

Moleroda delivers UK's first ENESKApostprocess system to Apex Additive Technologies

The system, from German company joke Technology, is said to be focused on delivering optimal safety when processing reactive materials, specifically 3D printed parts.

By TCT Team

/ 21 Feb 2025

Croom Medical & Global Advanced Metals develop closed-loop supply chain for 3D printable tantalum powder

Recognising tantalum’s suitability for AM and the production of medical implants that support bone growth and osseointegration, the companies have come together to develop a closed-loop and sustainable supply chain for tantalum powder.

By Sam Davies

/ 19 Feb 2025

Tantalum Cones - Tantalum Revision Cones Revision cone additively manufactured in tantalum. - Croom Medical

TCT Magazine | EU | Volume 33 | Issue 1

Nikon SLM Solutions on reshaping defence manufacturing with additive, plus hydraulics, heat exchangers and sustainable fashion.

By TCT Team

/ 18 Feb 2025

ADDiTEC launches AMDROiD laser DED system at MILAM 2025

ADDiTEC believes the new solution will provide advantages in point-of-demand manufacturing and metal repair thanks to its portable modular design, self-sustaining gas supply and user-friendly software.

By Sam Davies

/ 17 Feb 2025

Meltio secures sale of 500th metal 3D printer; reports 50% revenue growth in 2024

With a focus now on building out its hardware and material capability, Meltio is confident it will be able to further establish itself as a key solutions provider to industries such as aerospace and defence.

By Sam Davies

/ 13 Feb 2025