By the conclusion of the programme, the partners hope to be able to demonstrate an integrated, digitally connected AM supply chain from alloy selection and build strategies to post-processing, inspection and factory scale-up.
The component is a critical element of the LEAP 71 XRB-2E6 methane/liquid oxygen rocket bell nozzle engine that the company announced was under development in April.
Mantle believes the Angstrom Group investment will provide the resources to expand production capacity, strengthen its partner network, and accelerate deployment of its hybrid additive–subtractive manufacturing systems.
Equipped with four 1kW lasers, Additive Industries says it has designed the new machine to deliver higher productivity while maintaining high material quality levels.
Researchers from universities in Scotland and Italy have develop a 3D printed twisting metamaterial that they believe could lead to improved crash protection for vehicles.
The metamaterial has been designed
