Metals - TCT (Page 31)

Solukon launches its largest metal depowdering system yet ahead of Formnext

The new metal powder removal system can accommodate parts that weigh more than two tons, with Solukon aiming to meet the growing demand for a depowdering solution that can cater for the ‘heavy load segment.’

By Sam Davies

/ 23 Oct 2024

Freeform receives investment from NVIDIA's NVentures & AE Ventures

As part of this investment, Freeform will join the NVIDIA Inception program, leveraging NVIDIA’s accelerated computing platform to ‘supercharge’ its existing AI-driven metal 3D printing platform.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 Oct 2024

Atomik AM and Cygnus Atratus project aims to turn 3D printed aluminium waste into clean energy

Atomik AM has announced it is working with fuel cell and hydrogen production technology developer Cygnus Atratus to explore how waste from its aluminium 3D printing processes could be used to create energy.

By TCT Team

/ 22 Oct 2024

Metal binder jet printed aluminium part - Atomik AM

AddUp sets up MASSIF consortium to develop large-format metal powder bed fusion machines

AddUp says MASSIF machines will increase productivity by 300%, reduce part costs by 50-70%, reduce powder waste to less than 10%, and boasts the ability to manufacture parts 12 times larger than current AddUp machines.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Oct 2024

US Navy successfully prints parts on home ported USS San Diego with ADDiTEC ElemX 3D printer

The success of this effort has proved the capability of the ElemX 3D printer being operational in an active maritime environment, with test results indicating the components were 'acceptable and fully functional' for their intended applications.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Oct 2024

Conflux Technology raises $11m in Series B round

This latest round of funding will now be used to speed up the development of Conflux Production Systems, which is described as an end-to-end manufacturing solution capable of replacing traditional heat exchanger manufacturing processes.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 Oct 2024

#205 Rob Higham & John Barnes deep dive into metal powders for additive manufacturing

On this episode of the Additive Insight podcast, Rob Higham and John Barnes cover the development of powders specific to AM processes and the need for progress to be made in the recyclability of metal powders.

By TCT Team

/ 18 Oct 2024

Technical University Dortmund installs GEFERTEC WAAM machine

Several working groups within the Department of Mechanical Engineering are pursuing materials-related topics, with arc405 machine set to be one of the additive manufacturing processes used through that research.

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Oct 2024

Handover of the arc405 for 3D metal printing of large parts to TU Dortmund. (Left to right) Janis Blattner (GEFERTEC), Manuel Pinho Ferreira (TU Dortmund), Karsten Steuer (GEFERTEC). - GEF...

Freemelt reports two orders of Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion technology

An industrial company serving the aerospace & energy markets from North America and an orthopaedic OEM have ordered a feasibility study and proof of concept study of Freemelt's AM technology, respectively.

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Oct 2024

Velo3D to make more job cuts before end of 2024

A Form 8-K document date October 9, 2024 and signed by CEO Brad Kreger on October 11, 2024 states that the company has commenced an additional workforce reduction plan, with approximately 32% of the company's workforce to be affected.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Oct 2024

Indonesian manufacturer using Farsoon metal 3D printing technology to produce shoe moulds

Anugrah Cipta Mould Indonesia (ACMI) has established a new additive manufacturing centre to support its production of footwear moulds.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Oct 2024

Fortius Metals raises additional $2 million in seed funding

With this additional capital, the company hopes to accelerate these developments to meet the ‘timelines of customers who are eager to adopt this cutting-edge technology.’

By Sam Davies

/ 8 Oct 2024