Metals - TCT (Page 48)

6K Additive to double upcycling capacity with $23.4m Department of Defense grant

The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded 6K Additive a 23.4 million USD grant to support the upcycling of critical metal for use in key defence applications.

By Sam Davies

/ 12 Dec 2023

One Shape, All Sizes: How 6K Additive's UniMelt systems yield high-quality metal powders

Frank Roberts walks into bay four, gesticulating at a metal cylinder engulfed in wiring and surrounded by scaffolding. He takes a few steps and mounts the steps on the right-hand side while detailing the workings of 6K's UniMelt plasma technology.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 Dec 2023

BLT 3D printed WedoCage medical implant receives market approval in China

The Chinese 3D printer manufacturer’s BLT-S210 and BLT-S320 systems have been used by Wedo to produce a number of personalised custom implants and orthopaedic medical devices.

By TCT Team

/ 7 Dec 2023

Hydroxyapatite-Coated Porous Titanium Alloy Interbody Fusion Device developed by Wedo - Bright Laser Technologies

Renew and Reuse: Inside 6K Additive's sustainability efforts

Sam Davies reports on 6K Additive’s sustainability efforts after going through the doors at its Pittsburgh headquarters.

By Sam Davies

/ 6 Dec 2023

My Precious: How Legor has introduced HP Metal Jet 3D printing to the luxury and fashion accessory markets

HP and Legor Group SPA ﬁrst began working together over ﬁve years ago, but announced an offcial partnership to develop precious metals for metal jet 3D printing in 2022.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 6 Dec 2023

Velo3D metal 3D printers achieve the U.S. Department of Defense’s Green-level STIG compliance

The certification allows its metal additive manufacturing systems to be connected to the DoD’s Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) and gives customers confidence against potential cyberattacks.

By TCT Team

/ 6 Dec 2023

Large-format Sapphire XC in Velo3D’s Lakeview, California manufacturing facility - Velo3D

Additive Manufacturing Solutions secures UK Ministry of Defence contract

The partnership aims to support the MOD’s efforts to build a resilient and sustainable supply chain for the UK, particularly for the sourcing of in-demand materials such as titanium.

By TCT Team

/ 5 Dec 2023

Additive Manufacturing Solutions announces collaboration with UK's Ministry of Defence - AMS

Renishaw's UK sites to be supplied with 100% renewable electricity as part of Net Zero plans

The engineering company has partnered with the Gloucestershire-based green energy company, Ecotricity as part of a two-year contract to power its main sites with renewable elecricity.

By TCT Team

/ 4 Dec 2023

Renishaw switches to 100% renewable electricity - Renishaw

Australia's SpIRIT nanosatellite with 3D printed radiator launches on board SpaceX rocket

The SpIRIT nanosatellite is operated by the University of Melbourne, and was built in collaboration with the Italian Space Agency, and several Australian SMEs, including metal 3D printing company Titomic.

By TCT Team

/ 4 Dec 2023

SpIRIT nanosatellite features 3D printed thermal management system - Titomic

6K Additive titanium alloy receives SCS Global Services certification

6K Additive’s Ti6AL4V titanium powder has received independent certification from Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) Global Services for achieving a minimum 95% post-consumer recycled titanium content.

By Sam Davies

/ 29 Nov 2023

Atomic Industries to deploy Velo3D Sapphire metal 3D printer for injection moulding tooling

Velo3D has announced the sale of a Sapphire metal 3D printing system to Atomic Industries, a manufacturer of AI-powered solutions.

By Sam Davies

/ 29 Nov 2023

Extreme Manufacturing Engineering acquires two metal 3D printers from Bright Laser Technologies

EME agreed the acquisition of the BLT-S800 and BLT-S450 at Formnext, and has moved to purchase the two machines to address the growing demand for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing services in Italy.

By Sam Davies

/ 28 Nov 2023