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Metal AM News and Resources

6K Debuts Onyx In718 Additive Manufacturing Metal Powder at Formnext

November 21, 2019 · Premium nickel alloy metal powder for additive manufacturing  derived from sustainable sources.

Simufact Additive 2020, DED Simulation Tool Announced at Formnext

November 21, 2019 · New Simufact software release includes interoperability with Materialise, Renishaw.

ExOne Introduces New X1 160PRO Metal 3D Printer

November 8, 2019 · The printer is capable of 3D printing more than six qualified metal materials, plus ceramics, into dense and dimensionally accurate parts.

Finding the Sweet Spot in Metal 3D Printing

November 1, 2019 · Engineers need to evaluate part complexity, design freedom and time-to-market considerations when making a business case for metal 3D printing.

3D Metal Printing Applications on the Rise

November 1, 2019 · Metal 3D printing is growing rapidly thanks to advancements in additive manufacturing technology and in materials among other advances.

AM Simulation Gets More Complex with Metal

November 1, 2019 · Generative design and simulation software makers add features to address metal AM.

Designing with AM in Mind

November 1, 2019 · Designers and fabricators must support one another to avoid print failure.

ExOne to Collaborate with Global Tungsten & Powders to Advance Tungsten Metal 3D Printing

October 30, 2019 · Development collaboration to focus on cemented carbide, used in cutting tools and wear-resistant parts, and tungsten-copper, used in high-voltage electrical applications.

SmarTech Analysis Releases Report on Metal Additive Manufacturing Production Opportunities

October 28, 2019 · Expects metal AM to generate $228 billion worth of components over the coming decade.

MAMCE Launches Innovative 3D Technology

October 14, 2019 · The center will also act as an incubator for new commercial product development.

PWR Advanced Cooling Technology Chooses Velo3D to Print Heat Exchangers

October 7, 2019 · PWR to explore new thermal management strategies through metal 3D printing across a range of heat exchanger applications in motorsport, battery cell, electronics, aerospace and automotive cooling.

XJet Extends Product Line by Introducing Two Versions of the Carmel 1400

October 3, 2019 · The new, dedicated systems are the latest step in XJet’s journey to enhance metal and ceramic additive manufacturing, company says. 

Cobra Aero Takes Off on DfAM Journey

October 1, 2019 · Partnership with Renishaw helps specialty manufacturer optimize UAV engine design for metal AM production.

Investment Trends in 3D Printing Composites Report Identifies Emerging Technologies

October 1, 2019 · Some technology advancements being unveiled in 3D printing are enabling new processes and materials for composite 3D printing.

Solving for Trust: Restraints of AM Materials Simulation

October 1, 2019 · Limited test data on materials performance for metals AM printers is slowing confidence in still-fledgling technology.

Navajo Technical University Chooses Optomec System for Metal AM Training Center

September 12, 2019 · NTU purchased the directed energy deposition machine with a National Science Foundation grant for use in its new Center for Advanced Manufacturing.

Optimizing Engine Design with Metal Additive Manufacturing

September 3, 2019 · To optimize the design of its engine cylinders and to gain expertise in AM, Cobra Aero visited a Renishaw Additive Manufacturing Solutions Center.

3D Systems and GF Machining Solutions Expand Partnership in Greater China

August 27, 2019 · The aim is to enable customers in this manufacturing region to redefine production environments.

Markforged Debuts Metal and Carbon Fiber Print Farms

August 27, 2019 · Industrial metal and carbon fiber additive manufacturing company releases more options for high-throughput 3D printing.

Dunlop Systems and Components Saves Money with Use of Markforged Carbon Fiber 3D Printing

August 8, 2019 · Metal and composite 3D printing manufacturer helps automotive manufacturing giant cut cost and time.


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