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Metal AM News and Resources

Sigma Labs on Metal AM’s Maturity for Mass Production

October 26, 2021 · Sigma Labs VP Jacob Brunsberg discusses QA and Regulatory Challenges

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FREE WEBINAR NOV. 16 - Additive Manufacturing 2.0: How AM is Moving into Mass Production

October 25, 2021 · In this webinar, learn how next-generation metal additive manufacturing technology enable tooling-free manufacturing and mass customization.

Desktop Metal Qualifies 420 Stainless Steel

October 22, 2021 · Desktop Metal single-pass jetting technology enables mass production of end-use parts in 420 stainless steel for applications across medical, defense, aerospace, and consumer products.

SLM Solutions and Burgmaier Strengthen Partnership In Tooling

October 1, 2021 · Burgmaier introduced case-hardening steel 16MnCr5 to AM, and developed a hybrid-AM process using the SLM 280.  

Morf3D’s Applied Digital Manufacturing Center Partners with Starburst Aerospace

October 1, 2021 · Company aims to bring innovative approach to additive manufacturing processes.

Farsoon Unveils a Metal Production System

September 16, 2021 · The FS273M is a production tool of larger volume parts with a wide range of industrial metal materials, the company says.

Wayland Additive to Exhibit Calibur3 at Formnext

September 16, 2021 · Formnext will enable opportunity to see Calibur3 in person and to get more understanding of the benefits that Calibur3 offers.

Desktop Metal Acquires Aidro

September 14, 2021 · Acquisition adds capabilities in design and high-volume production of fluid power systems via additive manufacturing.

Editor’s Pick: New additive manufacturing option for tiny metal parts

September 8, 2021 · Holo PureForm MicroAM 3D printer offers high resolution and throughput in a metal 3D printer, capable of producing parts with features less than 50 μm. 

Velo3D and Launcher Expand Rocket Engine Component-Manufacturing Collaboration

September 7, 2021 · Rocket developer adds a second Sapphire 3D printing system to its facility.

Holo Expands Offering with PureForm MicroAM

September 3, 2021 · Company on track to be a large producer of production metal additive manufacturing parts in 2021.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Metal 3D Printing

August 13, 2021 · The No. 1 rule for optimizing value: redesign parts specially for metal AM while following materials and post-processing specs.

Optomec Receives US Air Force Contract for Metal Additive Repairs 

June 21, 2021 · $500K order will extend repair applications for flight-critical engine components.

Space Tech Innovator Agile Space Industries Acquires Tronix3D

June 18, 2021 · Acquisition enables Agile to accelerate speed and quality across the aerospace supply chain, and continue to develop IP around metal 3D printing.

Optisys Taps Into SLM Technology to Make Parts for Space Missions

June 17, 2021 · The SLM 500 is a multi-laser system with up to four 700W lasers working simultaneously.

GE Gets Air Force Airworthiness OK for Metal 3D-printed Engine Part

June 14, 2021 · This F110 component is the first engine component designed for and produced by metal additive manufacturing to be qualified by any US Department of Defense entity.

Desktop Metal Qualifies 4140 Low-Alloy Steel for Additive Manufacturing of Parts 

June 7, 2021 · The steel is qualified via metal binder jetting for mass production of steel parts that withstand high impacts, temperatures and mechanical stresses.  

Environmental Benefits and Bottlenecks in Metal AM

May 13, 2021 · Material specialist ATI points to recyclable materials as key to sustainability, new-part qualification as the bottleneck

Matsuura Debuts Metal Additive Manufacturing Production Services

May 7, 2021 · The company now offers quick-turn prototyping.

3dpbm Research Publishes Metal AM Market Study

April 28, 2021 · New report with state of the market in 2020 and 10-year forecast offers exclusive insights into the core metal AM market.


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