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Siemens Proves Proficiency of Printing Powder
Posted on February 8th, 2017 by Ken Klapproth in New Materials & Applications
Image by Siemens via Siemens.com
Think it’s not possible for the operating temperature of a gas turbine to exceed the rupture temperature of the metal it’s made of? Well, Siemens has proven the physics of cooling is not only faster to produce with additive manufacturing, but every bit as reliable. Continue reading “Siemens Proves Proficiency of Printing Powder” »
Study Shows Tamping Better for BAAM
Posted on February 1st, 2017 by Ken Klapproth in New Materials & Applications
Video frame from 3D Printed Shebly Cobra at Auto Show video by Cincinnati Incorporated via CI Website
When it’s time to go big or go home in additive manufacturing, how have researchers successfully addressed long deposition times for thermoplastics leading to reduced material strength between layers? Continue reading “Study Shows Tamping Better for BAAM” »
2016 Top Innovators – Whose List is Right?
Posted on January 25th, 2017 by Ken Klapproth in New Materials & Applications
Image by bella67 [CC0 Public Domain], via Pixabay
Additive Manufacturing’s ‘Less Filling’ Tastes Great for Renault
Posted on January 18th, 2017 by Ken Klapproth in New Materials & Applications
Image is a derivative of “3D printing for the design of engines of the future” by Renault Trucks, used under Standard YouTube Service. Image is licensed under CC BY by Kenneth Klapproth.
Curious to learn how engineers at Renault Trucks were able to shave 120kg of weight off their 4 cylinder Euro 6 engine? Continue reading “Additive Manufacturing’s ‘Less Filling’ Tastes Great for Renault” »
