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3D Printing Method for Metal Composites

Damascus steel is a material of almost mythical fame, used to forge legendary swords such as Excalibur and Mimung. The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen and the Max-Planck-Institute for Iron Research (MPIE) in Düsseldorf have been investigating a...
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Challenges Face Metal 3D Printing Powder Suppliers in 2020

Most AM companies which report public information noted during their Q1 releases that they expected Q2 to be much more heavily impacted by COVID-19.  . They weren’t wrong.  . Shutdowns and uncertainties didn’t actually hit Western firms until March. But it’s no secret...
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The Old-School Engine That Powers the B-52 Gets a 3D-Printed Upgrade

The U.S. Air Force has 3D-printed its first metal part for a jet engine. The replacement part, made for the engine that powers the B-52 Stratofortress bomber, will keep the plane flying until new engines are fitted to the aging jets in the late 2020s.  . The Air Force...
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3D printing: Making biocompatible, sterilizable plastic and metal components possible

The medical industry is changing quickly. While there have been major advances in the technological and biomedical engineering spaces, medical device manufacturers still need viable options for manufacturing devices and equipment both to patients and healthcare...
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