An engineering primer on simulating metal 3D printing processes. 3D printer printing metal. Laser sintering machine for metal. Given the unique characteristics of additive processes and the large ...

The additive manufacturing processes can be applied to fabricate topology-optimized parts. Image courtesy of Grenzebach. Additive Manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, is the manufacturing of a ...

A comprehensive review maps how arc power, heat management, grain evolution, residual stress and defects jointly control WAAM Ti-6Al-4V components.

The software is said to offer 'significantly faster' pre-processing, better handling of large and complex builds, improved ...

Additive Manufacturing (AM) for component repair has emerged as a versatile approach for restoring worn or damaged parts across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, energy and tooling. Unlike ...

Additive manufacturing (AM) encompasses a suite of technologies that build parts layer by layer from digital models, offering unparalleled design freedom, material efficiency and customisation. The ...

Researchers have resolved a long-standing debate surrounding laser additive manufacturing processes with a pioneering approach to defect detection. Researchers from EPFL have resolved a long-standing ...

Over the past decade, 3-D printing has transformed from a hobbyist or prototyping tool into an industrial-grade production process, referred to as additive manufacturing. Today, additively ...

Additive manufacturing hasn't proved, at scale, that it can produce parts that meet requirements, pass certification and still make economic sense.

Additive manufacturing (AM), often referred to as 3D printing, emerged several decades ago. But only recently has the technology experienced rapid growth, expanding into many applications for a range ...

Additive manufacturing has long been heralded for its flexibility as a production method. More recently, additive’s ability to safeguard against global supply chain challenges has helped accelerate ...