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Additive Manufacturing research: Experts at Oerlikon, Linde and TU Munich to develop high-strength lightweight aluminum-based alloy

Global technology Group Oerlikon, with vast expertise in materials, has entered into an additive manufacturing (AM) research alliance with Linde, the world’s largest industrial gases company, and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), one of the leading German universities in engineering. The partners aim to develop new high-strength, lightweight aluminum-based alloys that can serve the safety and weight reduction needs of the aerospace and automotive industries. The Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs is funding 50% of the EUR 1.7 million research project.

Clariant turns the spotlight on 3D printed end use functional parts and new material for mobility and E&E trends at formnext 2019

Solutions for automotive, electrical and electronics, rail and more using Clariant’s industrial 3D printing materials will be displayed

Launch of Clariant’s new Exolit® based flame retardant material compliant with EN 45545-2 and NFPA 130
At Booth 12.1-B111 Clariant will show its industrial range of 3D printing materials and be on hand to discuss customer needs

Accelerating Transformation: How Adhesive Solutions Will Help Drive the Future of Mobility

Game-changing new technologies are driving the biggest transformation that the automotive sector has seen in 100 years. The car of the future will be electrified, connected to its environment, autonomously driven, and even shared among several users.

SABIC showcases at Formnext 2019 diverse collaborations that deliver material technologies across the additive manufacturing value chain

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, was spotlighting at Formnext 2019 (Hall 12.1, B61) its diverse and expanding collaborations that deliver value to customers by providing the company’s specialized materials at various points throughout the global additive manufacturing value chain. The company’s goals for these collaborations are to foster innovation and steadily expand application development opportunities for additively produced parts. To that end, SABIC is well positioned to supply a variety of unique material chemistries that can address critical customer and value chain partner challenges in additive manufacturing.

GE Additive releases Arcam EBM Build Performance Analyzer

GE Additive announced the launch of Arcam EBM Build Performance Analyzer - a new suite of machine health data analytics – and will first be released from December 2019 to Arcam EBM Q10 and Q10plus customers and then from Q1 2020 to Arcam EBM Q20 and Arcam EBM Q20plus customers and then to Arcam EBM Spectra customers through Q2 and Q3 2020.

GE Additive Arcam EBM launches D-material support for Pure Copper and Highly Alloyed Tool Steel

Collaborative approach furthers unlock the potential of electron beam melting

GE Additive Arcam announced general release of development material (D-material) support for pure copper and highly-alloyed tool steel during 2020.

GE Additive launches Arcam PRS 30 powder recovery station

GE Additive unveiled the Arcam PRS 30 – a new, automated powder recovery station to create a closed system to contain powder exposure for operators working in industrial additive manufacturing environments.

GE Additive unveils new Concept Laser M2 Series 5

Delivering best-in-class productivity for lower overall cost

Increased part quality and consistency
Increased productivity
Enhanched usability and maintainability

GE Additive unveils Arcam EBM Spectra L

Reduced cost through increased productivity

Increased productivity reduces cost per part by 10% (20% increase in build speed, 13% increase in build volume)
Improved material properties
Integrated system architecture

Sintavia scales end-to-end applied additive technology

Brian Neff wants to leave nothing to chance. To ensure the quality of the high-value additively manufactured metal parts his company provides for the demanding aerospace and defense sectors, he believes it is imperative to have end-to-end control of the production process – from design and raw materials to final part inspection.

Taking the path of most resistance

VBN Components – a GE Additive Arcam EBM customer since 2014 - is redefining high strength and heat and wear resistant materials for use in the toughest conditions