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    New Technology for Magnesium Additive Manufacturing

    Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Magnesium Research Center (MRC) of Kumamoto University, TOHO Kinzoku Co., Ltd., and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) worked together to develop the first high-precision additive manufacturing (AM) technology for magnesium alloys in a wire-laser metal 3D printer using the direct energy deposition (DED) method. This technology will enable the production of […]

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    RMIT University Develops 3D-Printed Titanium Structure for Aerospace Parts

    Researchers at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, developed a new 3D-printed metamaterial (an artificial material with unique properties not observed in nature) from a common titanium alloy. The metamaterial is said to achieve a level of strength to weight that is not available in current manufacturing. It is expected to be used in a wide […]

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    Airbus Helicopters Opens 3D Printing Center for Aluminum Components

    Airbus Helicopters opened a new 3D printing centre at its site in Donauwörth, Germany. The company now operates three machines for components made of titanium, four for plastic parts, and — as a new element — a machine that can produce components made of aluminum. The additive manufacturing process allows for serial products of components, […]

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    NASA Tests Innovative 3D-Printed Aluminum Rocket Nozzle for Deep Space Missions

    NASA recently built and tested an additively manufactured rocket engine nozzle made of aluminum as part of the Reactive Additive Manufacturing for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (RAMFIRE) project. By implementing 3D printing, the innovative design is able to be comprised of a single piece, which reduces manufacturing time and makes the nozzle lighter than conventional […]

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    CoreTechnologie Introduces Super-Light 3D-Printed Aluminum Bicycle

    The team of developers at software pioneer CoreTechnologie have developed an inexpensive and super-light bicycle made from 3D-printed aluminum components and standard carbon tubes. The development demonstrates how complex everyday objects can be produced quickly, easily, and cost-effectively using 3D printing technologies. The fully functional singlespeed version of the bike weighs just 7.1 kg ready […]

  • Ready for space – and ready for industrialized AM production: The 3D-printed aluminum antenna cluster for next-generation communication satellites, made to orbit the earth.

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    Airbus Signs Contract with Oerlikon for 3D-Printed Aluminum Components for Satellites

    Airbus and Oerlikon AM have successfully industrialized the additive manufacturing (AM) process for complex serial production of 3D-printed aluminum components. These antenna clusters will be used in communication satellites, which will soon be orbiting the earth. This achievement has resulted in a €3.8 million contract to additively manufacture these satellite components. Advanced technologies like additive manufacturing […]

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    Constellium to Supply Aluminum for 3D-Printed Components in Formula 1 Racing

    Constellium is working with multiple partners to supply Aheadd® CP1 aluminum additive manufacturing powder for the manufacture of highly efficient, compact, and lightweight heat exchangers for Formula 1 vehicles. The alloy was approved by Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the governing body over Formula 1 and other global motorsports, for use in Formula 1 cars beginning […]

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    Relativity Space Develops Reusable Launch Vehicle Using 3D-Printed Aluminum

    Relativity Space, a company dedicated to building humanity’s multi-planetary future, revealed plans for the Terran R, a reusable medium-to-heavy lift orbital launch vehicle made from 3D-printed aluminum. This development builds on the company’s seven years of experience developing its Terran 1 program — the world’s first 3D-printed aluminum rocket to fly and reach space. “Our […]