SABIC deliver material technologies across the AM value chain SABIC used the recent Formnext 2019 exhibition to highlight its diverse and expanding collaborations that are said to deliver value to customers by providing the company’s specialised materials at various…
Velo3D ships 7th Sapphire printer to aerospace customer Velo3D, an innovator in metal additive manufacturing (AM), has announced delivery of the seventh Sapphire printer to its largest production customer, which has already ordered a total of 12 systems…
6K and Castheon partner to produce 3D-printed high entropy alloy part 6K, one of the world’s leading developers of microwave plasma technology for the production of advanced materials used in additive manufacturing, lithium ion batteries and other industrial markets, has announced…
SLM Solutions and Honeywell partner to qualify new AM technology SLM Solutions has announced that it is working with Honeywell to help qualify new additive manufacturing parameters that enable printing at increased thicknesses. The partnership will help both companies reduce…
3T celebrates 20 years at Formnext 3T additive manufacturing celebrated its 20th anniversary and 20 years of industry leading technology and services at Formnext, Frankfurt last week. Founded in 1999 and based in Newbury, Berkshire, 3T…
Arevo announces AGC as Japan strategic partner of 3D-printed parts Arevo, the Silicon Valley company transforming composites manufacturing through digitalisation has announced AGC, Inc. as its strategic business partner in Japan to provide Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS) for the on-demand production of…
Etihad opens new MRO 3D printing facility with EASA approval Etihad has collaborated with EOS and BigRep to open an MRO additive manufacturing facility with design and production approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The laboratory, located at…
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 defence sectors, he…
SLM and Divergent sign new partnership at Formnext SLM Solutions Group and Divergent Technologies have signed a letter of intent to purchase next generation additive manufacturing machines and deepen their strategic partnership. Since 2017, SLM Solutions and Divergent…
3D print flexibility beats Brexit Chris Elsworthy, CEL-UK’s managing director and lead mechanical engineer reveals how scalable 3D printing can give aerospace manufacturers the flexibility they need ahead of Brexit. Aerospace manufacturing, like many…
AM makes the top flight Patrick Dunne, vice-president, advanced applications development, 3D Systems explains how aerospace applications are taking flight with additive manufacturing. It’s been more than 30 years since Chuck Hull created the…
3D printing reaches new heights Scott Sevcik, vice-president aerospace business segment at Stratasys looks at some of the current trends and developments that highlight the technology’s ongoing ability to deliver opportunities for aerospace manufacturers and…
Creaform to showcase 3D scanning and printing at Formnext Creaform (hall 12.1, booth E110) will use Formnext to showcase its latest portable 3D scanner generations, the HandySCAN BLACK and Go!SCAN SPARK, to the additive manufacturing industry. “Formnext is the…
AM experts join to develop high-strength lightweight aluminium-based alloy Oerlikon has announced it has entered into an additive manufacturing (AM) research alliance with Linde, one of the world’s largest industrial gases companies, and the Technical University of Munich (TUM).…
SPEE3D to reveal metal 3D printing production cell at Formnext SPEE3D, an award-winning manufacturer of metal-based additive manufacturing technology, will launch its new SPEE3Dcell product at Booth E02 in Hall 12 from November 19-22, 2019, at Formnext in Frankfurt. The…
New network for efficient AM parts and powder handling Three specialised companies from Germany are joining forces to form a network called AM Powder Plus (AMP+). Assonic Dorstener Siebtechnik, Solukon Maschinenbau and ULT now offer integrated solutions for highly…
SENER Aeroespacial and CATEC develop a 3D-printed metal space antenna SENER Aeroespacial and CATEC have completed the delivery of the telemetry and telecomm and antennas for the European Space Agency's PROBA-3 mission, for which SENER Aeroespacial is the prime contractor…
Leonardo thinks ahead The Yeovil site is making sure it stays at the leading edge of helicopter manufacturing. Ian Parker spoke to Leonardo’s business development and capability manager, Tom Egan at the company’s…
Lighter, cheaper and still safe Formnext, the leading trade fair for additive manufacturing and modern industrial production returns to Frankfurt am Main from 19-22 November 2019. The aerospace industry offers the additive manufacturing industry…
UK-Israel aerospace project to develop AI for additive manufacturing British additive manufacturing (AM) software company DNA.am and Israeli 3D printing AI start-up Printsyst have formed a strategic partnership. The project will develop an integrated AI solution to scale and…
GE Additive inaugurates new facility in Germany GE Additive has inaugurated its new 40,000m2 campus in Lichtenfels, Germany, which will become the new home for GE Additive Concept Laser teams. Bavarian Prime Minister Dr. Markus Söder commented…
Hexcel additive manufacturing process approved by Boeing Hexcel Corporation has been approved by Boeing to produce HexPEKK-100 aerospace structures for major commercial aircraft platforms. After rigorous review of Hexcel’s proprietary poly-ether-ketone-ketone and carbon fibre material formulation, Hexcel’s…
Renishaw speeds ahead at TCT Show 2019 From 24-26 September, global engineering technologies company Renishaw will return to TCT Show at the NEC in Birmingham, UK. On stand D100, Renishaw will showcase new and exciting applications of…
BAE Systems and Stratasys increase collaboration BAE Systems and Stratasys have announced that the two companies will further strengthen their relationship around emerging additive manufacturing solutions within the aerospace and defence company’s Land, Maritime and Air…
