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🔦 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 Beam shaping technology, like the ring-shaped laser provided by nLIGHT, Inc. , is enabling for significant improvements in 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗟-𝗣𝗕𝗙). Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have demonstrated how using a ring-shaped beam instead of the traditional Gaussian beam can simultaneously mitigate multiple defects - pores, rough surfaces, and large spatters. This breakthrough not only 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 but also allows for thicker layers during manufacturing, 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁. These advancements are a huge step forward for industries producing critical applications, such as aerospace, medical, and energy. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 Metal Additive Manufacturing magazine: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gtzrYahy 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟-𝗣𝗕𝗙 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀? 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/edcNPJYx

Smith+Nephew 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 AM Academy 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲. We’re thrilled to share this feedback from Mark Morrison, Research Director at Smith+Nephew: “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘈𝘔 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘢 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘫𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴. 𝘞𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘢𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮’𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦.” 💡 Ready to enhance your team’s expertise? Explore our courses today: https://lnkd.in/eQM3fVix #AdditiveManufacturing #MetalBinderJetting #SinterBasedAM

🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? The introduction of new technology into an organization is a transformative process that can redefine operational practices, create new opportunities, and drive innovation. Independent of the technology, the adoption typically follows a series of steps, including evaluating potential benefits, addressing initial resistance, and eventually integrating the technology into standard workflows. This process often involves adapting business processes, retraining employees, and realigning strategic goals to accommodate the new technology’s capabilities. In the case of #AdditiveManufacturing, the implementation process is particularly distinctive and impactful. Unlike other manufacturing processes, AM is inherently disruptive, with the potential to fundamentally alter business models, products, and supply chain dynamics. The technology’s ability to produce complex, customized parts with reduced material waste introduces a wide range of implications that extend beyond traditional production and quality assurance. 📊 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗠 𝘁𝗵𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. 👉 Learn how AM impacts key areas within an organization through this 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄. 📥 Download the AM Academy Insights on 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 (link in comments) 🤝 Feel free to 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 to discuss further!

I love the smell of freshly printed Insights! It has become a habit for many of our AMPOWER customers and clients to read throught our latest papers on their way back from Formnext. This time, we have a new paper around the subject of “scaling Additive Manufacturing”. Put together by our expert Benjamin Haller and the AM Academy. Not at Formnext? Get it online here: https://lnkd.in/e-CAM3gf

🚀 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲-𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝟯𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲: 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗯’𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 Rocket Lab has introduced a 𝟵𝟬-𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗔𝗙𝗣) 𝟯𝗗 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 - one of the largest for 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 - to produce critical structures for its Neutron launch vehicle. At 𝟭𝟮 𝗺 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹, it can lay down up to 100 m of continuous carbon fiber per minute, streamlining large-scale component production. 💡 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: ⚙️ 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Reduces production time of key components, like the Stage 2 dome, from weeks to 24 hours. 🤖 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Located in Maryland, the AFP machine fabricates Neutron and Electron rocket parts plus satellite components quickly. 🕵️♂️ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹: Automated inspection ensures high-grade, defect-free layers for aerospace applications. Other major players in the space sector - including NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, SpaceX, and LandSpace - are utilizing #AdditiveManufacturing to produce complex, high-performance components. NASA has integrated metal #3Dprinting into rocket engine production, SpaceX uses advanced additive techniques for its Raptor engines, and Chinese rocket manufacturer LandSpace utilized a wide range of 3D printed components in their reusable Zhuque-3 VTVL-1 rocket. 📚 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 3D Printing Industry: https://lnkd.in/enCbr24x

148, 164, 187, 197—the rising number of metal AM equipment vendors we've tracked since 2021 until now reflects a market that’s more competitive than ever, with differentiation becoming a growing challenge. In 2023, the average revenue per equipment vendor hovered around €7 million. This raises an essential question: what market size is needed to sustain growth and support a prosperous future for the industry and all its players?

🚀 “We do not simply want to print everything, but rather utilize technology where it provides the greatest technical and economic benefits. 3D printing is another tool in the technology arsenal that complements and supports other technologies.”🚀     BMW Group is adopting a smart approach to #AdditiveManufacturing, leveraging it where it delivers real value. A great example is the use of AM for robotic grippers—optimized to reduce weight, energy use, and CO₂ emissions. Through topology optimization, BMW’s engineers have redesigned these grippers with a bionic design, allowing complex shapes that minimize material while maximizing strength.   🔧 Multiple #3Dprinting technologies are used: Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) creates precise, durable vacuum grippers, while large roof components are manufactured with large-scale printing and sand-casting molds. This integration makes Additive Manufacturing an important component of BMW’s production line, driving both performance and sustainability.   🌍 400,000 parts were 3D printed last year alone—a strong sign of BMW’s commitment to the technology. This widespread use has led to rapid local innovation, enabling plants to create custom solutions within hours. By networking plants globally, BMW shares 3D printing expertise across production stages, boosting efficiency and flexibility.   Read the full interview on The TCT Group: https://lnkd.in/eFS8FGGn

Less than 1 month to go! Make sure to stop by the AMPOWER booth (Hall 12.0 - Booth B61) or get in touch beforehand if you want to discuss how to increase AM knowledge in your company.

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 Lockheed Martin’s Mako missile, developed entirely in a digital engineering ecosystem, highlights the synergy between modern design practices and Additive Manufacturing (AM). This digital approach ensures that every aspect of the missile is designed and optimized in a virtual environment, allowing for seamless transitions from digital models to physical parts. AM has been employed for several components, including the guidance section and fins, allowing for significant improvements in cost and efficiency. The additively manufactured guidance section not only met all engineering requirements but was also 10 times cheaper and faster than traditional manufacturing methods. Read the full article on Metal Additive Manufacturing magazine: https://lnkd.in/g-ZGV8sJ #AdditiveManufacturing #LockheedMartin #Hypersonic 

🚀 “𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗫 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝟯𝗗 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱.” - Elon Musk. SpaceX recently unveiled its Raptor 3 engine, showcasing the significant advantages of Additive Manufacturing (AM) in aerospace. By leveraging advanced metal AM techniques, SpaceX engineers have successfully consolidated and simplified the design, moving many external parts inward. This transformation has resulted in a lighter engine that boasts 𝟮𝟭% 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 than the Raptor 2 engine, while eliminating the need for a heat shield and fire suppression system. The benefits of metal AM are clear: optimized layouts, reduced complexity, and enhanced efficiency in design and manufacturing. The recent 𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 with Velo3D further highlights the critical role of metal AM for SpaceX and the entire space sector. Read the full article on Metal Additive Manufacturing magazine: https://lnkd.in/gTFYxsvx #AdditiveManufacturing #SpaceX #Raptor3 #Aerospace