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Wayland Additive is proud to announce that Fraunhofer IPK has acquired a Calibur3 metal eBeam additive manufacturing (AM) system. As a leading research institution specialising in production technology, Fraunhofer IPK is perfectly positioned to leverage the unique benefits of the NeuBeam® process delivered by the Calibur3 system. The addition of the Calibur3 will support Fraunhofer IPK’s mission to provide innovative production solutions tailored to its industrial partners' needs. The institute will focus on exploring new metal AM applications with eBeam technology, building on its extensive expertise in laser-based AM for challenging alloys. With the NeuBeam® process, Fraunhofer IPK can push beyond the physical limits of laser-based systems, unlocking the potential to work with advanced materials such as titanium aluminides and CM247. One standout advantage of NeuBeam® technology is the elimination of the full sinter cake post-build, significantly reducing post-processing time and costs. This allows for the efficient production of intricate geometries, even those with delicate internal structures. This collaboration reflects the growing demand for advanced AM technologies and materials, and Wayland Additive is excited to support Fraunhofer IPK as they pioneer new applications and materials, driving the boundaries of what’s possible in metal AM. The picture shows Wayland Sales Manager Mike Ford shaking hands at Formnext 2024 with Tobias Neuwald, Head of the Manufacturing Technologies Department at Fraunhofer IPK #AdditiveManufacturing #MetalAM #NeuBeamTechnology #AdvancedManufacturing #WaylandAdditive #FraunhoferIPK

I'm happy to share that I've completed "Additive Manufacturing Specialization" from Arizona State University. This specialization is composed of five courses: (1) Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Processes (2) Material Extrusion (3) Material Jetting and Stereolithography (4) Selective Laser Sintering and Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion (5) Design for Additive Manufacturing. The above-mentioned courses bring me lots of knowledge how to compare and contrast different AM processes, a typical AM process flow, the applications of the DfAM framework to make AM decisions. #AdditiveManufacturing #ProfessionalDevelopment

+1 Gained knowledge with certification on #AdditiveManufacturing On behalf of Arizona State University & Coursera, This course covered the following 1.Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Processes 2.Material Extrusion 3.Material Jetting and Stereolithography 4. Selective Laser Sintering and Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion 5. Design for Additive Manufacturing, My sincere thanks to Mr. Dhruv Bhate, Associate Professor, School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks, #ArizonaStateUniversity, Great cousrse to learn, gain knowledge , very detail, practical and projects .. also relavant my profession #Advancemanufacturing , #NPD , #NPI , #Newproduct , #Digitalmanufacturing , #DFM

Wayland Additive has announced the purchase of a Calibur3 metal eBeam additive manufacturing (AM) system by Fraunhofer IPK (Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK). As a leading research and development institution for production technology, Fraunhofer IPK is ideally placed to utilise the distinct advantages of the NeuBeam process that are delivered with the Calibur3 system. Fraunhofer IPK said it is dedicated to finding and delivering production solutions tailored to meet the needs and requirements of its industrial customers and partners. This is achieved through research that is application-oriented and the delivery of the Calibur3 system will specifically focus on new metal AM applications with eBeam technology. In recent years, IPK has conducted a lot of research into laser-based AM applications with difficult-to-weld alloys. However, they are starting to reach the physical limits of this technology. Its team believes that the investment in the NeuBeam production technology from Wayland will increase the range of materials that can be processed with AM, particularly specifying titanium aluminides and CM247, among others. Learn more here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eSrz2RTh #MACHINERY #Wayland #IPK #additivemanufacturing #Calibur3

💡 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀! Aurélien Neveu, PhD., 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 at Granutools will attend 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗠𝗦 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 from March 20 to 21 in Senlis, France. 📄 He will give a 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 titled: "Predicting Powder spreadability For Metal Additive Manufacturing" ⬇️ Read our article below for more information #powder #powderflow #spreadability #additivemanufacturing #metalpowder #metal #metalAMS

💡Conformal Cooling Channels Prepared by CSAM 💪 - Additive manufacturing is about creating complex shapes and adding features that would otherwise be impossible to do. Hollow structures and conformal cooling channels are often used to improve strength-to-weight ratios and heat management.- Alexandre Nascimento, Manufacturing Scientist at Polycontrols Conformal cooling channels follow the contour of parts ensuring uniform and efficient cooling while enhancing the performance and lifespan of products. These channels find applications in 🌟 Injection Molding 🌟 Aerospace 🌟 Electronics industries. Polycontrols has leveraged Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing to prepare conformal channels which can be prepared: ✅  From scratch or onto pre-existing components. ✅  With high deposition rates and low process temperatures. ✅  Having virtually, NO SIZE LIMITATIONS. While the concept is simple, several parameters are critical to guarantee the integrity of the channels and to maximize the heat exchange. Still, producing cooling channels with cold spray is feasible and exciting! Do you want to explore how cold sprayed cooling channels can optimize heat exchange on your tool? Contact us 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXh2cE4H Fernanda Caio Bruno Castilho, Ph.D. Daniel MacDonald Luc Pouliot Veronique Maheu #CSAM #Innovation #AdvancedMaterial #Metal

We are at the forefront of additive manufacturing (AM), leveraging four different additive technologies to deliver wide material options and dimensional scalability. We are proud to be the only company in our industry utilizing these four technologies to provide the most relevant solutions for our customers: 1. Proprietary MFT Technology 2. Directed Energy Deposition (DED): Includes Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) and Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) 3. Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) 🛡️ Extensive Steel Selection: Our advanced additive and processing technologies allow us to work with a diverse range of steel grades, from standard tool steels to specialized, high-performance grades. 🛡️ Dimensional Scalability: Thanks to our variety of additive manufacturing technologies, we can produce components of all sizes and complexities—from intricate, detailed parts to large-scale industrial components. 🛡️Serial Production Capability: Our scalable production processes are designed for efficient serial production, enabling consistent quality and precision across high-volume manufacturing runs. 📅 Stay Tuned! This post begins a series exploring each of HTS’s core technologies, starting with LPFD technology. Don't miss it! #AdditiveManufacturing #HTS #MFT #DED #LPBF #SLM

Another important new book launch for #NPE2024: "Simulation in Injection Molding" by Prof. Thomas Schröder. This comprehensive book is intended to expand readers’ specialist knowledge in the field of injection molding simulation, thereby increasing their ability to recognize and avoid molding errors at an early stage. Readers will also learn to draw the right conclusions from the simulation results and develop their own solutions. It takes an unbiased approach to the important available simulation programs, accounting for the strengths and weaknesses of each. Furthermore, all figures in the book are provided as a bonus download, allowing readers too zoom in an examine them in maximum detail. More info including sample pages and ordering here: https://lnkd.in/dtmk3QVP (USA, Hanser Publications) https://lnkd.in/dKah6AkU (Germany, Hanser Verlag) See this book and many more at the Hanser Publications booth at NPE: The Plastics Show in Orlando (May 6-10, 2024). Our booth number is W4205. #injectionmolding #injectionmoulding #molding #moldingsimulation #simulation #molddesign #manufacturing #processingoptimization #plasticsprocessing #plastics #polymers