Recycled Powder in Aerospace? Yes, With the Right Controls There’s a common myth in additive manufacturing that recycled powder is only suitable for prototypes or low-stakes applications. But when properly managed, recycled powder blends can meet even the str... Dec 11, 2025 DESIGN BLOG
Thermal Mass Matters, Why Gradual Transitions Prevent Distortion One of the most common causes of distortion and cracking in metal additive manufacturing is sudden changes in wall thickness. When thin sections abruptly transition into thick areas, heat is absorbed ... Dec 11, 2025 DESIGN BLOG
Build Plate Coatings, The Unsung Hero of Print Reliability Success in metal 3D printing doesn’t begin at the first layer, it begins at the very bottom: the build plate. Often overlooked, build plate coatings like boron nitride, ceramic sprays, or even graphit... Dec 11, 2025 DESIGN BLOG
Lattice Structures, Not Just for Rockets Lattice structures have long been associated with aerospace, and for good reason, they offer the ultimate balance of strength and weight reduction. But that doesn’t mean they’re limited to space-bound... Dec 10, 2025 DESIGN BLOG
The Real Value of Conformal Cooling: Smarter Geometry for Faster Cycles In mold tooling, production speed is everything, and often, cooling time is the bottleneck. That’s why conformal cooling has emerged as one of the most valuable strategies in mold optimization. By red... Dec 10, 2025 DESIGN BLOG
Why Surface Damage Often Starts in the Slicer In metal additive manufacturing, one of the most underestimated risks begins long before the first layer is printed, it starts in the slicer. When critical surfaces are positioned too close to support... Dec 10, 2025 DESIGN BLOG
Lattice Structures: Not Just for Aerospace Lattice structures have long been associated with aerospace applications, where reducing weight without compromising strength is a top priority. But the truth is, these geometries are rapidly finding ... Dec 3, 2025 DESIGN BLOG
Redesigning Cooling Channels to Improve Cycle Time by 25% In moldmaking, every second counts. The cooling phase often dominates the injection molding cycle, meaning that better heat management directly boosts production speed. Traditional straight-line cooli... Dec 3, 2025 DESIGN BLOG
Surface Damage Starts in the Slicer When it comes to additive manufacturing, many part defects start long before a single layer is printed, they begin in the slicer. One of the most common yet avoidable issues is placing critical surfac... Dec 3, 2025 DESIGN BLOG
Multi-Laser Printing: Speed Gains Without Sacrificing Precision The demand for faster production in metal 3D printing has pushed machine builders to think bigger, and multi-laser systems are the result. By splitting the workload across two, four, or even more lase... Dec 1, 2025 DESIGN BLOG
Why Overhangs Can Ruin Your Build Before It Even Starts In metal 3D printing, part orientation is not just a setup detail, it’s a critical factor that can make or break your build. One of the most overlooked risks? Unsupported overhangs. These features, es... Dec 1, 2025 DESIGN BLOG
Underestimating distortion in thin lattice structures Lattice structures are a game-changer in additive manufacturing. By replacing solid volumes with interconnected struts, they reduce part weight while maintaining strength. However, as we push the limi... Nov 25, 2025 DESIGN BLOG