Unlocking Lightweight Performance with Lattice Infill Lightweighting is a central design goal in industries like aerospace, drones, and robotics, where reducing mass translates directly to better performance. In this case study, a drone arm previously ma... Jan 6, 2026 Advanced Structures & Lightweighting
The High Stakes of Undersized Escape Holes in Ceramic AM When working with ceramic-filled powders or other high-viscosity materials in additive manufacturing, small details make a massive difference, especially escape hole sizing. As the Scojet graphic emph... Dec 18, 2025 Design for Additive Manufacturing
Thin-Wall Designs Without Compromise Lightweight doesn’t have to mean fragile. One of the greatest misconceptions in engineering is that thin walls automatically imply weakness. In metal additive manufacturing, that assumption is outdate... Dec 18, 2025 Design for Additive Manufacturing
Add Relief Cuts to Reduce Thermal Stress Concentration In the world of metal 3D printing, thermal stress is an unavoidable consequence of localized heating and rapid cooling. As each layer fuses, internal stresses begin to build, often culminating in visi... Dec 18, 2025 Design for Additive Manufacturing
Myth vs Fact: AM Can Outperform Machining for Complex Parts There’s a persistent myth in manufacturing that metal 3D printing is always more expensive than traditional machining. While this may hold true for simple, high-volume parts, the economics shift drast... Dec 18, 2025 Industrial Applications & Use Cases
Consolidating Brackets into One Printed Part One of the most transformative advantages of metal 3D printing is the ability to consolidate multiple components into a single structure. Traditional brackets often require multiple fasteners, welds, ... Dec 18, 2025 Design for Additive Manufacturing
Designing for Powder Flow in Complex Channels In metal additive manufacturing, internal channels are often used for cooling, weight reduction, or fluid transport. However, many engineers overlook how critical powder flow is during the printing an... Dec 18, 2025 Design for Additive Manufacturing
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 Materials & Metal Powders
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 for Additive Manufacturing
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 Repeatability and Process Control
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 for Additive Manufacturing
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 for Additive Manufacturing