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 for Additive Manufacturing
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 Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals
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 for Additive Manufacturing
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 Post-Processing & Reliability
Did you know you can simulate cooling performance before mold production? When manufacturing high-performance injection molds, cooling performance is often a hidden variable that directly impacts cycle time, part quality, and tooling life. Fortunately, engineers don’t have ... Nov 25, 2025 Industrial Applications & Use Cases
Replacing solid cores with lattices for 40% weight savings Traditional part designs rely on solid internal volumes to maintain structural integrity. But in modern applications, especially in aerospace, automotive, and medical industries, weight reduction is c... Nov 25, 2025 Advanced Structures & Lightweighting
Powder Recovery in Metal AM: Reuse is Not What You Think When people hear about “recycling powder” in metal 3D printing, they often assume unused material just goes back into the hopper. The truth is far more nuanced, and critical for part performance. Recy... Nov 25, 2025 Materials & Metal Powders
More Lasers ≠ Better Prints: Why Calibration is King In the world of metal additive manufacturing, the industry often equates “more” with “better.” More lasers must mean faster prints and higher quality, right? Not exactly. While multi-laser systems can... Nov 25, 2025 Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals
Do You Always Need to Heat-Treat 3D Printed Parts? In the world of metal additive manufacturing, heat treatment is often seen as a non-negotiable step, but is it always necessary? Not quite. While some alloys require extensive post-processing to achie... Nov 18, 2025 Post-Processing & Reliability
What Is Volumetric Energy Density and Why It Matters Volumetric Energy Density (VED) is one of the most critical parameters in metal 3D printing, yet it’s often misunderstood. VED defines how much laser energy is applied per unit volume of material and ... Nov 18, 2025 Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals
Use Tapered Walls to Improve Powder Removal Depowdering is a critical post-processing step in metal additive manufacturing, especially for parts with internal cavities. However, trapped powder in vertical walls or blind holes can complicate the... Nov 18, 2025 Design for Additive Manufacturing
Preheat to Print Better: Improve Flow, Minimize Defects Preheating metal powders before printing is a simple yet powerful technique to improve print quality. By warming the powder bed or the material itself before the printing process begins, manufacturers... Nov 11, 2025 Repeatability and Process Control