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 ... 2025年12月3日
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... 2025年12月3日
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... 2025年12月3日
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... 2025年12月1日
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... 2025年12月1日
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... 2025年11月25日
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 ... 2025年11月25日
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... 2025年11月25日
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... 2025年11月25日
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... 2025年11月25日
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... 2025年11月18日
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 ... 2025年11月18日