ZERO-LEAK MANIFOLDS: Optimized Sealing in 3D Printed Systems In the aerospace and energy sectors, the integrity of fuel and fluid manifolds is critical. Leaks not only compromise performance but can lead to safety hazards, increased maintenance, and system fail... 2026年2月13日 Post-Processing & Reliability
FIXATION POINTS: Why Less Is Often More At first glance, adding multiple fixation or mounting points to a part might seem like a safe strategy to ensure structural stability. But in mechanical design, over-constraining a part can actually b... 2026年2月13日 Design for Additive Manufacturing
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY IN AM: Why Ultra-Low Expansion Matters In additive manufacturing, controlling dimensional accuracy during the build process is critical, especially in high-performance applications where tolerances are tight and reliability is non-negotiab... 2026年2月13日 Materials & Metal Powders
Preheat to Perform: Why Build Plate Temperature Matters One of the simplest yet most overlooked steps in 3D printing setup is preheating the build plate. This foundational step plays a critical role in stabilizing early layer deposition, especially in mate... 2026年2月14日
Seeing Inside the Build: Optical Tomography in Metal AM As metal 3D printing matures, so does the demand for real-time quality assurance. One of the most transformative technologies in this space is optical tomography, a non-invasive method that captures l... 2026年2月14日
Defects Start at the Source: Why Post-Processing Can’t Fix Everything It’s a common misconception in metal additive manufacturing that post-processing is a cure-all. While finishing operations like CNC machining, polishing, and heat treatment play a critical role in ach... 2026年2月13日 Post-Processing & Reliability
Integrated Hinges – Print Once, Function Forever Traditional mechanical assemblies often rely on discrete hinges that must be assembled post-manufacturing using pins, screws, or other fasteners. Additive manufacturing flips this approach on its head... 2026年2月13日 Industrial Applications & Use Cases
Machining Stock: The Small Detail That Prevents Big Failures In metal additive manufacturing, achieving net-shape doesn’t always mean achieving net-tolerance. Critical surfaces, such as sealing faces, bearing seats, or assembly features, often require post-proc... 2026年2月13日 Design for Additive Manufacturing
Build Orientation and Fatigue Life in Metal AM In powder bed fusion, anisotropy is an inherent characteristic, parts do not have uniform properties in all directions. This directional dependence means the orientation in which a part is built has a... 2026年2月13日 Design for Additive Manufacturing
Smart Orientation = Cleaner Prints + Fewer Supports Part orientation is often underestimated in additive manufacturing, yet it can dramatically influence build success, cost, and post-processing time. One of the primary considerations in AM setup is su... 2026年2月13日 Design for Additive Manufacturing
Humidity Control: Protecting Your Powder Investment Metal powder might look inert, but it’s chemically reactive, especially to water. Even trace amounts of humidity can alter its behavior during laser melting. Moisture adsorbed on the surface of partic... 2026年2月14日
Higher Power ≠ Better Fusion In laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), it’s tempting to assume that increasing laser power will automatically improve part fusion and density. While power is a key parameter, additive manufacturing is hig... 2026年2月14日