The round up of last weeks additive manufacturing news includes design and development of 3D printed prototype by Ankit Aerospace for ISRO’s Gaganyaan Mission; launch of ProJet® MJP 2500W Plus by 3D Systems; announcement of 7th patent on additive manufacturing by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority; partnership between General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and Divergent Technologies, Inc.

Bengaluru-based startup Ankit Aerospace is using 3D printing to power ISRO’s Gaganyaan

Bengaluru-based Ankit Aerospace handed over the prototype of a 3D-printed grid fin, a type of flight control surface to be used for the upcoming Gaganyaan (human spaceflight) mission, to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on February 13.

(L) ISRO chairman S Somanath and (R) Ankit Aerospace CEO Ankit Patel at Aero India, Bengaluru with the 3D printed grid fin

Dubai’s DEWA R&D Centre registers its 7th patent for 3D printing adhesive device

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced the registration of a new patent for an adhesive device for 3D printers.

3D Systems Introduces ProJet ® MJP 2500W Plus for Jewelry Manufacturing

3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced the availability of the ProJet® MJP 2500W Plus. This new solution is specifically designed to produce complex, high-quality, pure wax 3D-printed jewelry patterns with unparalleled speed and precision for use in the lost wax casting process.

Sakuu Announces Successful 3D Printing of Fully Functional High-Performance Patterned Batteries 

Sakuu Corporation (“Sakuu”) announces that since December 2022 it has successfully and consistently 3D printed fully functional performant batteries in custom shapes and sizes.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Partners with Divergent Technologies, Inc. 

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world’s leading manufacturer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), radars, electro-optic and related mission systems, is partnering with Divergent Technologies, Inc. (Divergent) to support its Additive Manufacturing applications development efforts and implement a full digital manufacturing process for GA-ASI’s products.

Hepburn and Sons Joins Forces with MELD Manufacturing 

Hepburn and Sons LLC announced it has officially joined forces with MELD Manufacturing Corporation, developer of the patented, solid-state metal additive manufacturing process and provider of MELD 3D printing machines.

Slice Engineering Announces Partnership with Infinity 3DP 

Slice Engineering announced a new partnership with Infinity 3DP. Infinity 3DP is a leading provider of 3D printer technology for both professional and prosumer markets based in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. 

U.S. DOE Announces $30 Million funding for Wind Turbines with focus on manufacturing using AM 

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $30 million funding opportunity to advance the cost-effective domestic manufacturing of materials, including lightweight composites, that allow wind turbines to produce power more efficiently.

SAFINA and Prima Additive start a partnership for the development of new materials 

SAFINA also becomes the exclusive supplier of atomized copper alloys to Prima Additive. The partnership is focused on the development of new and adoption of existing atomized copper alloys for Prima Additive’s Laser Powder Bed Fusion machines.

Defense Logistics Agency, U.S.A. is developing common standards for AM

The Defense Logistics Agency is working to develop common technology, standards and processes for additive manufacturing. The development by Defense Logistics Agency will enable the military services to share data and increase readiness while saving money.

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Technical Writer, AM Chronicle Chinmay Saraf is a scientific writer living in Indore, India. His academic background is in mechanical engineering, and he has substantial experience in fused deposition-based additive manufacturing. Chinmay possesses an M.Tech. in computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing and is enthusiastic about 3D printing, product development, material science, and sustainability. He also has a deep interest in "Frugal Designs" to improve the present technical systems.

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