Explore the latest news in Additive Manufacturing with AM Chronicle’s round up of Week 20 of 2024.
The round up of last week includes strategic partnership between Pelagus 3D and MENA, Formula 1 team adopts Roboze Composite 3D printing technology; NASA licenses 3D printed super alloys designed to work in extremes conditions and much more.
BMW Group expands use of 3D-printed, customised robot grippers
The BMW Group has extensively utilized 3D printing to produce vehicle parts, tools, and production aids. Initially used for concept cars and prototypes, 3D printing now supports production models and work aids, including lightweight robot grippers and custom orthoses for employees. At its Additive Manufacturing Campus, BMW produced over 300,000 parts in 2023, enhancing production efficiency and reducing costs. The company employs innovative 3D printing techniques, such as sand-based 3D printing for aluminum cylinder heads and hybrid printing processes for complex robot grippers. These advancements result in significant weight savings, energy efficiency, and reduced CO2 emissions, underscoring BMW’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices.
Pelagus 3D announces strategic partnership with MENA’s largest digital manufacturer
After their recent collaboration with Intaj Suhar, Immensa, MENA’s largest digital manufacturer has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Pelagus 3D – an on-demand digital manufacturing partner for the maritime and offshore industry.
Formula 1 Team Adopts Roboze Composite 3D Printing Technology
The Visa Cash App RB Formula 1 team has formed a technical partnership with Roboze, a company based in Bari, Italy, to produce end-use parts for its race cars. This collaboration aims to reduce vehicle weight and create components with complex geometries unattainable through traditional manufacturing techniques.
NASA Licenses 3D-Printable Superalloy to Benefit US Economy
NASA’s investment in a breakthrough superalloy developed for the extreme temperatures and harsh conditions of air and spaceflight is on the threshold of paying commercial dividends. The agency is licensing its invention, dubbed “GRX-810,” to four American companies, a practice that benefits the United States economy as a return on investment of taxpayer dollars.
Renishaw has collaborated with INEOS Britannia to develop and deliver several additively manufactured components for the AC75 race boat, unveiled this week after two and a half years of development for the 37th America’s Cup.
Protolabs Introduces PA 12 Glass Beads Material for HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Offering
Protolabs has expanded its HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing capabilities with the introduction of PA 12 Glass Beads Smooth Grey material. This new addition follows the installation of two advanced HP Jet Fusion 5600 series printers at Protolabs’ facility in Putzbrunn, Germany.
BIO INX Introduces New Biomaterials for Readily3D’s Volumetric 3D Printing Technology
Bioink technology firm BIO INX has teamed up with volumetric 3D printing company Readily3D to launch new biomaterials tailored for volumetric 3D bioprinting. The partnership marks a significant step in advancing bioprinting technology with the introduction of READYGEL INX, a gel-MA based bioink.
Prodways Ceramic 3D Printing Technology Powers Honeywell’s Next-Gen Turbofan Engine Parts
Honeywell is leveraging Prodways’ advanced 3D printing technology to significantly expedite the development of a new generation of turbofan engines. The innovative use of ceramic 3D printed moulds marks a pioneering step for the jet engine manufacturer, traditionally reliant on the complex investment casting process for turbine blade production.
AM Craft Delivers 300 Additively Manufactured Cabin Components to Finnair
AM Craft has successfully completed a project for Finnair, manufacturing over 300 replacement flip-down monitors for the Passenger Service Units (PSUs) in Finnair’s Airbus A320 fleet using FDM 3D printing technology. These components are delivered on a just-in-time basis, ensuring that Finnair receives install-ready, airworthiness-certified parts as needed for its 17 aircraft.
Carbon Launches AO Stack Software Tool for M2 & M3 3D Printers
Carbon has introduced AO Stack, an innovative software tool designed to enhance the capabilities of its M2 and M3 3D printing systems.
