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Sheffield Digital and AMRC announce partnership
Metal Powder Report Volume 72, Number 5 September/October 2017
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thrust chambers for Vega’s upper stage, potentially allowing for a significant simplification in production and reduced costs. ‘For such high pressure/high efficiency liquid rocket thrust chambers, a good surface finish is essential, with the absence of critical defects and the equivalent strength
properties of its parent material–produced to a size at the limit of the current capabilities for powder-based additive manufacturing machines, using non-standard alloys. ‘The AMBC will demonstrate the capability to use 3D printing on copper-based thrust chambers and set the proper process
parameters, producing a one-third scale thrust chamber that can then be used for firing tests. If all goes well, then the next step would be to scale it up to full scale, and start the formal qualification of the process for flight use.’ The Manufacturing Technology Centre; www.the-mtc.org
Sheffield Digital and AMRC announce partnership The University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), which researches additive manufacturing (AM), has become a regional partner of Sheffield Digital, an organisation for businesses and individuals involved in the city’s digital industries. ‘The 4th Industrial Revolution (aka Industry 4.0) is being driven by digital technology, so it makes absolute sense to build closer links between local digital companies and the region’s manufacturers,’ said Rab Scott, AMRC’s Head of Digital. ‘The digital sector needs to know about the needs of manufacturing and manufacturers need to understand the capabilities of digital technologies.’
Sheffield Digital; www.sheffield.digital
Sheffield Digital, an organisation for businesses and individuals involved in Sheffield's digital industries.
Cooksongold drives 3D printing of precious metal Cooksongold, which makes 3D printers for precious metal, has supplied a machine to jewelry company BMC srl. The PRECIOUS M 080 system supplied is reportedly the first direct precious metal 3D printing system designed for the jewellery, watch and precious metals industries and is
jointly improved by Cooksongold and EOS GmbH. ‘We are always looking to incorporate the latest technology and production possibilities,’ said BMC CEO and Chairman Carlo Massavelli. ‘Direct precious metal 3D printing with the M 080 system provides us
with another tool and production method which will ensure we can continue to push the boundaries of jewel and watch creation.’ Cooksongold; www.cooksongold-emanufacturing.com
Carpenter broadens reach in 3D printing Carpenter Technology Corporation has entered into a supply relationship with Desktop Metal Inc, allowing for more than 20 of its CarTech alloy grades to be used in Desktop Metal’s end-to-end metal 3D printing systems.
‘As we develop technology for next generation manufacturing solutions, it is essential to collaborate with innovative partners,’ said Tony R Thene, Carpenter Technology’s CEO. ‘Leveraging the combined capabilities of Desktop Metals
and Carpenter Technology, we will undoubtedly bring enhanced value to this rapidly growing market.’
Carpenter Technology; www.cartech.com
3D Systems adds Boeing president to board 3D Systems has appointed John J Tracy to its board of directors. Dr Tracy has more than 37 years of experience in the aerospace industry, 368
most recently as chief technology officer and senior vice president, engineering, operations and technology at Boeing. Dr Tracy
has also authored more than 40 publications in the areas of structural mechanics, launch vehicle structures, smart structures and aging
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
thrust chambers for Vega’s upper stage, potentially allowing for a significant simplification in production and reduced costs. ‘For such high pressure/high efficiency liquid rocket thrust chambers, a good surface finish is essential, with the absence of critical defects and the equivalent strength
properties of its parent material–produced to a size at the limit of the current capabilities for powder-based additive manufacturing machines, using non-standard alloys. ‘The AMBC will demonstrate the capability to use 3D printing on copper-based thrust chambers and set the proper process
parameters, producing a one-third scale thrust chamber that can then be used for firing tests. If all goes well, then the next step would be to scale it up to full scale, and start the formal qualification of the process for flight use.’ The Manufacturing Technology Centre; www.the-mtc.org
Sheffield Digital and AMRC announce partnership The University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), which researches additive manufacturing (AM), has become a regional partner of Sheffield Digital, an organisation for businesses and individuals involved in the city’s digital industries. ‘The 4th Industrial Revolution (aka Industry 4.0) is being driven by digital technology, so it makes absolute sense to build closer links between local digital companies and the region’s manufacturers,’ said Rab Scott, AMRC’s Head of Digital. ‘The digital sector needs to know about the needs of manufacturing and manufacturers need to understand the capabilities of digital technologies.’
Sheffield Digital; www.sheffield.digital
Sheffield Digital, an organisation for businesses and individuals involved in Sheffield's digital industries.
Cooksongold drives 3D printing of precious metal Cooksongold, which makes 3D printers for precious metal, has supplied a machine to jewelry company BMC srl. The PRECIOUS M 080 system supplied is reportedly the first direct precious metal 3D printing system designed for the jewellery, watch and precious metals industries and is
jointly improved by Cooksongold and EOS GmbH. ‘We are always looking to incorporate the latest technology and production possibilities,’ said BMC CEO and Chairman Carlo Massavelli. ‘Direct precious metal 3D printing with the M 080 system provides us
with another tool and production method which will ensure we can continue to push the boundaries of jewel and watch creation.’ Cooksongold; www.cooksongold-emanufacturing.com
Carpenter broadens reach in 3D printing Carpenter Technology Corporation has entered into a supply relationship with Desktop Metal Inc, allowing for more than 20 of its CarTech alloy grades to be used in Desktop Metal’s end-to-end metal 3D printing systems.
‘As we develop technology for next generation manufacturing solutions, it is essential to collaborate with innovative partners,’ said Tony R Thene, Carpenter Technology’s CEO. ‘Leveraging the combined capabilities of Desktop Metals
and Carpenter Technology, we will undoubtedly bring enhanced value to this rapidly growing market.’
Carpenter Technology; www.cartech.com
3D Systems adds Boeing president to board 3D Systems has appointed John J Tracy to its board of directors. Dr Tracy has more than 37 years of experience in the aerospace industry, 368
most recently as chief technology officer and senior vice president, engineering, operations and technology at Boeing. Dr Tracy
has also authored more than 40 publications in the areas of structural mechanics, launch vehicle structures, smart structures and aging