As part of a $1.4 billion investment in additive manufacturing of metals, global industrial giant General Electric is set to acquire the Germany-based laser equipment company SLM Solutions. SLM, which ...

Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) has launched a new development program focused on industrial additive manufacturing, with backing for three different laser-based ...

Researchers have resolved a long-standing debate surrounding laser additive manufacturing processes with a pioneering approach to defect detection. Researchers from EPFL have resolved a long-standing ...

AM Solutions has unveiled the M4 Basic, a compact, entry-level post-processing solution for industrial 3D printing users.

Fine powders and granular materials are extensively used in industrial applications. To control and to optimize processing techniques, it is necessary for these materials to be characterized ...

Additive manufacturing (AM) has witnessed tremendous growth as its focus has shifted from prototypes to end-use functional parts. However, the industry has a set of critical production challenges, ...

The progression of laser additive manufacturing — which involves 3D printing of metallic objects using powders and lasers — has often been hindered by unexpected defects. Traditional monitoring ...