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Additive Manufacturing Process Uses Laser Cutting, Diffusion Bonding to Streamline Aluminum Part Fabrication at Scale
Alloy Enterprises is planning to use $26 million in recent funding to ramp up production of fully dense aluminum parts for EVs, industrial applications, and heavy equipment. BURLINGTON, Mass—Demand for aluminum has been escalating, driven by lightweighting for...
Collaboration Could Kickstart New Era for High-Strength Aluminum Applications in Automotive Industry
Shape Corp.’s work with Novelis is advancing the application of complex roll-formed aluminum components. GRAND HAVEN, Mich.—A collaboration between Shape Corp. and Novelis is reportedly yielding advancements in complex roll-formed aluminum applications for the...
Unraveling Competing In-Mold Electronics Manufacturing Methodologies
BOSTON— A new report from market research firm IDTechEx delves into the manufacturing methodologies of in-mold electronics (IME), evaluating its technical processes, material requirements, and applications. The report, “In-Mold Electronics 2023-2033,” includes 10-year...
Induction Heating Technology Selected to Preheat Metal in Preparation for Welding
Energy industry company will use inTEST’s technology by Ambrell to replace its natural gas preheating system MT. LAUREL, N.J.—Test and process technology supplier inTEST Corporation received two orders from a utility/energy customer recently to provide induction...
Tier-1 Auto Supplier Reports Development of First Roll Formed Martensitic Steel Bumper Made with SSAB’s Fossil-Free Steel
GRAND HAVEN, Mich.—Tier-1 automotive supplier Shape Corp. reported the development of the first roll formed production-intent martensitic steel bumper made with SSAB’s groundbreaking fossil-free steel material using HYBRIT technology. Shape is the first automotive...
Patented Metal Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing Technology Tapped to Develop SUBSAFE Manufacturing Materials for U.S. Navy
SPEE3D will use its CSAM technology to produce on-demand parts for a NAVSEA maritime project, the company said. MELBOURNE, Australia—Metal additive manufacturing company SPEE3D reported that the U.S. Navy has chosen its metal cold spray additive manufacturing (CSAM)...
Binder Jet 3D Printing Technology Is Key Piece in Foundries’ Digital Casting Toolbox
Desktop Metal is reaffirming its commitment to the global foundry market with sand 3D printing systems from its ExOne brand. BOSTON—Desktop Metal, Inc., an innovator of additive manufacturing technologies for mass production, has reaffirmed its commitment to the...
New Blue Laser Technology Reported to Enable Faster Welding Speed, Higher Part Quality
A 1-kilowatt, high brightness blue laser from NUBURU will target large, fast-growing markets, including EV battery production, metal 3D printing, and consumer electronics markets, the company said CENTENNIAL, Colo.— A new high-brightness, industrial blue laser...
Supernal, Qarbon Aerospace are Partnering to Scale Assembly of eVTOL Components
Major aerospace supplier is working to scale its rate-enabling manufacturing processes for advanced air mobility industry PARIS—Supernal LLC reported that it is partnering with Qarbon Aerospace, Inc. to bring component welding techniques to maturity as part of its...
High Energy Li-Metal Battery Cell Chemistry Is Available for Manufacturing Licensing
Sakuu’s Cypress is available to battery manufacturers interested in licensing the technology for roll-to-roll manufacturing. SAN JOSE, Calif.—Additive manufacturing and battery technology company Sakuu Corporation recently launched what it called its “safer, high...