Tag: additive manufacturing
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6K Additive Becomes Preferred Supplier for AGF Defcom in Additive Manufacturing Powder Initiative
Strategic Partnership Aligns Recycling with Advanced Manufacturing 6K Additive, a global leader in metal additive manufacturing materials, has been named the preferred supplier to AGF Defcom for powdered feedstock used in additive manufacturing. The collaboration aims to transform AGF Defcom’s manufacturing scrap—encompassing both solids and powders—into high-performance metal powder that meets the exacting standards of…
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6K Additive Named Preferred Supplier to AGF Defcom for Additive Manufacturing Powder for Suppressors
Strategic partnership aligns advanced powder production with high-performance manufacturing 6K Additive, a global leader in metal additive manufacturing solutions, has been named the preferred supplier to AGF Defcom for additive manufacturing powder used in the production of suppressors. The alliance marks a strategic step for both companies as they leverage 6K’s proprietary powder technology and…
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6K Additive Named Preferred Supplier for AGF Defcom Powder in Additive Manufacturing
Strategic Partnership Brings Powder Metallurgy Capabilities to AGF Defcom In a move that signals the growing importance of metal powder supply chains in additive manufacturing, 6K Additive has been selected as the preferred supplier to AGF Defcom for high-performance metal powder used in the production of suppressors and related components. The collaboration aims to transform…
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Generative AI Transforms Everyday Objects: 3D Printing Personal Items for Daily Use
Introduction: A new era for 3D printing and daily life Generative artificial intelligence is reshaping how we imagine, prototype, and manufacture the objects we use every day. By combining powerful design models with accessible 3D printing, people can create highly personalized, functional items tailored to their routines. From custom phone docks to ergonomic kitchen tools,…
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3D-Printed Helixes Pave the Way for THz Optical Materials in Next-Gen Telecom
Introduction: A Terahertz Gap Gets Narrower Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) are advancing a promising solution to the long-standing terahertz (THz) gap that hampers next-generation telecommunications. By designing, optimizing, and 3D-printing helical structures, LLNL scientists are crafting optical materials that can manipulate THz waves with unprecedented control. This approach could unlock faster data…
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3D-Printed Helixes Promise THz Optical Materials for Next-Gen Telecommunication
Overview: 3D-Printed Helixes and THz Photonics Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have made a notable stride in the field of photonics by optimizing and 3D-printing helix-shaped structures as optical materials for terahertz (THz) frequencies. Terahertz technology sits at the boundary between microwave and infrared light, offering the potential to boost data speeds in…
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The Engineering Behind Apple’s 3D-Printed Watch Cases
Introduction: A Quiet Revolution in Wristwear When Apple unveiled its latest generation of Apple Watch hardware, the engineering teams quietly underscored a shift: 3D printing is not just for prototypes anymore. Behind the gloss of polished surfaces lies a sophisticated blend of materials science, manufacturing precision, and design optimization that enables lighter, tougher, and more…
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Funding Boosts 3D-Printed, Custom Prostheses for Children with Lower-Limb Amputation
Overview of the Initiative A transformative project led by Quentin Sanders, an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering at the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC), has received a $502,222 grant from the National Science Foundation. The three-year initiative, titled “Fused Filament Fabrication of Customized Continuous Fiber Physical Activity Enabling Prostheses for Children with…