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What is additive manufacturing?

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Additive 101

It is yet, another technological advancement made possible by the transition from analog to digital processes. In recent decades, communications, imaging, architecture and engineering have all undergone their own digital revolutions. Now, AM can bring digital flexibility and efficiency to manufacturing operations.

Additive manufacturing uses data computer-aided-design (CAD) software or 3D object scanners to direct hardware to deposit material, layer upon layer, in precise geometric shapes. As its name implies, additive manufacturing adds material to create an object. By contrast, when you create an object by traditional means, it is often necessary to remove material through milling, machining, carving, shaping or other means.

Although the terms "3D printing" and "rapid prototyping" are casually used to discuss additive manufacturing, each process is actually a subset of additive manufacturing.

While additive manufacturing seems new to many, it has actually been around for several decades. In the right applications, additive manufacturing delivers a perfect trifecta of improved performance, complex geometries and simplified fabrication. As a result, opportunities abound for those who actively embrace additive manufacturing.

Additive Manufacturing Processes | Additive Manufacturing Materials | A Guide to Metals used in Additive Manufacturing I Additive Manufacturing vs. 3D Printing

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How does additive manufacturing work?

The term “additive manufacturing” references technologies that grow three-dimensional objects one superfine layer at a time. Each successive layer bonds to the preceding layer of melted or partially melted material. Objects are digitally defined by computer-aided-design (CAD) software that is used to create .stl files that essentially "slice" the object into ultra-thin layers. This information guides the path of a nozzle or print head as it precisely deposits material upon the preceding layer. Or, a laser or electron beam selectively melts or partially melts in a bed of powdered material. As materials cool or are cured, they fuse together to form a three-dimensional object.

GE Additive specializes in developing Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) machines for the additive manufacturing of metal parts. The three processes GE offers with in the PBF category, recognized by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), include: Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM), Electron Beam Melting (EBM), Binder Jetting.

In all of GE Additive’s machines the process involve the spreading of the metal powder layer by layer and uses either a laser or electron beam to melt and fuse powder together to create a part. The process repeats until the entire part is created. Loose or unfused powder is removed during post processing and is recycled for the next build.

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Powder bed fusion

Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) technology is used in a variety of AM processes, including direct metal laser sintering (DMLS), selective laser sintering (SLS), selective heat sintering (SHS), electron beam melting (EBM) and direct metal laser melting (DMLM). These systems use lasers, electron beams or thermal print heads to melt or partially melt ultra-fine layers of material in a three-dimensional space. As the process concludes, excess powder is blasted away from the object.

binder jetting

Binder Jetting is an additive manufacturing process in which an industrial printhead selectively deposits a liquid binding agent onto a thin layer of powder particles — either metal, sand, ceramics or composites — to build high-value and one-of-a-kind parts and tooling. The process is repeated layer by layer, using a map from a digital design file, until the object is complete.

Direct energy deposition

The process of directed energy deposition (DED) is similar to material extrusion, although it can be used with a wider variety of materials, including polymers, ceramics and metals. An electron beam gun or laser mounted on a four- or five-axis arm melts either wire or filament feedstock or powder.

material extrusion

Material extrusion is one of the most well-known additive manufacturing processes. Spooled polymers are extruded, or drawn through a heated nozzle mounted on a movable arm. The nozzle moves horizontally while the bed moves vertically, allowing the melted material to be built layer after layer. Proper adhesion between layers occurs through precise temperature control or the use of chemical bonding agents.

material jetting

With material jetting, a print head moves back and forth, much like the head on a 2D inkjet printer. However, it typically moves on x-, y- and z-axes to create 3D objects. Layers harden as they cool or are cured by ultraviolet light.

sheet lamination

Laminated object manufacturing (LOM) and ultrasonic additive manufacturing (UAM) are two sheet lamination methods. LOM uses alternate layers of paper and adhesive, while UAM employs thin metal sheets conjoined through ultrasonic welding. LOM excels at creating objects ideal for visual or aesthetic modeling. UAM is a relatively low-temperature, low-energy process used with various metals, including titanium, stainless steel and aluminum.

vat polymerization

With vat photopolymerization, an object is created in a vat of a liquid resin photopolymer. A process called photopolymerization cures each microfine resin layer using ultraviolet (UV) light precisely directed by mirrors.

aerospace

Lighter parts

AM excels at producing parts with weight-saving, complex geometric designs.

In August 2013, NASA successfully tested a SLM-printed rocket injector during a hot fire test that generated 20,000 pounds of thrust. In 2015, the FAA cleared the first 3D-printed part for use in a commercial jet engine. During the 2017 Paris Air Show, FAA-certified, Boeing 787 structural parts fabricated from titanium wire were displayed, according to Aviation Week.

automotive

Rapid prototyping

In the auto industry, AM's rapid prototyping potential garners serious interest as production parts are appearing. For example, aluminum alloys are used to produce exhaust pipes and pump parts.

CNN reported the McLaren racing team is using 3D-printed parts in its Formula 1 race cars. A rear wing replacement took about 10 days to produce instead of five weeks. The team has already produced more than 50 different parts using AM.

medical

Patient specific

Medical and orthopedic applications for AM are expanding, particularly as the safety and efficacy of AM-built medical devices are established.

Medical device manufacturing company Stryker are funding a research project in Australia that will use additive manufacturing technology to create custom, on-demand 3D printed surgical implants for patients suffering from bone cancer.

Industrial manufacturing

Product development

As the potential for AM's design flexibility is realized, once impossible design concepts are now being successfully re-imagined. Additive manufacturing unleashes the creative potential of designers who can now operate free of the constraints under which they once labored.

DMLM & EBM

By contrast, materials are fully melted in the Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM) and Electron Beam Melting (EBM) processes. With DMLM, a laser completely melts each layer of metal powder while EBM uses high-power electron beams to melt the metal powder. Both technologies are ideal for manufacturing dense, non-porous objects.

BINDER JET

In Binder Jetting, a liquid binding agent is selectively deposited onto a thin layer of powder particles - either metal, sand, ceramics, or composites - to create high-value and one-of-a-kind parts and tools. Layers are applied using a map from a digital design file, until the object is complete.

sintering

Sintering is the process of creating a solid mass using heat without liquefying it. Sintering is similar to traditional 2D photocopying, where toner is selectively melted to form an image on paper.

laser sintering

Within Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), a laser sinters each layer of metal powder so that the metal particles adhere to one another. DMLS machines produce high-resolution objects with desirable surface features and required mechanical properties. With SLS, a laser sinters thermoplastic powders to cause particles to adhere to one another.

stereolithography

Stereolithography (SLA) uses photopolymerization to print ceramic objects. The process employs a UV laser selectively fired into a vat of photopolymer resin. The UV-curable resins produce torque-resistant parts that can withstand extreme temperatures.

metals

Many different metals and metal alloys are used in additive manufacturing, from precious metals like gold and silver to strategic metals like stainless steel and titanium.

ceramics

A variety of ceramics have also been used in additive manufacturing, including zirconia, alumina and tricalcium phosphate. Also, alternate layers of powdered glass and adhesive are baked together to create entirely new classes of glass products.

THERMOPLASTICS

Thermoplastic polymers remain the most popular class of additive manufacturing materials. Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polylactic acid (PLA) and polycarbonate (PC) each offer distinct advantages in different applications. Water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is typically used to create temporary support structures, which are later dissolved away.

biochemicals

Biochemical healthcare applications include the use of hardened material from silicon, calcium phosphate and zinc to support bone structures as new bone growth occurs. Researchers are also exploring the use of bio-inks fabricated from stem cells to form everything from blood vessels to bladders and beyond.

AM advantages

COMPLEX GEOMETRIES

The technology enables engineers to design parts that incorporate complexity that is not possible using other methods. Intricate features, such as conformal cooling passages, can be incorporated directly into a design. Parts that previously required assembly and welding or brazing of multiple pieces can now be grown as a single part, which makes for greater strength and durability. Designers are no longer restricted to the limitations of traditional machines and can create parts with greater design freedom.

TIME SAVINGS

Additive manufacturing is ideal for getting prototypes made quickly. Parts are manufactured directly from a 3D CAD file, which eliminates the cost and lengthy process of having fixtures or dies created. Plus, changes can be made mid-stream with virtually no interruption in the process.

WEIGHT SAVINGS

By incorporating organic structures into designs, designers can eliminate substantial weight while maintaining the part’s strength and integrity. An illustration of this advantage can be seen in a GrabCAD® Bracket Challenge conducted by GE. An existing bracket was redesigned for additive manufacturing, with the winning entry maintaining strength of the original while reducing the weight by 84%.

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Metal additive processes | GE Additive

Metal additive processes

GE Additive specializes in developing Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) machines for the additive manufacturing of metal parts. The two processes GE offers with in the PBF category, recognized by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), include:

• Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM)
• Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

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Direct Metal Laser Melting process

The direct metal laser melting (DMLM) process involves the full melting of metal powder into liquid pools. As with other PBF processes, an .STL file is generated from computer-aided design (CAD) data, which guides the “printing” of sequential, micro-thin layers of fully melted metal powders. Various metals can be used, including titanium, cobalt-chrome and aluminum alloys. When printing is complete, excess powder is removed, leaving a high-resolution object with a smooth surface that usually requires little or no post-processing.

In aerospace, DMLM has been used to fabricate parts for jet engines and other airplane parts. For example, Fortune highlighted how GE is printing fuel nozzles for its CFM LEAP engines using this technology. Thanks additive’s ability to produce complex geometric structures, the design of the 3D-printed fuel nozzle reduces 20 traditionally fabricated parts down to just one.

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Electron Beam Melting process

Electron beam melting (EBM) process involves metal powder melted by of a beam of electrons gathered and focused by electromagnetic coils. Given the inherent nature of the 3,000-watt electron gun, the process must be carried out in a vacuum chamber. EBM is used to print sophisticated parts and components of many kinds, including those that supply the aerospace and medical industries.

In the medical industry, EBM technology is used to fabricate one-of-a-kind orthopedic implants. The EBM process yields objects with slightly rough surfaces, so some machining is appropriate when smooth surfaces are required. However, the rough surface is actually an advantage when fabricating implants because it promotes bone-in growth.

High-quality mechanical properties are achieved, in part due to temperature consistency that strengthens fused layers. EBM machines use titanium alloys to produce parts for high-temperature, high-stress aerospace applications.

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Binder jetting process

GE Additive is developing a Binder Jet machine. This process involves a print head that moves across a bed of powder and selectively deposits a liquid binding agent in the shape of the section, bonding these areas together to form a solid part one layer at a time.

When the build is complete, the bound parts are removed from the unbound powder. Materials commonly used in binder jetting are metals, ceramics, and sand. For metal printing, a debind and sintering process is required to remove the binder and fuse the metal powder into a solid metal part.

Binder jetting is ideal for mass production applications. This technology is unlocking the power of additive design for volume production in automotive, industrial, medical and aerospace applications, among others.

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What is additive technology? The most important thing about 3D printing

Basics of 3D

Author: Semyon Popadyuk

Additive manufacturing is the process of combining materials to create objects based on 3D model data, usually in layers, as opposed to the subtractive method and the molding method. Terms such as additive manufacturing, additive processes, additive methods, additive layer-by-layer manufacturing, layer-by-layer manufacturing, freeform solids manufacturing, and freeform manufacturing have been used at various times. nine0003

In this dynamic industry, new terms are rapidly emerging. 3D printing, according to the ISO/ASTM 52900 standard, is the production of objects by applying material with a printhead, nozzle, or other printing technology. In the past, the term was associated with low cost, low productivity machines. However, this is no longer the case: the terms "additive manufacturing" and "3D printing" mean the same thing.

"Additive Manufacturing" is an official industry term approved by the ASTM and ISO standards bodies, but "3D printing" is more common and has become the de facto standard. It is especially widely used in the media, the terminology of startups, investors and other communities. nine0003

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One of the advantages of additive technologies is the ability to create objects of complex shape and structure with high accuracy.

Processes

Additive manufacturing (AM) includes seven different processes. Products can be created in layers by: nine0003

extrusion,
spray (jet spray),
UV Curing,
lamination,
fusion materials.

3D printing technologies

Modern FDM installations, such as the Discovery 3D Printer, allow you to print one-piece large-sized products up to 2.5 m

The main technologies used in the creation of products on additive installations: nine0003

SLM (Selective Laser Melting) - selective laser melting of metal powder according to mathematical CAD models using an ytterbium laser;
FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) - a method of layer-by-layer deposition using a plastic thread or granules;
SLA (Laser Stereolithography) - laser stereolithography, based on the layer-by-layer curing of a liquid material under the action of a laser;
DLP (Digital Light Processing) - a stereolithographic 3D printing method using digital LED projectors; nine0028
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) - another type of photopolymer printing, when the photopolymer resin is illuminated by an LED UV matrix through an LCD screen mask;
SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) - selective laser sintering under laser beams of particles of powdered material until a physical object is formed according to a given CAD model;
Binder Jetting - layer-by-layer bonding of a composite powder (sand, polymer, metal, etc. ) with a binder; nine0028
MJP (MultiJet Printing) - multi-jet modeling with photopolymer or wax;
CJP (ColorJet Printing) is a full-color 3D printing technology by gluing a special gypsum-based powder.

Consumables

The main materials used in additive processes are:

thermoplastics in the form of filaments or granules;
UV and photocurable liquid photopolymers; nine0028
ceramic-filled liquid photopolymers;
polystyrene powder;
glass-filled, carbon-filled and metal-filled polyamides in powder form;
wax;
gypsum powder;
sand in powder form;
metal alloys in powder form, etc.

Applications of additive technologies

Additive technologies are used to create physical models, prototypes, samples, tooling and production of plastic, metal, ceramic, glass, composite and biomaterial components. The principle of operation of additive installations is based on the construction of thin horizontal layers from 3D models created using computer-aided design (CAD) systems and 3D scanners. nine0003

Design and manufacturing enterprises use AP for the manufacture of consumer, industrial, medical and military products, and that's not all. Cameras, mobile phones, engine parts, car interiors, aircraft parts and components, machine tools and medical implants are just the beginning of the vast list of additive manufacturing products.

AM simplifies and speeds up the product development process. Companies are turning to additive technologies to reduce production time, improve product quality and reduce costs. As a visualization tool, 3D printing helps businesses determine the likelihood of creating defective or unsatisfactory products. In addition, methods, processes and systems for tooling are being developed. nine0003

3D printing is actively used in the aerospace, automotive, oil and gas industries, shipbuilding, medicine, jewelry and many other industries.

3D printing is actively used to improve the quality of injection molding tooling. In some areas, AM is used to obtain results that are unattainable using conventional machines. In other industries, AM is being used to create fabrication and assembly tools such as fixtures, fixtures, templates, and guides for drilling and cutting. nine0003

3D printing has a big impact on the production of many products. Enterprises, large and small, successfully apply technology to the production of finished products. According to experts, direct manufacturing will become the largest application area for additive technologies. This technology can affect production more than other traditional methods.

The industry continues to evolve with new methods, technologies, materials, applications and business models emerging. The geography and scope of industrial application of AP is expanding. Additive technologies have already had a huge impact on the development of design and manufacturing; in the future, their role will increase more and more. nine0003

Additive manufacturing in Russia

The laboratory of additive technologies of Samara University performs unique metal 3D printing projects using the SLM Solutions installation / Photo: Ekaterina Vinokurova

In Russia, the 3D technology market is quite young, but it is already showing dynamic growth (according to Rosnano, about 30% per year). More and more companies are realizing the need to apply additive methods in manufacturing and research. There are organizations that are actively involved in the certification of materials and are already testing 3D printers of their own production. At the enterprises there are laboratories for the development and implementation of 3D solutions in certain sections of the technological cycle. nine0003

Today, we are not talking about a complete transition to additive technologies - so far they are able to effectively complement classical processes or replace them at a certain stage of the cycle. However, industry experts say that in the near future, additive manufacturing will become an integral part of the technological processes in the enterprise.

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Article published on 08/16/2017, updated on 12/12/2022

What are additive technologies

The use of new technologies is the main trend of recent years in any area of industrial production. Every enterprise in Russia and the world strives to create cheaper, more reliable and high-quality products using the most advanced methods and materials. The use of additive technologies is one of the clearest examples of how new developments and equipment can significantly improve traditional production. nine0003

What are additive technologies
Advantages
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Additative technologies in Russia

What are additive technologies
Advantages
Additive technologies in Russia

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Additive manufacturing technologies make it possible to produce any product in layers based on a 3D computer model. This process of creating an object is also referred to as "growing" due to the gradualness of the production. If in traditional production at the beginning we have a workpiece, from which we cut off everything superfluous in bulk, or we deform it, then in the case of additive technologies, a new product is built from nothing (more precisely, from an amorphous consumable material). Depending on the technology, an object can be built from the bottom up or vice versa, receiving different properties. nine0003

The general scheme of additive manufacturing can be represented as the following sequence:

The first additive manufacturing systems worked mainly with polymeric materials. Today, 3D printers, which represent additive manufacturing, are able to work not only with them, but also with engineering plastics, composite powders, various types of metals, ceramics, and sand. Additive technologies are actively used in mechanical engineering, industry, science, education, design, medicine, foundry and many other areas. nine0003

What is additive technology?

The general scheme of additive manufacturing can be represented as the following sequence:

Advantages of additive technologies

Improved finished product properties. Due to the layered construction, products have a unique set of properties. For example, parts created on a metal 3D printer in terms of their mechanical behavior, density, residual stress and other properties are superior to analogues obtained by casting or machining.
Great savings in raw materials. Additive technologies use almost the amount of material that is needed to produce your product. Whereas with traditional manufacturing methods, the loss of raw materials can be up to 80-85%. nine0003
Ability to manufacture products with complex geometry. Equipment for additive technologies makes it possible to produce items that cannot be obtained in any other way. For example, a part within a part. Or very complex cooling systems based on mesh structures (this cannot be obtained either by casting or stamping).
Mobility of production and acceleration of data exchange. No more drawings, measurements and bulky samples. At the heart of additive technologies is a computer model of a future product, which can be transferred in a matter of minutes to the other side of the world - and production can immediately begin. nine0003

Schematically, the differences between conventional and additive manufacturing can be depicted as follows:

Benefits of additive manufacturing

Improved finished product properties. Due to the layered construction, products have a unique set of properties. For example, parts created on a metal 3D printer in terms of their mechanical behavior, density, residual stress and other properties are superior to analogues obtained by casting or machining. nine0003

Great savings in raw materials. Additive technologies use almost the amount of material that is needed to produce your product. Whereas with traditional manufacturing methods, the loss of raw materials can be up to 80-85%.
Ability to manufacture products with complex geometry. Equipment for additive technologies makes it possible to produce items that cannot be obtained in any other way. For example, a part within a part. Or very complex cooling systems based on mesh structures (this cannot be obtained either by casting or stamping). nine0003
Mobility of production and acceleration of data exchange. No more drawings, measurements and bulky samples. At the heart of additive technologies is a computer model of a future product, which can be transferred in a matter of minutes to the other side of the world - and production can immediately begin.

Schematically, the differences between conventional and additive manufacturing can be depicted as follows:

Additive manufacturing technologies

Additive manufacturing is the process of growing products on a 3D printer from a CAD model. This process is considered innovative and is opposed to the traditional ways of industrial production.

Today, the following additive manufacturing technologies can be distinguished:

FDM (Fused deposition modeling)

Layer-by-layer construction of a product from a melted plastic thread. It is the most widely used 3D printing method in the world, and is used by millions of 3D printers, from the cheapest to industrial 3D printing systems. FDM printers work with various types of plastics, the most popular and affordable of which is ABS. Plastic products are highly durable, flexible, and are great for product testing, prototyping, and for making ready-to-use objects. The world's largest manufacturer of plastic 3D printers is the American company Stratasys. nine0003

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Additive manufacturing technologies

Additive manufacturing is the process of growing products on a 3D printer from a CAD model. This process is considered innovative and is opposed to the traditional ways of industrial production.

Today, the following additive manufacturing technologies can be distinguished:

FDM (Fused deposition modeling)

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FDM example, ULTEM material 9085

FDM example, PEEK material

FDM example, ABS material

FDM example, ULTEM material 9085

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3 FDM printing, PEEK material

Example of FDM printing, ABS material

SLM (Selective laser melting)

Selective laser melting of metal powders. The most common metal 3D printing method. Using this technology, it is possible to quickly produce metal products with complex geometries, which are superior in their qualities to foundry and rolling production. The oldest manufacturers of SLM printing systems are the German companies SLM Solutions and Realizer. In Russia, 3DLAM is manufacturing such 3D printers. nine0003

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SLM (Selective laser melting)

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SLM printing example, material - steel

SLM printing example, material - titanium alloy

SLM printing example, material - aluminum

SLM printing example, material - steel

SLM printing example, titanium alloy material

SLM printing example, aluminum material

SLA (short for Stereolithography)

Laser-assisted stereolithography, the curing of a liquid photopolymer material by laser action. This additive digital manufacturing technology is focused on the manufacture of high-precision products with various properties. One of the leading manufacturers of professional SLA printers is the Chinese company UnionTech. nine0003

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SLA (short for Stereolithography)

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SLS (Selective laser sintering)

Selective laser sintering of polymer powders. Using this technology, it is possible to obtain large products with different physical properties (increased strength, flexibility, heat resistance, etc.). The largest manufacturer of SLS printers is the American concern 3D Systems.

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Rapid prototyping technologies

Rapid prototyping technologies should be placed in a separate category. These are 3D printing methods designed to obtain samples for visual evaluation, testing, or master models for creating molds. nine0003

MJM (Multi-jet Modeling) - multi-jet modeling using photopolymer or wax material. This technology makes it possible to produce burnt or smelted master models for casting, as well as prototypes of various products. Used in 3D Systems ProJet series 3D printers.

PolyJet - Liquid photopolymer curing with UV light. It is used in the Objet line of 3D printers from the American company Stratasys. The technology is used to obtain prototypes and master models with smooth surfaces. nine0003

CJP (Color jet printing) - layer-by-layer distribution of the adhesive on powdered gypsum material. Gypsum 3D printing technology is used in the ProJet x60 series 3D printers (formerly called ZPrinter). To date, this is the only industrial technology for full-color 3D printing. With its help, bright colorful prototypes of products are made for testing and presentations, as well as various souvenirs, architectural models.

SLS (Selective laser sintering)

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Rapid prototyping technologies

Additive technologies in Russia

Every year, domestic enterprises are increasingly using 3D printing systems for industrial and scientific purposes. Additive manufacturing equipment, intelligently integrated into the production chain, allows not only to reduce costs and save time, but also to start performing more complex tasks.

Globatek 3D has been supplying the latest 3D printing and 3D scanning systems to Russia since 2010. The equipment installed by our specialists works in the largest universities (MGTU named after Bauman, MEPhI, MISIS, Privolzhsky, SSAU and others) and industrial enterprises, institutions of the military-industrial complex and the aerospace industry. nine0003

Report of the Rossiya TV channel on the use of the SLM 280HL installed by Globatek 3D specialists at the Samara State Aerospace University:

Additive technologies in Russia

Every year domestic enterprises increasingly use 3D printing systems for industrial and scientific purposes. Additive manufacturing equipment, intelligently integrated into the production chain, allows not only to reduce costs and save time, but also to start performing more complex tasks. nine0003

Rossiya TV channel report on the use of SLM 280HL installed by Globatek 3D specialists at Samara State Aerospace University:

GLobatek 3D experts help professionals from various fields to choose 3D equipment that will most effectively solve the problems facing the enterprise.

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What is Additive Manufacturing | GE Additive

What is additive manufacturing?

Additive 101

How does additive manufacturing work?

Powder bed fusion

binder jetting

Direct energy deposition

material extrusion

material jetting

sheet lamination

vat polymerization

aerospace

Lighter parts

automotive

Rapid prototyping

medical

Patient specific

Industrial manufacturing

Product development

DMLM & EBM

BINDER JET

sintering

laser sintering

stereolithography

metals

ceramics

THERMOPLASTICS

biochemicals

AM advantages

COMPLEX GEOMETRIES

TIME SAVINGS

WEIGHT SAVINGS

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Tomas Kellner

Metal additive processes | GE Additive

Metal additive processes

Direct Metal Laser Melting process

Electron Beam Melting process

Binder jetting process

What is additive technology? The most important thing about 3D printing

Processes

3D printing technologies

Consumables

Applications of additive technologies

Additive manufacturing in Russia

What are additive technologies

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What is additive technology?

Advantages of additive technologies

Benefits of additive manufacturing

Additive manufacturing technologies

FDM (Fused deposition modeling)

Additive manufacturing technologies

FDM (Fused deposition modeling)

SLM (Selective laser melting)

SLM (Selective laser melting)

SLA (short for Stereolithography)

SLA (short for Stereolithography)

SLS (Selective laser sintering)

Rapid prototyping technologies

SLS (Selective laser sintering)

Rapid prototyping technologies

Additive technologies in Russia

Additive technologies in Russia

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