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http://www.4-traders.com/SIGMA-LABS-INC-11095912/news/Sigma-Labs-METAL-IN-MIND-23884469/
"We also need a 3-D metal printer to work with Sigma Labs, so we can cut down our learning curve and increase production," Halliday said. "That will increase our capabilities for contracting and we expect to leverage that for a four to five machine production facility here on Navajo."
As the America Makes project end draws near, it is good to see this safety critical industry jumping on board. The delay was brutal but it looks like we have a winning solution here.
I got this out of the article as well...
"We believe that the favorable relationship we’ve built with Honeywell Aerospace will continue to grow in the future," he said. "We fully expect that – once Honeywell has taken over the management – it'll find its way down to the rank and file of the technologists at Sandia."
He went on to explain that Sigma has been in talks with Sandia National Laboratories for some time and hopes the multi-million-dollar company's change in management will benefit all three companies in coming years.
http://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/news/2016/12/16/nnsa-awards-2-6b-sandia-labs-management-contract.html?ana=twt
Nice day for us...long time coming.
A little more from Mark...may have been posted already.
https://3dprint.com/162364/swm-january-21-2017/
“Sigma’s recent announcement marks the culminating step in our business model…vision, evolve, and emerge,” Mark Cola, President and CEO of Sigma Labs, told 3DPrint.com about the new deal. “Early on, Sigma Labs set a vision to be a trusted and reliable technology partner for QA/QC software for advanced manufacturing. Our efforts to date were focused on acceptance within the OEM end user community of high-value, high-precision 3D printed parts, and evolving that vision through our Early Adopter Program. With that in mind we then sought relationships with 3DP machine manufacturers through our OEM Partners Program to emerge as the go-to QA/QC software experts for performance-critical applications.”
Cola continued, “The importance of QA/QC inspection software in the AM industry cannot be over emphasized. The essence of quality is comparison to a standard, without a standard there is no quality. At this stage in its growth, the AM industry is still developing quality standards. PrintRite3D helps to unify the formulation of such standards for an industry still in its embryonic stages.”
Agreed...looking forward to TRX
Happy 2017
The song remains the same...
GE has already made a deal with the IP holder...SGLB
http://www.imapsne.org/virtualCDs/2016/2016%20Presentations/D/D5.pdf
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“In-Process Quality Assurance (IPQA) for Laser Powder Bed
Production of Aerospace Components” - General Electric Aviation
Project end...1/17
Thx for the link. Looks as though Trumpf is moving ahead as well...
http://www.machiningnews.com/2016/11/trumpf-presents-process-chain-for-industrial-3d-printing/
The first link in the process chain is preparing the data for the 3D design and production program. With its “TruTops Print with NX” software package, TRUMPF is offering the first comprehensive software solution with a standardized user interface across systems. By doing so, TRUMPF now has industry-ready solutions that cover every aspect of additive manufacturing – from a practical powder feed that supplies the large internal powder container and additive manufacturing technology itself, to downstream tasks such as the unpacking and cleaning of the newly minted part. And the laser pioneer’s approach to additive manufacturing also addresses Industry 4.0 in a move to optimize business processes across the board. For instance, users can apply any of a variety of solutions to monitor, analyze and remotely adjust a wide range of condition parameters during the manufacturing process. Industry 4.0 solutions by TRUMPF are brought together under TruConnect; the name references connected manufacturing, which links machines, people and information.
Reminder...
http://www.engineering.com/3DPrinting/3DPrintingArticles/ArticleID/12645/Sigma-Labs-Introduces-Much-Needed-In-Process-Quality-Assurance-to-Metal-3D-Printing.aspx
Sigma Labs is continually partnering with companies to improve its offerings and extend its reach. In addition to working with the aforementioned aerospace companies, the firm is also collaborating with 3D printer manufacturers, such as EOS, Trumpf and Additive Industries to integrate PrintRite3D directly into their machines.
You can't sell the lumber till they're ready to build the house. No business course required.
Thx for sharing the article...geez, why in the world would a giant like Siemens be contacting a small little R&D in New Mexico to shore up their process control?
This is a small R&D out of New Mexico trying to take on the huge task of qualifying critical parts made via new process... additive manufacturing. Making the parts alone this way is in itself new and a big change from the past. Getting it wrong would be a huge mistake. No one company is going to touch this alone. However, now, if a collaborative body such as America Makes signs off with a checked box as Mark says, now the technology could be considered matured and tested through more than one major player alone. And, that's in addition to the overseas players Mark has in place testing and maturing the technology as well. Once that box is checked, we should start to grow some legs. That is why the delay in this project was a significant set back to us. Fortunately, we are now on our way. Cola is not sitting on these panels and presenting something that is not needed at these conferences. He would have never lasted this long. He is not going to sit at Formnext just to look like an idiot. Rockville is holding, two new investors are in and I'm holding as well. My choice. Yes, Mark was honest just wish he knew how to relay the significance of having the likes of Siemens entertain this technology and the importance of all the major players working with him to mature this IPQA solution. This is my take. Now maybe you can find someone knowledgeable to answer your question :)
Nice work...thx
Nice...thx
http://kinasean.org/
THE 7TH ANNUAL KELLOGG INNOVATION NETWORK
ASEAN FORUM 2016
SEAN LOOI
General Manager of Creatz3D Pte Ltd,
Hong Check Company Pte Ltd, Singapore
Sean Looi is the General Manager of Creatz3D Pte Ltd, the authorized reseller of Stratasys™ 3D printing systems and materials in Singapore and Vietnam. Creatz3D’s additive manufacturing solutions also include Arcam™ and Sisma™ for production of metal components, Sigma Labs In- Process Quality Assurance (IPQA®) solutions and Materialise™ Rapid Prototyping Software.
Despite majoring in MSc Finance, Sean decided to pursue his passion in 3D Printing and distribute 3D printing technologies in 2007. Having accumulated plenty of technical experience and knowledge of different 3D printing machines, technologies and applications, Sean is well versed in the potential of additive manufacturing and advanced solutions for direct digital manufacturing.
I tend to agree with this "wild speculation" founded on the basis of the America Makes project to mature the IPQA solution. The project was delayed, however, it will be discussed at an upcoming America Makes meeting. We not only have our foot in the door, we have our technology in their machines. It certainly has been a waiting game.
Not concerned one bit...now that GE has their own machines, they may just decide to install the quality control solution they helped mature. Just watching now for the GE Internet Of Things solution to the big data issue. Also, can't wait for the America Makes project to come to a head...the delay during negotiations really did set us back time wise.
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/america-makes-and-ansi-announce-meeting-to-discuss-draft-standardization-roadmap-for-additive-manufacturing-300313396.html
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, andthe American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announce the second face-to-face meeting of the America Makes & ANSI Additive Manufacturing Standardization Collaborative (AMSC) to be held Monday, September 26, 2016, in Youngstown, Ohio. The purpose of the meeting will be to review and discuss a first draft of the AMSC Standardization Roadmap for Additive Manufacturing now in development within the AMSC and targeted for release no later than one week prior to the meeting.
For the past few months, AMSC working groups have been holding virtual, bi-weekly meetings to identify existing standards and specifications, as well as those in development, assess gaps, and make recommendations for priority areas where there is a perceived need for additional standardization. The working groups cover a range of topics related to additive manufacturing including: design, process, and materials (precursor materials, process control, post-processing, and finished material properties), qualification and certification, non-destructive evaluation, and maintenance.
The AMSC is not developing standards. Rather, the hope is that the roadmap will facilitate a more coherent and coordinated approach to the future development of standards and specifications for additive manufacturing and, ultimately, contribute to the growth of the additive manufacturing industry. The group is aiming to publish the roadmap before the end of 2016.
My impression was the same...it was short and uneventful. Mark did not seem to me to be rushing through to get it over with. He actually sounded, IMO, upbeat and ready to engage, however, there were no bites at the end. The operator did wait and then state there were no questions before handing it back to Mark.
As you can see from the transcript, Mark was anticipating questions. They opened it up, no one had any questions and they closed the call.
The shareholder has spoken (or not) good for us. If Mark wants to talk, give us something to talk about. If he missed breakfast this morning, I hope he enjoyed that egg on his face when no one showed interest in his company. He needs to stop providing other companies with veils at the expense of his own.
Sigma Labs Announces Second Quarter Conference Call...
SANTA FE, N.M., July 22, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sigma Labs, Inc. (OTCQB:SGLB) (“Sigma Labs” or the “Company”), a developer of advanced, in process, non-destructive quality inspection systems for metal-based additive manufacturing (“AM”) and other advanced manufacturing technologies, today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss the financial results for the Company's second quarter of fiscal 2016. The conference call will be held Thursday, August 11, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Sigma Labs plans to release the Company's 2016 second quarter results prior to market open that same day.
To participate in the call, please dial toll free 1-844-802-2441, or 1-412-317-5134, approximately five minutes before the conference call time stated above. A live webcast of the call can also be accessed on the Sigma Labs website at www.sigmalabsinc.com. A recording will be available on the Company's website upon completion of the call.
Nice to see the industry moving along...we have friends in all the right places.
http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160725-sonaca-and-fmas-partner-to-manufacture-3d-printed-titanium-parts-for-aerospace-sector.html
It seems that the benefits of additive manufacturing within the aerospace industry are becoming increasingly apparent as more and more companies within the sector are investing in and turning to 3D printing technologies as a manufacturing solution. Most recently, Belgian aerospace company Sonaca announced a partnership with France based Fives-Michelin Additive Solutions (FMAS) to develop and produce 3D printed titanium parts for the aerospace industry.
According to the joint press release, Sonaca and FMAS are expecting to manufacture certified 3D printed titanium components for the aerospace industry by next year, 2017. This will be achieved with the help of FMAS’s state-of-the art laser beam fusion technique. With the successful creation of certified 3D printed titanium aerospace parts, the collaborating companies are hoping to offer their clients an end-to-end “one-stop shop” solution where they can design, engineer, manufacture, and even certify production parts.
https://www.sigmalabsinc.com/sites/default/files/Sigma%20Labs_2016_Annual%20Shareholder%20Meeting.pdf
Michelin Fives (France) PrintRite3D® / OEM Signed NDA; evaluation in process
Agreed...they should want to work with them and since UL has taken a minority stake in 3DSIM, our agreement with 3DSIM should provide that opportunity.
http://www.ul.com/newsroom/pressreleases/ul-invests-in-3dsim-to-advance-simulation-technology-for-additive-manufacturing/
NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 8, 2015 – UL, a global safety science organization, and 3DSIM LLC announced today a collaboration to advance additive manufacturing (AM) process simulations. Under the terms of the agreement, UL made an investment in 3DSIM, based in Park City, Utah, and is now a minority shareholder of the company. In recognition of this investment and the companies’ alliance to serve manufacturers, Simin Zhou, vice president of Digital Manufacturing Technologies at UL, will join the 3DSIM Board of Directors.
https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/01/27/805095/0/en/Sigma-Labs-and-3DSIM-Sign-Technology-Development-Agreement-for-Metal-AM.html
SANTA FE, N.M., Jan. 27, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sigma Labs, Inc. (OTCQB:SGLB) (“Sigma Labs” or the “Company”), a developer of advanced, in process, non-destructive quality inspection systems for metal-based additive manufacturing (“AM”) and other advanced manufacturing technologies, today announced that it has entered into a technology development agreement with 3DSIM to pursue commercial metal AM software opportunities for rapid qualification and part certification. 3DSIM, based in Park City, Utah, is a provider of simulation software for metal AM processes.
Thanks Driftin...I'm aware of the dental implant technology. To be more precise it was the first time I have seen Mark go after the medical device industry with regards to PrintRite3D. It was good to see now that the FDA has put forth some guidance.
Thx...I posted the link as it was the first time I've seen Mark Cola go after the medical device industry.
“Regulatory agencies stressed that medical device manufacturers must be sure they understand the ‘upstream effects’ that different steps in the manufacturing process might have on a device,” says Mark J. Cola, President and CEO of Sigma Labs, Inc. “For example, the ratio of recycled to virgin metal powder can affect melting properties, which affects the energy needed to create consistent bonding between layers, which in turn affects a device’s final mechanical properties.”
http://www.engineering.com/3DPrinting/3DPrintingArticles/ArticleID/12134/Let-the-Regulation-Begin-FDA-Issues-Guidance-for-3D-Printed-Medical-Devices.aspx
Naturally, in seeking FDA approval, the materials that make up medical devices must be described. This includes how an additive manufacturing process might affect the final product, as well as the qualities of any recycled material that might be used to 3D-print subsequent items.
http://www.dgiwire.com/3d-metal-printing-revolutionizing-medical-devices-limb-by-limb/
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“Regulatory agencies stressed that medical device manufacturers must be sure they understand the ‘upstream effects’ that different steps in the manufacturing process might have on a device,” says Mark J. Cola, President and CEO of Sigma Labs, Inc. “For example, the ratio of recycled to virgin metal powder can affect melting properties, which affects the energy needed to create consistent bonding between layers, which in turn affects a device’s final mechanical properties.”
In 3D metal printing, a component is built up one microscopic layer at a time out of a metallic powder that is manipulated by a laser; a computer-aided design (CAD) blueprint tells the laser exactly how to shape the material—but finalizing that optimal blueprint can be an arduous process.
Sigma Labs has developed a proprietary, patent-protected, quality assurance software suite called PrintRite3D® that transforms the 3D printing process. In contrast to traditional quality assurance that is performed after-the-fact, PrintRite3D works in real-time to assist quality inspectors in sorting acceptable from suspect components.
The PrintRite3D® suite benefits medical device companies that are 3D-printing metal parts in three aspects. The first involves metallurgy: in addition to optimizing the structure/property/parameter qualities of metal parts, Sigma Labs’ software allows engineers to assess each part’s microstructure—scanning and collecting data on potential weaknesses (like “pores” in the metal). The second benefit involves geometry: the software helps capture images of every layer of metal as it is being incorporated into the part; this data, available digitally, gives inspectors the ability to detect any distortion as parts are made and adjust the machine accordingly in real-time. Finally, the software enhances a company’s productivity by collecting Big Data regarding the performance of multiple 3D printers at multiple locations into a single database.
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http://highdesertdaily.com/2016/06/3d-metal-printing-aims-skies/
“We believe 3D metal printing in the aerospace industry—in conjunction with the in-process quality assurance (IPQA®) methodology made possible by our PrintRite3D® technology—could revolutionize the way high-quality parts for critical applications are created,” Cola adds.
https://www.sigmalabsinc.com/about
Dr. Bruce Madigan has over 32 years of experience in welding and related manufacturing processes. He has researched welding processes, metallurgy, monitoring and controls at Sandia National Lab, Edison Welding Institute, the National Institute of Standards and Technology and most recently at Montana Tech were he is a professor of welding engineering. Dr. Madigan earned a certificate in welding from the Hobart School of Welding Technology, BS and MS degrees in Welding Engineering from The Ohio State University and a PhD in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.
Did not know this...thx for posting.