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background info. Stratasys won it all last year.
Exhibitor Innovation Award
The RAPID Innovation Award recognizes the most innovative new products or services exhibited at RAPID that are judged to have the greatest potential impact on the industry. Finalists will be notified during the first day of RAPID so that they can display “RAPID Innovation Award Finalist” ribbons in their booths. The winning exhibitor will be notified and presented with the award during the second day of RAPID.
Instructions:
Entries may include products or services.
The official entry form can be filled out and submitted online.
The SME Additive Manufacturing (AM) Community will review all entry forms received and will select semi-finalists prior to RAPID.
SME AM Community judges will visit the semi-finalists during the first day of the RAPID exposition to interview the appointed company representatives and to review the entries.
Finalists will be notified and presented with “RAPID Innovation Award Finalist” ribbons by the end of the first day of RAPID.
A committee of judges consisting of SME AM Community members as well as outside independent judges will convene on the 2nd day of the event to select and announce the winning entry.
The SME AM Community judges commit to non-disclosure and confidentiality of submitted information prior to RAPID.
People’s Choice at RAPID 2016
The People’s Choice award will be determined by popular vote of RAPID attendees during show days. (Exhibitors excluded).
This award is intended to recognize the winning exhibit for being interactive, technically and aesthetically impressive, and visually appealing and engaging.
RAPID attendees will be able to vote for their favorite booth using the RAPID 2016 Mobile App.
The RAPID 2015 People’s Choice Award winner was stratasyslogo
""We got it! The Finalist ribbon of the AM Innovation Award #RAPID_Event tomorrow morning the winner will be announced.""
(( This was posted yesterday on SGLB'S facebook ))
Was us getting the Gold what was announced this morning? or is there an overall winner to be announced this morning?
RFB, We don't agree on much about anything when it comes to SGLB,
But I'll give you that one about sales.
If we don't "CLOSE THE DEAL" on some contracts SOON, we're dead in the water.
We can't uplist with a low PPS and we have a low PPS because we don't have any sales. All these cooperative agreements need to turn into sales VERY SOON.
Good Luck Everyone....EXCEPT The shorts and the day traders OR THE DAY TRAITORS I SHOULD SAY !
I have to be completely honest. I never thought our stock would hit into the 2's after the reverse stock split.
I keep hearing Patience and believe me.. I'm trying to be !
News of interest: Don't we have dealings with both these companies?
Alcoa acquires Arcam 3D printer
16 May 2016 | Liz Nickels
Alcoa has expanded its portfolio of additive manufacturing solutions to include the Arcam Q20plus, Arcam’s largest, fastest 3D printer.
Alcoa has expanded its portfolio of additive manufacturing solutions to include the Arcam Q20plus, Arcam’s largest, fastest 3D printer.
Arcam reports that lightweight metals leader Alcoa has expanded its portfolio of additive manufacturing solutions to include the Arcam Q20plus, Arcam’s largest, fastest 3D printer, at its facility in Texas.
Alcoa will make use of the printer’s larger size and high output electron beam melting technology to make 3D printed parts for aerospace.
The Arcam Q20plus allows Alcoa to print parts directly from a 3D computer model by melting and fusing layers of fine metal powder with an electron beam. The 3d printer can print a range of aerospace-related components such as aerospace engine and industrial gas turbine components and structural airframe components. The Q20plus reportedly has a faster build speed and a larger build envelope for printing bigger components or stacking smaller components.
‘Arcam is proud to support Alcoa, an innovation leader in 3D printing for aerospace, with our cutting edge 3D printing technology,’ says Magnus René, CEO of Arcam.
This story is reprinted from material from Arcam, with editorial changes made by Materials Today. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent those of Elsevier.
I am sure Mark Cola has seen the presentation schedule and will most certainly be in attendance tomorrow for that IN-SITU session.
Hope the patent lawyer is with him as well. Maybe we should call Witty anyway to alert them just in case.
So has anyone found a complete agenda for the conference? Are we even in attendance? and if so, are we speaking this year?
No sure what happen with the 2016 google search that showed last year's conference.
GLTA!
Tyfoid, Did you find the 2016 schedule of events in Orlando.
If you google Rapid Conference Orlando 2016...It popped right up for me..then I went to the schedule of events.
Mark Cola SIGMA LABS Presentation Wednesday of this week
2:30 -2:55 Orlando Rapid Conference: ((THIS WILL BE REALLY IMPORTANT FOR US. LOTS OF EYES ON SIGMA..LET'S GET SOME CONTRACTS BOYS !!! )
2:30 pm – 2:55 pm
Additive Manufacturing in Aerospace Production
Donald Godfrey, Engineering Fellow, Honeywell/Advanced Manufacturing & Mark Cola, President and CEO, Sigma Labs, Inc
Despite the significant promise of 3D Printing technologies such as Direct Metal Laser Sintering – DMLS – three problems still remain that inhibit further adoption of the technology: metallurgical quality, geometric accuracy, and production speed/productivity. Measuring the geometry of a part during the direct metal laser sintering additive manufacturing process is a major challenge of in-process quality monitoring. This presentation describes a novel technique based on well-known image processing algorithms to extract calibrated geometry information from a photograph of each layer of the part. It will also demonstrate that the technique is analogous to standard measurement techniques such as optical or mechanical coordinate measuring machines (CMM) or X-ray computed tomography (CT). The technique described here is advantageous over standard techniques for several reasons. It provides data as the part is being manufactured and reduces the need for a separate geometry inspection step. Part support structure does not interfere with geometry measurement as it would in CMM or CT measurements. The technique also allows for measuring internal geometries not accessible with a CMM. Lastly, validation with respect to other measurement techniques is discussed.
Yes Kanya, That was just a little FRIDAY HUMOR !
All is good and I am still supporting SGLB Management and my investment...And until something tells me otherwise..I'll continue to support SGLB.
Confucius say Have a good weekend : )
CONFUCIUS SAY:
It does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not stop.
CONFUCIUS also SAY: It does not matter how slowly you buy SIGMA Shares so long as you do not stop buying them at 2 or 3 or 4 dollars! Then sell at 200 or 300 or 400.
BUY VERY LOW SELL VERY HIGH !
Seems like last conference call someone posted a transcript of it a short while later. Any chance of that happening. I would do it but i'm not sure where they got it last time.
Thanks in advance.
"CONSIDERABLE PROFIT PROGRESS EXPECTED THIS YEAR"
with the current agreements we have in place.
That is an exciting statement. Let's hope he's right.
Glass is still very much half full. : )
GLTA!
Agreed Windbag,
I just sure hope they find their stride soon. I don't want to wake up in December only to learn that they're having to dilute more shares because the industry hasn't found its legs yet. I am a ''bottom line'' investor. Shame on me if I way over-estimated everything coming together.
I believe in Sigma. Great Product. Savvy investors on this board.
I think we're all in the same boat, but the crocodiles are watching the slow leak in our boat.
GLTA!
Yes the child has to crawl before he can walk, but the child is now four years old and should be walking swiftly by now.
Sure hope the pace picks up by year's end or we're in trouble.
My glass is going from "glass half full..to glass half empty" if nothing new is announced by summer months.
Yes..I know 3DTD but try telling that to the growing number of investors who are disgruntled. I think they are more concerned with the amount of money in our bank...versus...the amount of money that's leaving the bank.
JEFFTX..
They couldn't possibly refer me to the JAGOFF on this board.
I think all of our disgruntled investors have already tagged the SGLB team with that. ...especially in light of our recent reverse split and no contracts in sight.
I shall ask Mark Tomorrow. Mark, "IS THERE A SNOWBALL'S CHANCE IN HELL" that anyone is remotely doing anything at all similar to us"
How's that?
Hi Ho Silver !!! Thanks for the explanation. Getting excited about tomorrow's conference call. Hopefully, this is where we start turning the corner. Well.. O.K. maybe by the next conference call LOL!
Thanks Everyone! In fact, I don't think it's a bad idea if someone asks SGLB Management TOMORROW whether they know of any company even remotely close to being in the same ballpark as us AND our PRINTRITE 3D(R) system.
Do we have all our questions lined up for the call tomorrow?
Will one of you Brainy 3D Engineers please explain how this system differs from ours and that SGLB'S System is still very much in play. Thanks in advance.
Sciaky, Inc. to Highlight its Patented IRISS? Closed-Loop Control for its Groundbreaking EBAM™ Metal 3D Printing Technology at Rapid 2016
MAY 10, 2016
Chicago, Illinois – Sciaky, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) and leading provider of metal additive manufacturing (AM) solutions, announced today that it will highlight its patented IRISS? closed-loop control, which powers its industry-leading Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM™) systems, at the Rapid 3D Manufacturing Event in Orlando, Florida.
IRISS, which stands for Interlayer Real-time Imaging & Sensing System, provides consistent process control for part geometry, mechanical properties, microstructure, and metal chemistry for large-scale 3D printed parts. This innovative technology, which is exclusive to Sciaky EBAM systems, monitors the metal deposition process in real time and makes adjustments to the process parameters that compensate for variation throughout the build process. EBAM systems utilize wire feedstock, which is available in a variety of metals such as titanium, tantalum, niobium, tungsten, molybdenum, Inconel, aluminum, stainless steels, nickel alloys, and more.
“IRISS closed-loop control provides unmatched precision and accuracy,” said Mike Riesen, general manager of Sciaky, Inc. “This exclusive technology is why Sciaky EBAM outsells and outperforms all the rest in the large-scale metal 3D parts market.”
As the most widely scalable metal 3D printing solution in the industry (in terms of work envelope), Sciaky’s EBAM systems can produce parts ranging from 8 inches (203 mm) to 19 feet (5.79 meters) in length, but can also manufacture smaller and larger parts, depending on the application. EBAM is also the fastest deposition process in the metal additive manufacturing market, with gross deposition rates ranging from 7 to 20 lbs. (3.18 to 9.07 kg) of metal per hour. Plus, with a dual wirefeed option, you can combine two different metal alloys into a single melt pool to create “custom alloy” parts or ingots. In addition, you can change the mixture ratio of the two materials to create “graded” parts or structures.
Large titanium screw additively manufactured using Sciaky’s EBAM metal 3D printing systems (Photo courtesy of Sciaky Inc.)
Large titanium screw additively manufactured using Sciaky’s EBAM metal 3D printing systems (Photo courtesy of Sciaky Inc.)
The Rapid 3D Manufacturing Event takes place May 17-19 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Sciaky will be exhibiting in booth 348. For more information, visit www.rapid3devent.com.
For more information on Sciaky, visit www.sciaky.com. You can also follow Sciaky on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, YouTube and LinkedIn.
About Sciaky, Inc.
Sciaky, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries, is a world leader in metal 3D printing solutions. Our exclusive Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) process is the fastest, most cost-effective 3D printing process in the market for large-scale metal parts, allowing manufacturers to save significant time and money over traditional manufacturing and prototyping processes. Sciaky also provides industry-leading electron beam and advanced arc welding systems, as well as affordable job shop welding services, for the aerospace, defense, automotive, healthcare and other manufacturing industries. Our welding equipment meets rigid military specifications to manufacture items such as airframes, landing gear, jet engines, guided missiles and vehicle parts.
About Phillips Service Industries, Inc.
Established in 1967, Phillips Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) is a privately-held global manufacturing and services holding company, which oversees a diverse collection of innovative subsidiaries: Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc., Mountain Secure Systems, POWERTHRU, PSI Repair Services, Inc., PSI Semicon Services, and Sciaky, Inc. We serve a wide range of high-tech industries like aerospace, defense, automotive, alternative energy, healthcare, security and semiconductor. Our award-winning products and services help reduce costs and maximize efficiency for many Fortune 500 companies around the globe, as well as the U.S. Military. We push the boundaries of technology on critical programs like Homeland Security, Defense research and space exploration, delivering innovative solutions for land, sea, air and space. We’re PSI: Always innovating. Everywhere.™
Source: Phillips Service Industries
O.K. well at this point I guess any money is better than nothing..
But Like I said, our focus is on the Creme De' La Creme!
The AM metals, airline and space industry, Automotive industry..etc etc... That's where the real money is going to be.
Besides, there's not nearly the money to be made in a medical implant than compared to a critical airline industry part. We might make hundreds of dollars on an implant part and make thousands on an airline part. Who needs it? We have bigger fish to fry at this point in time.
By the way, has the board organized a list of questions to ask the board on Thursday?
GLTA!
Industry News: Boeing, G.E. NASA, Terry Wohlers, SGLB and many more will be in attendance next week in Orlando.
Very busy time coming along with Thursday Conference Call.
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Additive Manufacturing Experts Headline 2016 RAPID Keynotes
MAY 9, 2016
Featuring speakers from NASA, HP Inc. and University of Michigan
ORLANDO, Fla., April 19, 2016 – SME’s RAPID Conference & Exposition will be hosted at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, from May 16-19. RAPID is known worldwide as the unrivaled authority on 3D knowledge and expertise. RAPID will feature keynotes from the industry’s foremost additive manufacturing experts, who will speak on groundbreaking processes, applications, materials, and research in additive manufacturing. The conversations will focus on digital manufacturing, 4D printing in medical, and the future of additive manufacturing.
Transition to Production (Monday, May 16)
RAPID kicks off on Monday with a special keynote presentation about the opportunities and challenges in progressing additive manufacturing technology to full part production. The discussion will feature Kevin Creehan, director of technology transition, America Makes – National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute (NAMII), National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), Leo Christodoulou, PhD, director, engineering structures and materials technology, chief engineer, materials and manufacturing technology, The Boeing Company, and Barbara Negroe, ?advanced manufacturing initiatives – additive manufacturing, GE Corporate Supply Chain & Operations.
Participants will hear how manufacturers are working to facilitate their transition from prototypes and to larger production volumes. The presentation will help professionals understand how repeatable and reliable processes, standards development and a qualified workforce play a role.
Factory of the Future (Tuesday, May 17)
Stephen Nigro, president of 3D printing, HP Inc., will take part in Tuesday’s presentation discussing additive manufacturing and how 3D technologies impact the “Factory of the Future.” Joining him in the discussion will be John Vickers, principal technologist, space technology mission directorate, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and Dean Bartles, chief manufacturing officer and executive director, Digital Manufacturing & Design Innovation Institute (DMDII), UI LABS.
The discussion will delve deep into how 3D technologies and additive manufacturing are uniquely positioned for the digital factory. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) provides a new opportunity for devices to make their own decisions and to create digital twin parts that operate in the virtual realm.
4D Printing in Medicine (Wednesday, May 18)
Additive manufacturing is increasingly being used in the production of medical devices, particularly for static applications in orthopedics and orthodontics. On Wednesday, RAPID attendees can join Robert Morrison, MD, resident, otolaryngology – head & neck surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and Scott Hollister, PhD, professor of biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, as they discuss how thoughtful device design and biomaterial selection allows production of medical devices that change with growing anatomy, also referred to as 4D printing. Morrison and Hollister will explore the usage of 4D printing to produce patient-specific additively manufactured implants for children with disorders of the windpipe.
What’s next for additive manufacturing? (Thursday, May 19)
Another highlight this year is Thursday’s keynote, “The Future of Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing” with Terry Wohlers, FSME, principal consultant and president, Wohlers Associates, Inc. Wohlers is a principal author of “Wohlers Report,” a yearly publication that provides data of critical importance to product developers, manufacturers, service providers, investors, researchers, and educators in the additive manufacturing industry. He will discuss astounding changes in the industry and share why current trends will help to expand the underdeveloped supply chain, resulting in many new jobs, opportunities, and challenges worldwide.
“Once again, I am thrilled to be a part of this year’s RAPID event,” said Wohlers. “As additive manufacturing continues to evolve and gain traction for production applications, RAPID gives us a great opportunity to explore ways of further advancing this exciting industry.”
Registration is currently open for attendees and media. To register or learn more about the event and keynote presentations, please visit rapid3devent.com.
About RAPID
For over 25 years, the RAPID Conference & Exposition, produced by SME, has defined the crucial role of additive manufacturing and empowered the establishment of an industry that continues to conceive, test, improve and manufacture new products at a faster, more cost-efficient pace. As the leader and authority figure in additive manufacturing, RAPID attracts buyers, sellers and end-users of design, prototyping, tooling and direct digital technologies to a world-class event for discovery, innovation and networking. For more information, please visit rapid3devent.com.
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For more RAPID event information visit rapid3Devent.com.
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Kanya, I certainly hope that someone asks SGLB Management that very question on Thursday.
Question 1. Are we going to get some of these contracts this calender year? YES OR NO
Yea..you're probably right Guyver. I think some investors have the opinion that..."hey..if the party isn't going to start for another year or so, I'm going to take my money out and park it somewhere else and make a little money..then in a year or two when things start to get going..I'll be back.
If they throw us a few crumbs I'm going to stay around through the end of the year or latest mid 2017. IF no contract by then....
Then Arnold Schwartzneger said it best. " HASTA LA VISTA BABY !
TRANSLATED IN ENGLISH: KISS MY A_S, I'M OUTTA HERE.
Ted, I don't think you read my post very carefully. I have been one of the biggest cheerleaders for SGLB on this board than I care to admit. I am very long and I never once said I was going to sell at this time or even in five months. What I said is that I think if we don't (SGLB) land a major contract, then there will possibly be an investor revolt. I am on this board daily and I can sense the growing sentiment and pulse of the investors on this board.
I am long, will remain long, but I get the drift that by the end of the year, if SGLB doesn't land a major contract and they have to put more shares out to raise money and dilute....many of the longs
here could....and I said COULD very carefully...begin to drop out.
I for one...am expecting good news this week and even better news next quarter.
GLTA!
Yes, GetRich...I remain positive and hopeful, but have to admit that if we go through our cash for the rest of this year with no Significant Contract, you'll see an Investor Revolt.
I have always maintained that 2016 will be our year and I too believe we are positioned very well.
GLTA!
Happy Sunday..
As much as I love this company, we're getting pretty close to PUT UP OR SHUT UP time. I'm still long! Let's hope they give us a little something to build on this Thursday. My guess is
THEY WILL. Good Luck to All. This is a re-post with the phone number to call in for Thursday morning. 1-866--652-5200
11:00am eastern 10:00 central time Thursday the 12th.
***There's also a live webcast planned if you prefer.
Sigma Labs Announces First Quarter Conference Call
SANTA FE, N.M. – April 25, 2016 – 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 first quarter of fiscal 2016. The conference call will be held Thursday, May 12, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Sigma Labs plans to release the Company's 2016 first quarter results prior to market open that same day.
To participate in the call, please dial toll free 1-866-652-5200, or 1-412-317-6060, 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.
About Sigma Labs, Inc.
Sigma Labs, Inc. develops and engineers advanced, in-process, non-destructive quality inspection systems for commercial firms worldwide seeking productive solutions for metal-based additive manufacturing or 3D printing, and other advanced manufacturing technologies. For more information please visit us at www.sigmalabsinc.com.
Investor Relations Contact:
Chris Witty
cwitty@darrowir.com
646-438-9385
Yes Driftin ..I'm done too ! If you'll notice in all of PISD's responses .he says "IMAGINE IF....IMAGINE THAT" ..HE'S LIVING in a fantasy world. Sigma is the real deal with extremely little or no competition at this time in the IPQA(R) ARENA.
Thank You PISD.. I just wanted you to recognize that SIGMA is the only known company at this point in time, with the Technology and is the only company made public in doing what it does.
Nobody knows 100 percent that SIGMA will hit a GRAND SLAM. But I'm betting our position is very strong..and when this industry finally gets its act together and they'll need someone to qualify those airline parts or whatever it is....that we'll be the first in line to answer the bell....and you know it's always the first company in line that will reap all the rewards for many years to come.
GLTA!
PISD, YOU either didn't understand my question or you purposely failed to answer it. Let's try it again and I'll say it V-E-R-Y
S-L-O-W-L-Y... W-H-O IS THE C-O-M-P=A-N-Y That is even remotely close to SIGMA? THAT'S WHAT I THOUGHT!
Where are all those names? who is it? again I ask? we have all day and I expect an answer by 6pm
And I won't respond to you again until I have a name.
Good day !
PISD, I challenge you to list all the other companies that are being considered into the ICME FRAMEWORK. Yes, there are a few companies trying to work on something a bit similar..but where are they? who are they? Their name is not in the spotlight like SIGMA's.. WE ARE DEFINITELY LEADING THE WAY. NO DOUBT ABOUT IT or you would list the name of the company here and now.
What other companies have even been linked to the HONEYWELL'S of the world !
GLTA! GO LONGS!
GONE are the days of CHEAP SGLB stock prices. IMHO !
OFF to work..good day everyone.
This stock is wound up so TIGHT like a rubber band..it literally will blast off like a rocket at the first sign of one big contract.
and we'll look back at this day and laugh and said I TOLD YOU SO !
We all know it's going to happen (well I guess some of you don't)
it's just a matter of time.
We have so much STUFF in the pipeline that for us to not land some of it...is beyond imagination.
Yes....Blazing....Sharply rising price is all part of a bait and switch strategy...until the SHORTS get caught with their pants DOWN and then all HELL breaks loose for the shorts and then it's clear sailing for us longs !
GLTA!
Industry news from out of this world ! And you better believe we'll be doing business with NASA in the future. You can bank on it.
The first Additive Manufacturing Facility in Space is now taking orders from Earth
May 2, 2016 | By Benedict
The Additive Manufacturing Facility (AMF), a 3D printer built by Made In Space that was last week installed on the International Space Station (ISS), is now open for business. The AMF is available to research and commercial entities for in-space experimentation, manufacture, and research.
When NASA sent its second 3D printer into space earlier this year, it did so knowing that it could provide astronauts with spare parts, tools, and other small objects—without having to send them from Earth on an expensive spacecraft. That, however, was just one use for the revolutionary machine. The Additive Manufacturing Facility, which was installed on Wednesday, April 27, is now becoming much more than an emergency tool shop for ISS crew, with Made In Space now using the in-space machine to print out objects for third-party clients. And who wouldn’t want their product made in space?
The AMF became the first permanent 3D printer in space at the end of March, after the first 3D printer in space, the AMF’s predecessor, successfully demonstrated its capabilities between 2014 and 2016. But as well as being a 3D printer for the astronauts, the AMF is now also the “first hardware store in space”, with US home improvement retailer Lowe’s and its Innovation Labs arm producing branded tools through the machine—tools which will then become commercially available.
The 3D printer, which has a relatively compact build area of 5.5” x 3.9” x 3.9” and resolution of 0.1mm to 0.44mm, can print in more than 30 polymers, and could soon print with several more—just as soon as they are approved for use on the ISS. Furthermore, since it can be controlled either manually or remotely (from Earth), Made In Space is now offering the services of the AMF to customers who wish to print objects in space. “For us, this moment is exciting because we can say, ‘we’re open for business!’” said Made In Space CEO Andrew Rush.
Potential AMF customers could be businesses or researchers, while NASA and the US National Laboratory will also make use of the orbiting 3D printer. Customers could use the AMF to produce hardware for experimentation, educational purposes, or microgravity research, with the option of having the parts sent back to Earth. The cost, however, isn’t cheap: customers can expect to pay between $6,000 and $30,000 for one print job, unless the purpose of the print is educational, in which case discounts may be given. “This is a big moment for commercial space,” said Rush. “With AMF, for the first time, customers and researchers can manufacture useful objects in space, rather than having to launch.”
According to Made In Space, around 30% of parts on the ISS could be replaced by 3D printed alternatives. 3D printing components for use in space has several advantages: it costs around $10,000 to launch just one pound of equipment into space, so 3D printing the objects at the point of destination cuts out that need. Furthermore, objects 3D printed in space can be much lighter than those sent to space from Earth. This is because objects sent into space have to be incredibly strong (and therefore heavy) to withstand the stresses of launch, even if the object’s end use does not require such extreme strength.
Customers have already shown enthusiasm for the project, with the AMF fully booked-up for the next six months.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME? THIS THINGS GOING TO DA' MOON!
I don't know whether to be angry because I didn't buy any last week ..or be happy because we're headed to 5.00 !
Thanks Kanya and if for some reason your computer doesn't translate it..here it is:
Sigma Labs with PrintRite3D on track - repeat business
PHILLIP PAUL . 8 MARCH 2016 6
Sigma Labs with PrintRite3D on track - repeat business
Headquartered in New Mexico, USA Company Sigma Labs developed quality assurance systems for companies that are active in the field of additive manufacturing of metals. The special feature of Sigma Labs' products is the non-destructive application directly in the process - a kind of real-time monitoring of the component to be produced can be achieved. Especially for the additive manufacturing the PrintRite3D suite was developed. After successful cooperation with General Electric Aviation, a new collaboration with the drive specialist Aerojet Rocketdyne now is announced.
In the aerospace industry, there are very strict certification guidelines before a manufactured component must be installed at all. This certification process takes a lot of time and money to complete, which, as of software solutions Sigma Labs can be minimized. The PrintRite3D Suite consists of several software applications for different areas in the production of metal components with the 3D printer. Here various methods such as the selective laser sintering or electron beam melting supported. The real-time monitoring allows adjustment of manufacturing parameters during the construction process, when there is a deviation from the expected values.
Sigma Labs strengthened application of simulation processes
The basic procedure of PrintRite3D is the layered inspection of the component during the manufacturing process by means of suitable sensors. The software will have saved the finished part as a blueprint and converts the sensor data against this ideal model. When deviating process parameters such as speed of construction, laser power or temperature can be adjusted. The expertise of Sigma Labs consists in the knowledge of the resulting deformations during the construction process. For certain geometries PrintRite3D assumes that there will be a deviation from the ideal model and controls as a precaution against which sometimes incorporate the desired contour can be achieved in the end.
Since the industry, especially aerospace, just the additive manufacturing for herself and tests, where the use of these methods is useful, also considered more complex components is additive to manufacture. Concomitantly, however, increases the computational effort and the capacity of the computer used, so that a real-time monitoring can no longer be fully guaranteed.
To this end, Sigma Labs relies on simulation experts as of 3DSIM whose software is designed for the solution of complex problems in tremendous speed thanks to the use of supercomputers. This opens Sigma Labs, a wider range of applications, there is now no longer needs to be shied away from complexity and size of the component to be produced. 3DSIM calculates that a laser sintering process mathematically modeled on a computer with a peak performance of 16 TeraFLOPS (slightly more than the typical high-performance computer of a technical university) about 5.7 x 10 ^ 18 ( "high 18") years (!) Need to to be solved (see link below for further information).
Dr. Brent Stucker, CEO of 3DSIM, observed: "We are delighted to be working with Sigma Labs and on the development of future software applications for the additive manufacturing of metals. We believe that the combination of our simulation methods and Sigma Labs' real-time monitoring will have very strong implications for users in this industry and that a wide adoption of additive manufacturing now a major hurdle in the way less ".
Orders for US Air Force and from America Makes Initiative
With these prospects Sigma Labs is well prepared for future developments in the field of quality assurance and cost savings. The drive specialist Aerojet Rocketdyne recognizes that and are two jobs at Sigma Labs on the supply of quality system on. Aerojet Rocketdyne thus securing a non-exclusive license rights to use PrintRite3D, the exact terms were not released. What is certain is that Aerojet Rocketdyne PrintRite3D will use for its own contract with the US Air Force to set standards in the qualification of additive manufactured components, which are used in a liquid operated rocket propulsion. The US Air Force is planning on the transition away from the Russian RD-180 drives. Even private companies like SpaceX working on the use of 3D printing when rocket.
Already December 2014 Aerojet Rocketdyne can demonstrate the control of rocket system, in which the 3D printing was used. The piston of the MPS-120 drive has been doing 3D printed titanium, have sufficient which all stress tests. In particular, the production times to be reduced by several weeks or months to just a few days and costs.
In addition, Sigma Labs can look at a second application of Aerojet Rocketdyne, who proceeds from the initiative "America Makes". The initiative is funded by the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute (NAMII). The first order from this initiative received Sigma Labs of General Electric for the production of the LEAP-turbine. The procurement policy of Aerojet Rocketdyne is largely along with the associated funding. Usually only a project of such initiatives can be promoted, which is why a spread among various partners happens.
Implications for Sigma Labs has only positive and CEO and President Mark Cola adds: "The collaboration with Aerojet Rocketdyne the Air Force and in America Makes allows us once again the advantages of our unique technology showcase. This is a great way for Sigma Labs build additional connections to the aerospace industry and the military, also because here are basic things like the definition of production standards for 3D-printed rocket parts in the foreground. Later this year, these programs will begin using the technology of Sigma Labs. "
New Article concerning METALFAB1. Hey Wait !
Isn't Printrite3D(R) in metalfab? NICE!!!!!!!!!
MAY 2, 2016
Dutch 3D metal printing start-up lands launching customer
Airbus APWorks, a 100 % subsidiary of the Airbus Group, has placed an order with Additive Industries for their first industrial 3D metal printing system, MetalFAB1. Airbus APWorks is the first confirmed Beta customer for Additive Industries and brings a broad range of experience with metal additive manufacturing. They cover the entire value chain, from optimizing component design to the choice of suitable materials, from prototyping to qualified serial production. Airbus APWorks supplies demanding customers in robotics, mechanical engineering, automotive, medical technology and aerospace.
‘We are proud to team up with Airbus as our first customer to further develop the process, new materials and applications as well as verifying the performance of the MetalFAB1 system. Their commitment emphasizes the potential of our new metal additive manufacturing system for industrial series production of functional parts’, said Daan Kersten, co-founder and CEO of Additive Industries. ‘With the integrated MetalFAB1 solution, we believe to be able to simultaneously improve the product consistency and lower the cost price for metal additive manufacturing’, adds Joachim Zettler, Managing Director of Airbus APWorks.
Contact
Daan A.J. Kersten, CEO
Mobile: +31 (0)653400630
E-mail: d.kersten@additiveindustries.com
Additive Industries b.v.
Leidingstraat 27, NL 5617 AJ Eindhoven, The Netherlands
P.O. Box 30160, NL 5600 GA Eindhoven, The Netherlands
www.additiveindustries.com
Source: Additive Industries b.v.