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Monday, 01/02/2017 5:56:07 PM

Monday, January 02, 2017 5:56:07 PM

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Happy New Year Everyone! Just saw this article which to me confirms that standards are key for AM to move to full production. I believe that SGLB is perfectly positioned.
https://www.designnews.com/materials-assembly/3d-printing-and-additive-manufacturing-will-grow-2017-new-and-better-materials/191795147946197

Here are a few quotes

Making high-quality end-production parts with AM and 3D printing methods requires some carefully defined standards and guidelines for materials and printed parts, as well as machines and processes. This is especially true for metal parts, which continue to be the fastest-growing segment of commercial 3D printing,



In 2017, materials for 3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM) will be getting better and more closely fine-tuned for higher-quality and larger end-production parts



Previous research found that most tensile properties of 3D-printed titanium components made with Ti-6Al-4V alloy on an EBM machine met or exceeded conventional manufacturing standards. But because of excessive porosity, the fatigue properties of parts were consistently inferior. The team found that most of this porosity can be eliminated by adjusting the printer's process parameters, but methods must include enough information to properly characterize it.



Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory discovered interactions that can lead to porosity in parts produced by laser powder bed fusion metal processes, contributing to future better part performance. (Source: Julie Russell/Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory)


I like seeing Livermore National Lab mentioned since we've been working with them for some time. I believe that Sigma Labs is right on track. I wish it was sooner than later but I firmly believe that we are in the ball game. Good Luck to us in 2017!!
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