Replies to post #32904 on Sigma Labs Inc (SASI)

[GetRich1day]

Very Nice! Thanks jj! On display a turbofan made of nickel. Loving that! I bet I know who it's for! well maybe ;)

GE engineers are starting to explore how to use additive manufacturing with a wider range of metal alloys, including some materials specifically designed for 3-D printing. GE Aviation, for one, is looking to use titanium, aluminum, and nickel-chromium alloys. A single part could be made of multiple alloys, letting designers tailor its material characteristics in a way that’s not possible with casting. A blade for an engine or turbine, for example, could be made with different materials so that one end is optimized for strength and the other for heat resistance

http://www.technologyreview.com/featuredstory/513716/additive-manufacturing/

[MDuffy]

From the Make Santa Fe FB:

Plenty of folks there to check it out. What's most impressive is the Sigma team's emphasis on overcoming the practical hurdles of using additive machines for serious manufacturing.

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