3D metal printing

By Carolyn Mathas 3D printing, creates objects by addition of material, layer by layer and metal powder is typically used. The powder is produced using atomisation, in which a molten metal stream is broken up into fine droplets using air…

A team led by Franz Haas, head of the Institute of Production Engineering at TU Graz, has developed a new technology for 3D metal printing and has now applied for a patent. Similar to selective laser melting (SLM) and electron beam melting…