GKN helps PythomSpace leverage AM to get ahead in the growing space economy Aerospace

GKN helps PythomSpace leverage AM to get ahead in the growing space economy Aerospace

by Aerospace

On these pages, we’ve often had the opportunity to show how AM is helping the still relatively young new space economy literally get off the ground. Following in Space X’s, NASA’s and ESA’s footsteps, many fascinating startups are using AM to create unique space parts, including engines, satellites and even entire rockets (are on the way). We now zoom in on a newcomer in this… space: PhytomSpace. The firm recently partnered with 3D printing specialist GKN Additive to accelerate product development and leverage the economic advantages that additive manufacturing can offer.

Satair provides metal 3D printed flying spare part for A320ceo wingtip Aerospace

Satair provides metal 3D printed flying spare part for A320ceo wingtip Aerospace

by Aerospace

Satair, an Airbus services company, has provided one of its airline customers in the US with what is believed to be the first certified metal printed flying spare part. This A320ceo wingtip specific part is no longer procurable from the original supplier, thus leading to an alternate solution developed by Satair. The tailored additive manufactured solution reduces the likelihood of an AOG for this specific aircraft, and on a larger level leads to increased flexibility in part production while meeting the same high-quality standards ensured by EASA Form1 certification.

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Essentium wins contract with USAF to provide AM in maintenance AM Industry

by Business

  Essentium, Inc., announced obtaining a new United States’ Air Force (USAF) contract, which will drive the USAF’s adoption of AM in its maintenance regime. The contract cuts across maintenance tasks. It targets the development and deployment of advanced additive manufacturing (AM) solutions for applications in tooling, ground support, maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO), and […]

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The next generation of the S1 post processing system from AM Solutions – 3D post processing technology 3D Printer Hardware

by Technologies

With its numerous technical features, the latest generation of the S1 post-processing system from AM Solutions – 3D post processing technology is setting new standards for de-powdering and cleaning of 3D printed components. These include the swivel-mounted rotary basket for ergonomic loading/unloading and prevention of dirt pickup, swivel-mounted blast nozzles preventing re-contamination and a design that is in complete compliance with ATEX standards. Of course, the gentle and, at the same time, intensive processing, the easy and safe change of blast media and the easy switch from automatic to manual operation ensure efficient and consistent high-quality processing results.

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Renewable energy and additive manufacturing: Biden argues for move to renewable energy; AM stands at the ready AM Industry

by Business

Joe Biden clearly endorsed renewable energies during the second presidential debate, which took place on the evening of October 22, 2020. The specific renewable energies that have yet to be explored at a widespread industrial scale are biomass, solar and wind. Biden argued for a move away from fossil fuels while adopting wind and solar energy as sustainable replacements. Such a policy does not, of course, spell overnight doom for the oil industry; it does, however, mean that renewable energy companies might seek to ramp up production in the coming years if Biden gets elected. Increasing production, particularly in emerging solar and wind production, is territory rife for additive manufacturing.

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Stratasys goes on a tour through American industrial midwest AM Industry

by Business

Stratasys, an industry leader in the additive manufacturing space, announced a tour through major American tour through the industrial midwest to promote its products and AM more generally. The tour is a socially distanced way to engage with AM. Participants at each of six stops will view Stratasys printers operating in the Stratasys mobile showroom: a trailer that comes equipped with an example of the company’s technology. Stratasys’s tour through midwest cities helps sensitize business owners, the public, unions and union members.