VAC-U-MAX Introduces AM-MPRS Metal Powder Recovery System for AM 3D Printer Hardware

VAC-U-MAX Introduces AM-MPRS Metal Powder Recovery System for AM 3D Printer Hardware

by Technologies

Industrial vacuum cleaner experts VAC-U-MAX are introducing a new Metal Powder Recovery System (AM-MPRS) for Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing applications, that now offers conveying, screening, recovering and reuse of metal powders including Inconel, Stainless Steel, Haynes 282, and Cobalt Chrome. The VAC-U-MAX AM-MPRS increases productivity of Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing Machines by extracting metal powders from the printing bed via vacuum, and then sieving the metal powder for future use – cutting metal powder recovery time by 85%.

ACS Research Shows Urine Can Be Recycled into 3D Printed Parts for Long Distance Space Travel Aerospace

ACS Research Shows Urine Can Be Recycled into 3D Printed Parts for Long Distance Space Travel Aerospace

by Aerospace

Imagine you’re on your way to Mars, and you lose a crucial tool during a spacewalk. Not to worry, you’ll simply re-enter your spacecraft and use some microorganisms to convert your urine and exhaled carbon dioxide (CO2) into chemicals to make a new one. That’s one of the ultimate goals of scientists who are developing ways to make long space trips feasible.

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HRL receives NASA award to 3D print ceramic rocket engine components Additive Manufacturing

by Aerospace

HRL Laboratories, LLC, has received an award as part of NASA’s Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion program to develop additively manufactured ceramic rocket engine components. HRL achieved a scientific breakthrough with preceramic resins that can be 3D printed and converted to high-temperature ceramic that was first published in the journal Science on January 1, 2016.

Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet is an electric car stunner Additive Manufacturing

Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet is an electric car stunner Additive Manufacturing

by Automotive

At this year’s gathering of the most magnificent classic cars at Pebble Beach in California, Mercedes-Benz is once again set to present a highlight: the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet is a car which, with its sensual, emotionally appealing design and innovative technical concept solutions, defines the ultimate in luxury of the future. At the same time, the two-seater model pays homage to the glorious “automotive haute couture” of hand-finished, exclusive cabriolets. The glamorous cabriolet reinterprets classic, emotional design principles in an extravagant way and combines intelligent beauty with classic, aesthetic proportions and a reduced, technoid appearance – a perfect embodiment of the design philosophy of Sensual Purity.