News archive: Metal Processing & Heat Treatment | Airframer

7 November

ReleaseSolar Atmospheres South Carolina facility orders 10-bar vacuum furnace

31 October

ReleaseThe first move for Solar Atmospheres of Michigan

31 October

ReleaseItalian contract manufacturer Ci-Esse Srl acquires a Velo3D Sapphire printer to enhance its additive manufacturing capabilities

26 October

The TruPrint 5000 3D printer uses titanium or aluminium.

TRUMPF 3D printers create metal components for Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters uses 3D printers from TRUMPF to manufacture structural components made of titanium and high-strength aluminum. These will be its rotary products and to the A320 and A350 aircraft amongst others.

1 October

Releasei3D joins ERA Industries and Gen El Mec Associates in L Squared’s precision manufacturing platform

4 September

ReleaseNikon successfully completes the queeze-out of Nikon SLM Solutions AG

22 August

ReleaseSolar Atmospheres of Michigan's relocation charges forward

15 August

ReleaseGKN Aerospace, Marshall and Parker Aerospace join forces to explore liquid hydrogen fuel systems for zero emission aircraft

14 August

ReleaseNano Dimension acquires Additive Flow Technology to drive software excellence in 3D design simulation and optimisation

4 August

ReleaseCaracol welcomes Multistation as commercial partner in France

26 July

Rayvatek, collaborating with SLM Solutions, overcame technical constraints to deliver high-performance products.

Metal 3D printing lightens the load for aero engine makers

Combining SLM's high-precision printing capabilities with Rayvatek's experience and expertise in the space industry has allowed the companies to develop and produce high-quality space components.

21 July

ReleaseRTX's Collins Aerospace business opens $14 million additive manufacturing center expansion in West Des Moines, Iowa

19 July

ReleaseATI announces Richland, Washington as site of titanium melt expansion

17 July

ReleaseNexteam finalises its merger with the ATG Group

10 July

ReleaseWallwork to open UK state of the art hot isostatic pressing centre

7 July

ReleaseAerospace sector recovery: over $32M invested in Quebec

28 June

ReleaseSintavia receives strategic investment from Lockheed Martin Corporation

21 June

ReleaseAvio S.p.A. purchases two metal 3D printers from Velo3D to support the development of its propulsion systems, including a Sapphire XC 1MZ 3D printer

30 May

ReleaseSolar Atmospheres of California adds Airbus approval

25 May

ReleaseStratasys to combine with Desktop Metal in approximately $1.8 billion all-stock transaction

23 May

ReleaseQuintus Technologies high pressure Flexform Press gives airframe manufacturer LAUAK Group a competitive edge

3 May

ReleaseVelo3D and PhysicsX partner to provide engineers with artificial intelligence simulation tooling

4 April

ReleaseKeselowski Advanced Manufacturing acquires a Sapphire XC large-format printer from Velo3D to expand its 3D printing capabilities

30 March

ReleaseProtolabs unveils advanced capabilities and volume pricing through digital network of global manufacturers

20 March

ReleaseSolar Atmospheres of California installs large car bottom air furnace

15 March

ReleaseFirst of eight (8) AddUp FormUp 350 powder bed fusion machines deployed to support Zeda’s growth in the aerospace and medical sectors

14 March

ReleaseOptomec releases advanced control, vision and automation software for production 3D printed electronics

13 March

ReleaseSolar Atmospheres South Carolina facility awarded Northrop Grumman approval

28 February

ReleasePrinterPrezz / Vertex Manufacturing rebrands to Zeda, Inc.

28 February

ReleaseVelo3D releases Flow 5.0 to enhance the level of control over the 3D printing process

23 February

ReleaseTriMas announces agreement to acquire Weldmac

15 February

ReleaseSolar Atmospheres obtains Boeing approval for vacuum oil quenching

13 February

ReleaseThe Austin Company opens Florida office

10 February

ReleaseCastheon expands hypersonic production & research capabilities in California

2 February

The CBAM 3D Printer at the Miller Advanced Research and Solutions Center (Hill AFB, Utah).

University invests in 3D printing development for aerospace

One recent example of 3D-printed parts via Impossible Objects is a strap that keeps first-aid kits secure inside aircraft currently flown by the U.S. Air Force.

30 January

ReleaseQuickparts adopts Materialise CO-AM software platform

12 January

The new building is 20 miles from the current facilities.

Solar Atmospheres extends its vacuum furnace estate

Investing over $5 million dollars in a fifth vacuum heat treating facility in the US gives Solar Atmospheres of Michigan the space for further growth. Nine furnaces will relocate, and be joined by two new ones.

13 December

ReleaseSolar Atmospheres Michigan and Solar Atmospheres of Western PA receive Nadcap 24-month merit status

7 December

Sintavia expands additive manufacturing research with Lockheed Martin

A new collaboration will explore additional AM technology areas, including laser powder bed fusion, electron beam-directed energy deposition and friction stir additive manufacturing.

6 December

ReleaseFortius Metals raises seed round of $2M from AM Ventures to bring advanced metal 3D printing to the aerospace industry

5 December

ReleaseTurn up: Larger, lighter additive parts

4 October

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