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Inconel 718: A superalloy with enduring relevance

Posted On 21 January 2019 By Matt Hatch
Metal 3D printing has brought Inconel, the classic nickel-based heat resistant alloy, well and truly into the 21st century
Shortening the Development Cycle in the Aerospace Sector

Shortening the Development Cycle in the Aerospace Sector

Posted On 16 January 2019 By Stephen Dyson
Safety is the overriding concern in aerospace and space technology - countless test cycles, inspection procedures and certificates are behind every single part of the jigsaw. Although safety requirements are non-negotiable, they come at a cost – they slow down the speed of the product development cycle.
CNC Machining and 3D Printing – Friends or Foes

CNC Machining and 3D Printing – Friends or Foes?

Posted On 25 July 2018 By Damian Hennessey
3D printing and CNC machining - do they compete with or complement each other?
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Metal 3D Printing Requires New Thought Process

Posted On 11 July 2018 By Protolabs
As product development speeds up, the design rules are changing. Nowhere is this more apparent when looking at the industrial 3D printing process of direct metal laser sintering.