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Method for 3D-printing strong stainless steel revealed with particle accelerator

E&T

For airliners, cargo ships, nuclear power plants and other critical technologies, strength and durability are essential. Now, for the first time ever, 17-4 PH steel can be consistently 3D-printed while retaining its favorable characteristics. Composition control is truly the key to 3D-printing alloys.

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Looking back at 2022 Endeavour Awards

Manufacturer's Monthly

With Waterhouse’s expertise in electrical engineering and Smart’s capabilities in mechanical engineering, they built a team of aerospace and composite specialists focused on building hypersonic aircrafts that are both sustainable and more affordable. They will be single-use. Waterhouse spoke about the relationship with the department. “We

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Molder Emphasizes Circularity in Molding, Extrusion, Automation and AM

Mold Making Technology

A further highlight is an aircraft window plug that is currently undergoing certification efforts for aircraft passenger-to-cargo conversion activities at NIAR. These composites parts are manufactured using the FiberForm technology developed by KraussMaffei. Being showcased is a U.S.-produced produced HP-RTM bike.