Researchers from Eindhoven University of Technology and the University of Waterloo have used a $350 3D printer to manufacture battery electrodes with precisely engineered internal geometries. One shape in particular, a diamond lattice, achieved more than twice the mass-transfer performance…
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SRNL and 3D Systems Target Nuclear-Grade Components With New AM Partnership
U.S.-based 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems has entered a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) to advance additive manufacturing for nuclear energy, broader energy infrastructure, and national security applications. The agreement centers on SRNL’s…
New Hybrid Process Turns 3D Printed Mandrel Into Leak-Free Nuclear Components
Oak Ridge National Laboratory and A.J. Tuck Company have developed a hybrid manufacturing process, combining 3D printing, electroforming and hot isostatic pressing, that produces leak-free containers used to build critical components for advanced nuclear reactors, cutting a step out of…
AI-Guided 3D Printing Targets Nuclear Manufacturing Supply Gap
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) announced a new collaboration to expand the domestic supply chain for industrial pressure vessels using wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM), a move aimed at accelerating the qualification of critical nuclear…
LincSolution Targets AI Data Center Cooling With 3D Printed Heat Exchanger Research
South Korean additive manufacturing company LincSolution has launched a three-year international research project to develop mass-production technology for 3D printed heat pump components, targeting entry into the AI data center cooling and electric vehicle thermal management markets. The project, called…
Hydrogen’s Metal Compatibility Challenge Draws New Industry Research
Industrial 3D printing firm EOS has joined MAT-H2, a consortium of ten organizations working to advance metallic materials and technologies that can withstand hydrogen environments. The consortium addresses a specific technical barrier. Hydrogen degrades metals. It embrittles them, weakens welds,…
MX3D Says Framatome Facility Marks ‘New Era’ for Nuclear WAAM
French nuclear energy business Framatome has inaugurated a 6,000 m2 additive manufacturing center in Romans-sur-Isère, France. The facility, which opened on July 2, produces metal components for the primary circuits of French nuclear reactors using wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM)…
Researchers 3D Print Hybrid Battery Electrode With Sevenfold Capacity Gain
Researchers at the University of California and National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan have reported two 3D printing-enabled advances in energy storage: a zinc-ion hybrid battery that stores more than seven times the charge of comparable devices, and a low-cost,…
Eureka’s River Luminaire Brings 3D Printing to Decorative Lighting
Montreal-based lighting manufacturer Eureka, part of the Acuity Brands portfolio, has introduced the River Luminaire series, a collection of 13 decorative lighting fixtures. For the first time, Eureka has incorporated large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) into its product lineup, partnering with…
Velo3D and Aurelia Technologies Partner on Additive Manufacturing for Small-Scale Gas Turbines
Metal additive manufacturing company Velo3D and Aurelia Technologies, a Texas-based developer of fuel-flexible, high-efficiency small-scale gas turbines, have announced a strategic partnership to expand the use of 3D printing in gas turbine systems. The agreement fits into Aurelia’s broader continuous-improvement…
