In a recent study, scientists at U.S. federal research laboratory Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) demonstrated that metal properties in additive manufacturing can be deliberately adjusted during fabrication. By modifying laser scan speed while printing high-entropy alloys, the team showed…
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Why Pro PCTG Is Emerging as a Go-To Material for Durable, Impact-Resistant 3D Printed Parts
For years, PETG has been the material many FDM users reach for when PLA is no longer enough. It prints easily and behaves predictably, producing parts that look good on the print bed. The problem comes later, when those parts…
Tekna receives CAD 1.5 million titanium powder order from U.S. defense Tier-1 supplier
Tekna, a Canadian supplier of plasma-atomized metal powders and plasma processing systems, has received a purchase order valued at CAD 1.5 million for titanium powder used in Laser Powder Bed Fusion additive manufacturing. The order was placed by an undisclosed…
6K Additive selected as powder supplier for AGF Defcom’s additive manufacturing of suppressors
6K Additive, a producer of metal powders for additive manufacturing, has been selected as the preferred metal powder supplier to AGF Defcom for the production of firearm suppressors using 3D printing. The companies announced the agreement at SHOT Show 2026…
UK Researchers Race to Crack Tungsten–Copper Barrier for Nuclear Fusion Reactors
A team at the Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM), working with the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), will lead the project called Design of Interfaces for Additively Engineered Metamaterials (DIADEM), a research effort focused on developing components capable of withstanding…
Tekna expands titanium powder supply to U.S. aerospace Tier-1 supplier
Tekna, a supplier of advanced materials and plasma systems for industrial applications, has received a CAD 2.0 million order for high-performance titanium powder used in Laser Powder Bed Fusion additive manufacturing. The order was placed by a Tier-1 supplier serving…
PyroGenesis’ NexGen Plasma Atomized Titanium Powder Hits Industrial Market
PyroGenesis,a specialist in ultra-high-temperature processing and plasma-based engineering solutions, has delivered 3.5 tonnes of titanium powder to a U.S.-based minerals and metal technology company under a new supply agreement, using its patented NexGen plasma atomization process. The shipment marks the…
Virginia Tech Develops 3D Printable Ceramic-Metal Composite with Shape-Memory Properties
Virginia Tech researchers have created a method to produce bulk, defect-free ceramics embedded in metal, combining the strength of metal with the stress-responsive properties of shape-memory ceramics. Led by associate professor Hang Yu, along with Ph.D. student Donnie Erb ’15,…
MPI Develops XRD System for Industrial and Academic Research
UK-based research organization Materials Processing Institute (MPI) has introduced a high-temperature X-ray Diffraction (XRD) system that allows researchers and industrial partners to study materials at temperatures up to 1600°C. This system enables real-time observation of phase transformations in ceramics, slags,…
Continuum Powders Launches Copper-Nickel Alloys for High-Performance, Sustainable AM
U.S.-based metal powder producer Continuum Powders has released two new copper-nickel alloy powders, OptiPowder C715 and OptiPowder C964, designed to perform reliably in challenging operating conditions. The powders deliver strong corrosion resistance, consistent thermal and electrical conductivity, and mechanical stability.…
