Powder coating is a wonderful way to apply a smooth, colored surface to a part, whether for aesthetic reasons or corrosion protection. Traditionally, powder is applied via a air gun that sprays it ...

Additive manufacturing (AM) is a fast-growing field that has seen widespread interest from a range of different industries. Its ability to produce small batches of customized parts or directly ...

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -- Soldiers needing replacement parts may turn to 3-D printers in the future to rapidly deliver reliable and ultra-strong metal parts. Army researchers are looking at new ...

Granular materials and fine powders are commonly utilized in industrial applications. For the control and optimization of processing procedures, such materials need to be characterized in a precise ...

Can small shops succeed with advanced machine tools and software? If so, how do they do it? Read on to learn the strategies that have helped Midway Swiss Turn, our 2025 Top Shops Honoree in Shopfloor ...

Researchers at Texas A&M tweak alloy microchemistry to achieve flawless metal 3D printing with LBPF. Colorized electron micrograph of a nickel powder alloy from the study. A new study by Texas A&M ...

When it comes to additive manufacturing, advanced simulation techniques have become essential, particularly for processes like laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and directed energy deposition (DED). In ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. See how 3D printing works in this short video. The machine shown is a ProJet, which uses powdered resin and ink. This demonstration is courtesy of ...

In a world where quality and durability are paramount, selecting the right finish for an aluminium surface is more than a mere aesthetic choice. This article aims to clear the fog by providing a ...