Implement Additive and Subtractive Metal Working on an Affordable CNC Platform. Hybrid Metal Manufacturing represents great promise for industrial manufacturers. Hybrid Manufacturing is the term used to describe combining metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology with conventional, subtractive technology, enabling each process to work together on the same machine and even on the same part. Hybrid Manufacturing reduces the risks and costs associated with adopting metal AM technology, providing a more pragmatic and evolutionary pathway for industrial manufacturers. Optomec has been active in 3D metal printing for almost 20 years and is a recognized world expert in printing metal [...]

LENS technology helps researchers accelerate R&D and rapidly produce novel materials with exceptional quality. VIEW WEBINAR It can take decades to develop a new material using conventional methods. Simulation techniques have advanced the state of the art, however material samples still need to be built and analyzed. Traditional manufacturing processes are costly, time-consuming and allow the researcher to evaluate just a single material chemistry at a time. Due to limited research funds, new fabrication techniques must be highly flexible to address a diverse set of research disciplines and industry applications. With LENS systems, material researchers have an [...]

LENS technology is a key enabler to medical device manufacturing. DOWNLOAD PAPER Medical device manufacturing is a regulated industry in which specialty metals are used for the production of high-performance components. With its costs and time advantages, LENS is an ideal solution for applications including the development, prototyping and production of specialty surgical instruments and orthopedic implants, such as hip, knee and spinal devices. LENS 3D printers can be used to manufacture medical devices with a range of functional enhancements. Current developments include surface coatings for improved wear resistance, and 5-axis toolpath generation to coat complex 3-dimensional surfaces. [...]

Learn how LENS systems enable the repair of blisks and other aircraft engine components. Get the Paper To repair a blisk airfoil, there are several possible approaches, including whole-blade-replacement, blending, or material addition to a cut-out section. The LENS technology offers several advantages that make it an attractive process for material addition. The LENS process provides a very focused, intense source of energy - little of the energy entering the part is wasted, and thus the heat-affected zone is typically much smaller than other processes. The localized nature of the process also means that, by using a [...]