A U.S company has introduced its first 3D-printed titanium hip implant, the new Redapt revision acetabular fully porous cup with Conceloc technology. To support bone growth, the 3D manufacturing process…
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CrucibleThe Crucible: February 2019
3D printing eliminates undesirable trait in conventional superalloys
3D printing eliminates undesirable trait in conventional superalloys David Kubarek, Pennsylvania State University An undesirable trait found in traditionally processed superalloys does not exist in a 3-D-printed, nickel-based superalloy, according to…
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Although only 4 metres (13 feet) long, Thor, Airbus’ first 3D printed drone, was recently on display at the International Aerospace Exhibition in Berlin. THOR stands for ‘Test of High-tech…