Research
New techniques, materials, and innovations pushing additive manufacturing forward.
The Bimetallic Problem Almost Nobody Is Printing
Grad student and AM professional Ayman Ahdy is using rare access to wire laser metal deposition equipment to study bimetallic printing, joining mild steel and stainless steel for cheaper, corrosion-resistant marine parts.
A $200,000 Problem - and a Student at Western University, Canada, Who Is 3D Printing the Solution
Graduate student Rebecca Kaaya Nansubuga is developing an open-source 3D-printed orthopedic surgical positioning table, bringing a $200,000 piece of operating room equipment within reach of any facility with a desktop printer.
FDM 3D Printing: A Complete Guide for Engineers
A comprehensive guide to Fused Deposition Modeling, how it works, material choices, print settings, and real-world applications.