Introduction to Material Jetting Technology Material Jetting Definition: this is a versatile and innovative 3D printing technology that uses an inkjet printhead to selectively jet and cure materials layer by layer. This technology has the ability to create complex geometries with high accuracy and resolution, making it an ideal solution for a wide range of…
Introduction to Directed Energy Deposition Additive Manufacturing Directed Energy Deposition Additive Manufacturing (DED AM) is a manufacturing process that uses focused energy sources, such as lasers or electron beams, to deposit material onto a substrate, layer by layer, to create a 3D object. This process allows for the creation of complex geometries that would be…
Understanding the Basics of the Cold Spray Process Cold Spray coats using gas to speed up powder particles. The particles hit the substrate and form a dense coat. The coat sticks well due to the high-velocity impact. Cold Spray Equipment is the system that facilitates the cold spray process. The main components of Cold Spray…
Introduction to Binder Jet Material Binder jetting is a 3D printing process that uses a binder to selectively adhere to a powder material to create a 3D object. The choice of binder jet material is crucial for the success of the process. Powder materials used in binder jetting include metal powders, ceramic powders, and polymer…
Introduction to Sheet Lamination Technology Using tiny layers of materials, Sheet Lamination Technology 3D prints items. It is a quick, inexpensive technology that produces items with excellent accuracy and precision. The method can be applied to a wide range of materials, including plastics, metals, and composites. It entails stacking and connecting layers of materials using…
Introduction to Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printing The powder bed fusion 3D printer melts and fuses layers of powdered material to produce high-precision, three-dimensional objects. This innovative technology has revolutionized manufacturing, making it possible to create complex structures with exceptional accuracy and precision. The invention of stereolithography in the 1980s gave rise to the idea…
Introduction to Material Jetting: Basic Concepts and Terminology Inkjet technology is used to make parts in the Material Jetting process, an additive manufacturing method. Layer by layer, tiny droplets of material are deposited onto a build platform until the desired object is constructed. With a variety of materials, including ceramics, metals, and polymers, Material Jetting…
