Video: What Is Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF)? | Additive

Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is one of the most commonly used metal 3D printing processes. The process can deliver complex features, optimized

Uniformity Labs unveils UniFuse AISi10Mg Aluminum powder

Engineered materials company Uniformity Labs has introduced its UniFuse AlSi10Mg Aluminum powder along with enhanced parameters for Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) printing at 50um and 90um layer

Introducing a universal method of LPBF 3D printing

Scientists at Texas A&M University have identified a cross-compatible parameter set for consistently Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) 3D printing crack-free metal components.

TRUMPF showcases TruPrint 1000 LPBF 3D printer for additive series production at RAPID + TCT 2023

TruPrint 1000 has a compact design. Image via TRUMPF. Improving metal 3D printing with LPBF systems Bright Laser Technologies (BLT), a Chinese 3D printer manufacturer, introduced its large-format

Introducing a universal method of LPBF 3D printing flawless metal parts

Scientists at Texas A&M University have identified a cross-compatible parameter set for consistently Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) 3D printing crack-free metal components. Using single-track

iFusion150: a 2nd Gen LPBF Metal 3D Printer by Intech

The company claims that the iFusion150 is its most successful product, as it is a high-performance small format Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) Metal 3D Printer.

The Advantage of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Technology for Metal 3D Printing

LPBF can transform heavy industry by manufacturing and optimising spare parts. Offering many advantages over traditional manufacturing techniques, metal 3D printing can reduce lead times, increase efficiencies and improve the overall performance of operations. Aerospace is an industry that has capitalised on the benefits of LPBF for many years.

SLM Solutions to develop "world''s largest" metal 3D printer for the US Air Force

Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) system manufacturer SLM Solutions has announced plans to develop the "world''s largest" metal 3D printer on behalf of the US Air Force (USAF). Having been

EOS Introduce EOS CopperAlloy CuNi30 for LPBF 3D Printing

EOS Introduce EOS CopperAlloy CuNi30 for LPBF 3D Printing. February 19, 2024. EOS has unveiled EOS CopperAlloy CuNi30, a copper-nickel alloy tailored for laser powder bed fusion 3D printing. Boasting impressive mechanical properties, including a UTS of 510 MPa and over 20% elongation, it meets stringent UNS C96400 specifications

Scientists shed new light on defect formation in metal 3D printing

3D printing market reaches $24.8 billion, more insights from Protolabs'' new 3D Printing Trend Report Alex Tyrer-Jones June 07th 2024 - 11:10am Global AM market hits €10B, steady growth

2OneLab® 2CREATE | Compact, Affordable LPBF Metal

2CREATE by 2OneLab is a laser powder bed fusion metal 3D printer that''s open, affordable, and designed to produce complex parts on demand. Powered by a 250W laser with high energy density, the system can

Fraunhofer ILT to present new low-distortion LPBF 3D printing at formnext 2018

The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT based in Aachen, Germany, has developed a new laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) based 3D printing method that reduces a component''s residual

Eliminating Porosity in Metal 3D Printing through Thermocapillary Force

In ''Pore elimination mechanisms during 3D printing of metals,'' researchers from around the world explore more about refining laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) technology through the use of

Materialise and ArcelorMittal Powders to optimize LPBF metal 3D printing in new partnership

ArcelorMittal Powders'' new solutions will add to several recent releases which seek to increase the efficiency of LPBF 3D printing. At the end of 2023, 3D printing software developer Dyndrite

Metal LPBF 3D Printing

Metal laser powderbed fusion (MLPBF), also known as direct metal laser sintering (DMLS), is an advanced 3D printing technology uses powerful, high energy density fiber laser to melt metal alloy powder layer by layer: 1. Thin layers of metal powder material are recoated onto the powder bed using a rubber or metal blade depends on the metal alloy

Dyndrite LPBF Pro elevates metal 3D printing with unprecedented control, efficiency, and scalability

Dyndrite demonstrates its new LPBF software with major metal AM companies. Image via Dyndrite. Advancing metal 3D printing beyond traditional limitations According to the company, metal 3D

ASTM International is developing a standard for LPBF 3D printing

F42''s proposed standard for LPBF 3D printing seeks to leverage off-the-shelf tools in order to create qualitative data related to dimensional accuracy and material strength. Both of these

10 Best 3D Metal Printers In 2024

Though printers can save money, time, and labor, they''re initially an expensive investment. Especially LPBF metal 3D printers, which have a lot of costly lasers Those often require additional post-processing stations, including debinders and sintering furnaces.

LPBF-process Metal 3D Printing

The process chain of metal 3D printing. We have summarized all steps from preparation to postprocessing for you here. 1. Data preparation. CAD modelling: No component without a design template. For you, this means that you have to design the component in advance with a 3D optimised CAD software. STL export: Once you have finished designing

iFusion150 3D Metal Printer | Intech Additive

Intech''s iFusion150, is a high-performance small format Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) Metal 3D Printer. Powered by gold standard IPG Lasers, ScanLab Optics, and Beckhoff Automation. iFusion150 enables OEMs to seamlessly transition into Additive Manufacturing. Highest-in-class 500W Laser with the ability to print with high temperature alloys.

TruPrint Series 3000 | TRUMPF

The TruPrint 3000 is a universal medium-format machine (LMF / PBF / LPBF) with industrial part and powder management. You immediately benefit from even more flexibility, quality and productivity for your

Additive manufacturing of alloys with programmable

We printed all SS316L samples with the exception of that shown in Fig. 1d using a custom-made LPBF machine, equipped with a 100 W continuous wave IPG fiber laser source of 1070 nm wavelength.

Gradient Temperature Heat Treatment of LPBF 3D Printed

The researchers created a high-throughput approach by using LPBF technology to print a cuboid long-bar sample out of Inconel 718 on an EOS M290. They designed the build with 23 evenly distributed

Selective laser melting

Selective laser melting ( SLM) is one of many proprietary names [1] for a metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology that uses a bed of powder with a source of heat to create metal parts. Also known as direct metal

Fraunhofer ILT: Making Tungsten Carbide-Cobalt Cutting Tools with LPBF 3D Printing

3D printed WC-Co cutting tools will have a hardness comparable to those made with conventional manufacturing methods, but because of the cooling structures that the LPBF process can be used to

The Complete Guide to Laser Powder Bed Fusion in 3D Printing

Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) has emerged as a game-changing technology in the world of additive manufacturing. It enables the creation of complex, high-quality parts with unprecedented

Review of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) fabricated Ti-6Al-4V:

Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is a timely important additive manufacturing technique that offers many opportunities for fabricating three

Choose the Right LPBF 3D Printing Material | MakerVerse

From durable metals to advanced alloys, each material offers unique benefits that can be leveraged in LPBF to create components with complex geometries and exceptional