Metal parts.
MIT Unveils Breakthrough Liquid Metal 3D Printing.
In a groundbreaking stride towards sustainable manufacturing, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have unveiled an innovative 3D printing method known as Liquid Metal Printing (LMP). This cutting-edge technology has the potential to revolutionize the production of large metal parts, offering a glimpse into a future where recycling scrap aluminum could result in rapid and cost-effective manufacturing. The Liquid Metal Printing Process: MIT’s LMP process involves heating aluminum to an impressive 700°C (1292°F) until it reaches a molten state. The liquid metal is then skillfully dispensed from a nozzle, following a programmed path into a print bed filled with tiny glass beads. Acting as a support material, these beads facilitate the rapid solidification of the aluminum, resulting in the swift creation of intricate structures.
Mr. Tibbits, one of the lead scientists behind the project, emphasizes the significant advantages of LMP, particularly its speed, cost-effectiveness, and scalability. While acknowledging ongoing technical challenges related to heating consistency and material flow control, the researchers foresee refining the LMP machine and process to transform scrap aluminum into reliable end-use products or parts.
The true game-changer lies in LMP’s potential to scale manufacturing structures using recycled metals. Tibbits notes that although extremely high resolution may not be necessary for most built environments, the emphasis on speed, scale, repeatability, and energy consumption makes LMP a promising candidate for the future of sustainable metal manufacturing. MIT’s Liquid Metal Printing opens up exciting possibilities for the manufacturing landscape, offering a glimpse into a future where the swift and sustainable production of large metal structures becomes a reality. As ongoing research addresses technical challenges, the potential for LMP to convert scrap aluminum into functional products could reshape the way we approach metal manufacturing in the next decade.
By Sam Shedden. MIT’s new 3D printing tech can make furniture in minutes.
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3D printed metal parts.
According to Renishaw´s Executive Chairman David McMurtry and Deputy Chairman John Deer,¨Shares of the Gloucestershire-based firm soared as much as 20%, valuing the company at 5.05 billion pounds ($7 billion).
Renishaw also specializes in 3D printing parts from metal powder and sells to a diverse set of industries, from aerospace and automotive to energy, electronics and health care.
Renishaw’s board will look for a buyer who “respects and will continue to nurture” the company’s culture, presence in the communities it operates and commitment to research and development.¨
Renishaw Founders Seek Buyer for $7 Billion Engineering Firm
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