Sam’s RAPID + TCT Conference picks

TUESDAY, MAY 2 | 11.00AM |

AUTOMOTIVE TRACK

Generative design optimization for both end-use and tooling parts in automotive applications

Nanzhu Zhao, PhD, Researcher, Nissan Technical Center North America

TUESDAY, MAY 2 | 10.35AM |

HEALTHCARE TRACK

Why would a surgeon do their own segmentation? Scott Kaiser, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Kaiser Orthopedics

WEDNESDAY MAY 3 | 2:30PM |

AEROSPACE TRACK

Optimization of AM production through the use of seed flanges

Alanna Maly, Manager of Additive Manufacturing, Launcher

ADDIBLAST #2335

Addiblast by FerroECOBlast will be showcasing its Mars03, an automatic depowdering system designed specifically for metal 3D printed parts. The machine uses state-of-the-art technology to clean the parts thoroughly and quickly, while also ensuring that the powder is collected and recycled for future use. Addiblast has also developed a new application that allows users to monitor their machines live from anywhere. This new feature makes it easy for customers to keep track of their machines and ensure they are operating at optimal levels at all times.

LITHOZ #5341

Lithoz will mark a major strategic sales and marketing partnership with Colorado-based SiNAPTIC, including the purchase of seven CeraFab S65 Medical printers for its serial production of surgical applications printed from silicon nitride. The two will hold a joint talk discussing the use of Si3N4 as the optimum material for medical applications such as orthopedics and spine, thanks to its extreme strength, hardness, and resistance to chemical and thermal factors. One of SiNAPTIC's CeraFab System S65 Medical will be on display in its first live demo printing at a US event.

MITSUI KINZOKU #1747

Mitsui Kinzoku will introduce a number of CuCr alloys for L-PBF. MA-CCR25L is the highest conductivity copper alloy with 95 IACS% as electrical and 377W/mk as thermal conductivity, ideal for thermal management and high voltage applications. The second, MA-CCR25H, shows equal mechanical properties and better conductivity compared to GRCop42, and is applicable to space applications. Mitsui Kinzoku o ers standard parameters with a standard laser output of 400W for systems such as EOS M290, Concept Laser M2 and SLM 280, following NDA, to reduce material development cost for customers. Mitsui Kinzoku will also o er copper powders for processes such as binder jetting, DED, DLP, cold spray and L-PBF.

METEOR INKJET LTD #3956

Meteor Inkjet Ltd, an independent supplier of electronics, software, tools and services for industrial inkjet will show its full range of solutions for additive manufacturing print systems including what is believed to be the world’s largest range of drive electronics for all major industrial inkjet printheads. This includes ready-to-use Digital Front Ends that integrate with commercially available 3D build tools, Software Development Kits that allow custom printers to be built from the ground up, and a complete suite of tools and services to support the design and optimization of print systems.

SOLUKON #1820

Solukon will present a special version of its largest depowdering machine, the SFM-AT1000S. Equipped with a short swivel arm, this machine is the ideal solution for large, heavy parts (600 x 600 x 660 mm including build plate) with a lower center of gravity, such as components printed on an SLM Solutions' NXG XII 600. Also new is a front-top loading system that allows large and heavy parts to be lifted into the machine by crane. Solukon will also be showcasing its SPR-Pathfinder powder removal software, which uses the component's CAD file to automatically calculate the sequence of motion to remove powder from internal channels in the component.