Metal 3D Printing

Weekly Summary of Metal 3D Printing Powder #2547

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Weekly Summary of Metal 3D Printing Powder #2547

[Exclusive in-depth insights for paid members, unlock industry growth secrets] ●Metal Material Prices ↑ Upward Trend：Tungsten,Chromium, Cobalt 316L stainless steel weekly average price increased ↓Downward Trend：Aluminum, Nickel, Copper, Magnesium, Molybdenum weekly average price decreased →Fluctuating Stabilization：Silicon, Niobium, Vanadium, Zirconium prices fluctuated within a narrow range ●Key Insights Strategic metal price differentiation continues, tungsten price increase … Read more

A Small Change in Surface Structure Makes Metal 3D Printed Parts Completely Hydrophobic!

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A Small Change in Surface Structure Makes Metal 3D Printed Parts Completely Hydrophobic!

According to 3D Printing Technology Reference, a joint team from the University of Tennessee’s Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering and the University of Waterloo’s Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering has manufactured AlSi10Mg aluminum alloy with a highly hydrophobic structure and fully hydrophobic 4340 steel using the Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) 3D … Read more

Notice: The Surge in Demand for Metal 3D Printed Chip Cooling, AI GPUs and CPUs Eager for Solutions

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Notice: The Surge in Demand for Metal 3D Printed Chip Cooling, AI GPUs and CPUs Eager for Solutions

In September 2025, Antarctic Bear published several articles on the application of metal 3D printed cooling components in the AI GPU chip sector, which generated a huge market response. The Antarctic Bear WeChat backend received numerous urgent inquiries from chip supply chain manufacturers.Urgent!!Urgent!!!On September 15, 2025, Antarctic Bear learned that NVIDIA is pushing upstream suppliers … Read more

Understanding Thermal Conductivity in Metal 3D Printing: Common Materials, Powder Bed, and Gases

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Understanding Thermal Conductivity in Metal 3D Printing: Common Materials, Powder Bed, and Gases

1. Thermal Conductivity of Common Materials Material Category Grade Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K) Titanium Alloys TA1 6-10 TC4 6-10 TA15 6-10 Iron-based Alloys 18Ni300 10-15 420 16-20 304L/304 16-20 316L 16-20 17-4PH 10-15 High-Temperature Alloys GH3536 6-15 GH4169 6-15 GH3625 6-15 Aluminum Alloys A1Si10Mg 110-130 6061 150-200 Pure Metals Pure Ni 90-100 Pure Cu 400 2. … Read more

Observing the Future of Engineering Education from the Innovation Competition: Metal 3D Printing in Classrooms and Laboratories

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Observing the Future of Engineering Education from the Innovation Competition: Metal 3D Printing in Classrooms and Laboratories

From August 5 to 9, 2025, the 2025 China College Students’ Engineering Practice and Innovation Ability Competition, organized by the Committee of the Competition and the Engineering Training Teaching Guidance Committee of the Ministry of Education, and co-hosted by Dalian University of Technology and other universities, successfully concluded at Dalian University of Technology. This event … Read more

Ten Types of 3D Printing Technologies of Interest to the U.S. Military (Part II)

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Ten Types of 3D Printing Technologies of Interest to the U.S. Military (Part II)

Click the blue textFollow usFOCUS ON US Last time, we introduced five types of 3D printing technologies that have garnered attention from the U.S. military, including arc additive manufacturing technology, Meltio3D’s metal deposition technology, liquid metal 3D printing technology, desktop carbon fiber 3D printing technology, and large-scale continuous fiber composite 3D printing technology. This article … Read more

Market Outlook Analysis of 3D Printing and Metal 3D Printing Technologies

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Market Outlook Analysis of 3D Printing and Metal 3D Printing Technologies

3D printing technology (additive manufacturing) has developed rapidly in recent years, with a broad market outlook and a trend towards diversification, primarily driven by technological innovation, cost reduction, and the expansion of application scenarios. 1. Market Size and Growth According to several market research institutions (such as Grand View Research, MarketsandMarkets, etc.), the global 3D … Read more

New Mode of Laser Melt Pool Control in Metal 3D Printing: Upgrades in FLOW-3D AM Simulation Technology

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New Mode of Laser Melt Pool Control in Metal 3D Printing: Upgrades in FLOW-3D AM Simulation Technology

Antarctic Bear Guide: As engineers continuously seek to improve process reliability and reduce defects, simulation has become an important tool for controlling the complex physical processes of metal additive manufacturing. Garrett Clyma from FlowScience. Photo: Michael Petch. Antarctic Bear learned that at the 2025 AMUG conference, Garrett Clyma, a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) engineer at … Read more

Platinum Metal 3D Printing Technology: Unlocking the Innovative Code of Aerospace Manufacturing

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Platinum Metal 3D Printing Technology: Unlocking the Innovative Code of Aerospace Manufacturing

Aerospace components are evolving towards digitalization, intelligence, sustainability, efficiency, and high quality from development to mass production. This industrial upgrade process continuously drives technological innovation, significantly accelerating the penetration and application of metal 3D printing technology in the aerospace field. Relying on its efficient production model, integrated forming capability for complex components, and intelligent process … Read more

Azoth 3D Expands Capacity with Light-Cured Metal 3D Printing

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Azoth 3D Expands Capacity with Light-Cured Metal 3D Printing

On April 15, 2025, Polar Bear learned that the American additive manufacturing service provider Azoth 3D has adopted the Hammer Lab35 system to expand its production capacity. The Hammer Lab35 system utilizes a new light-based metal manufacturing (LMM) technology, enabling Azoth 3D to produce small, high-resolution parts with a delivery cycle of 5 to 7 … Read more