Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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This powder-fed directed energy deposition (DED) simulation animation shows 3 layers, or passes, of material deposition along an L-shaped track. The powder feed contains 2 materials, each with separate material properties that affect the thermals and bead dimensionality of the tracks. This animation visualizes the four powder sources and laser beams. Learn more about how FLOW-3D AM allows for full consideration of powder composition (up to two different materials), catchment efficiencies, build directions, and laser and substrate orientation by visiting flow3d.com/products/flow3d-am/.

Top: Temperature field in degree C
Bottom: Concentration map of the two different materials