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Additive manufacturing (AM) is revolutionizing industries like medicine, aerospace, and defense. To meet these sectors' stringent demands for minimal waste, precise welds, and efficient energy use, innovative solutions are essential.
To explore the diverse benefits and challenges of laser usage in additive manufacturing, Host Fabian Alefeld welcomes Alex Kingsbury, AM Market Development Manager at nLIGHT Inc. They discuss cutting-edge advancements in laser technology, productivity gains realized with beam-shaping techniques and the challenges of specializing in innovative beam-shaping laser technologies.
Comments about the show or wish to share your AM journey? Contact us at additive.snack@eos-na.com. The Additive Snack Podcast is brought to you by EOS.
Key Takeaways:
[6:04] Australian AM adoption flourished after early medical-related successes.
[10:11] Technological opportunities drove Alex’s decision to work at nLIGHT.
[14:32] How is nLIGHT distinct from other laser manufacturers?
[17:45] Advantages of laser-powered additively manufactured complex parts.
[37:50] Challenges of specializing in breakthrough laser technologies.
[47:57] Innovative future functionality of lasers in additive manufacturing.
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Additive manufacturing (AM) is revolutionizing industries like medicine, aerospace, and defense. To meet these sectors' stringent demands for minimal waste, precise welds, and efficient energy use, innovative solutions are essential.
To explore the diverse benefits and challenges of laser usage in additive manufacturing, Host Fabian Alefeld welcomes Alex Kingsbury, AM Market Development Manager at nLIGHT Inc. They discuss cutting-edge advancements in laser technology, productivity gains realized with beam-shaping techniques and the challenges of specializing in innovative beam-shaping laser technologies.
Comments about the show or wish to share your AM journey? Contact us at additive.snack@eos-na.com. The Additive Snack Podcast is brought to you by EOS.
Key Takeaways:
[6:04] Australian AM adoption flourished after early medical-related successes.
[10:11] Technological opportunities drove Alex’s decision to work at nLIGHT.
[14:32] How is nLIGHT distinct from other laser manufacturers?
[17:45] Advantages of laser-powered additively manufactured complex parts.
[37:50] Challenges of specializing in breakthrough laser technologies.
[47:57] Innovative future functionality of lasers in additive manufacturing.
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![A Dynamic Panel Discussion with the Digital Foam Architects Network | Additive Snack Podcast
The innovative and intricate world of Digital Foam is an evolution of polymer lattice structures. In the past, developing applications for polymer lattice structures, especially for performance applications, has been challenging. Challenges include aspects of design, printing, post-processing, and materials. All the value chain elements influence each other, adding more complexities.
In this special episode, Host Fabian Alefeld speaks with four panelists from the Digital Foam Architects Network about the full process chain and the complexities and opportunities of Digital Foam. Joining the panel discussion are Pierre Gonnetan, business development manager at Arkema, Mike Schorr, general manager at DyeMansion, Nick Florek, CEO of General Lattice, and Dr. Dave Krzeminski, senior Additive Minds consultant at EOS. The goal of the Digital Foam Architects Network is to increase accessibility, scalability, and speed up development for performance-based lattice structures.
Comments about the show or wish to share your AM journey? Contact us at additive.snack@eos-na.com. The Additive Snack Podcast is brought to you by EOS.
Key Takeaways:
[3:08] The history of polymer lattice structures and methodologies of production with Nick Florek
[7:54] Dave Krzeminski on overcoming the challenges of an ever-changing technology
[15:00] Objectives and initiatives of the Digital Foam Architects Network
[19:41] Pierre Gonnetan on the material landscape and key drivers for digital foam applications
[31:03] Mike Schorr on the importance of post-processing aspects of Digital Foam.
[38:41] Mike Schorr explains the complex process of creating uniformity in powdering, coloring, and smoothing polymers.
[48:48] Nick Florek unpacks the coordination and parameters of the digital design phase.
[56:23] Additional industrial opportunities for Digital Foam applications.
Resource Link:
Arkema: https://www.arkema.com/usa/en/
DyeMansion: https://dyemansion.com/
General Lattice: https://www.generallattice.com/
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