Gonna put a lot of people overseas out of work...............That’s too bad...................
I googled: “how strong is sintered metal”
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+strong+is+sintered+metal&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
Seems to me this process would work well with non-structural, non-explosion proof requirements.
This one I think is mostly real.
Not perfect, but close enough for a lot of applications.
Interesting process, too early to tell how well it will actually work. Faster than laser sintering for sure. At this price it should be attractive for some rapid prototyping and low volume production, depending on material quality and all the above.
Could be a much needed tech for sending robots to the moon to build a moon base using this technology BEFORE sending people there.
Moon soil and dust is very high in titanium and other useful light metals.
bump for additional comments.
Is this company publicly traded?
It will never be cheaper in mass production and it will produce weaker products. 3D printing is much cheaper than any limited run. But mass production through 3D is not cost effective. And does not have a good end product.
Have a nephew who’s on the cutting edge of this, he say’s it’s still in it’s early development. Largest piece currently possible is 12x12 inch’s and that it’s not as strong as a forged or machined piece and the tolerances aren’t there....yet. However, the pace of development is stunning and it’s getting there quickly.
Have a nephew who’s on the cutting edge of this, he say’s it’s still in it’s early development. Largest piece currently possible is 12x12 inch’s and that it’s not as strong as a forged or machined piece and the tolerances aren’t there....yet. However, the pace of development is stunning and it’s getting there quickly.
Have a nephew who’s on the cutting edge of this, he say’s it’s still in it’s early development. Largest piece currently possible is 12x12 inch’s and that it’s not as strong as a forged or machined piece and the tolerances aren’t there....yet. However, the pace of development is stunning and it’s getting there quickly.
3D printing glass, metal, medical silicone is gaining steam. There are printing houses with scores of printers pumping out pieces.
Folks, regardless of the nay sayers...hop on board, izz gonna be a great ride.
It is real, I work there (writing firmware for these printers). It's a Silicon Valley style startup in Burlington MA (open floor office, tennis & foosball tables, free breakfasts, lunches & dinners from best local restaurants, Greek yogurts, fruit baskets, etc. all day, interns year around). Intense but fun work, many come in to the office on Saturdays and Sundays, there is also a night shift. The place is humming 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
3D printed houses will ultimately put an enormous number of skilled people out of work. Where are we going to have jobs in the future?
Agreed. Sounds interesting. Will follow. Bookmarked.