Improving Reliability in Metal 3D Printing
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) are investigating ways to enhance the reliability of metal 3D printing.
One of the significant challenges in additive manufacturing is process reliability, particularly in metal 3D printing, where professionals are hesitant to adopt the technology due to concerns about repeatability and consistency.
How can we guarantee that 3D-printed parts will meet the desired requirements? Will they withstand the effects of time? Can we successfully reproduce the same conditions for all our parts?
The Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) group at LLNL is focused on developing better control over the process, achieving more precise control and better simulation to address these issues.
Author's summary: Researchers aim to improve metal 3D printing reliability.