PPG, IPG Photonics, Whirlpool team up to accelerate commercialization of transformative laser-based powder curing

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced a collaboration with IPG Photonics, the world leader in fiber laser technology, and Whirlpool ...
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Researchers Test 3D Printed Milling Cutter With Conformal Cooling

A new study tests a laser powder bed fused milling cutter with conformal cooling, a design aimed at cooler, longer running cuts for demanding materials.
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AkzoNobel bonds with IPG Photonics over laser curing for powder coatings

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A pioneering partnership has been forged between AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) and IPG Photonics focused on applying laser technology for curing powder coatings ...
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Researchers Use Machine Learning to Detect Flaws in Laser Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing Process

A team of researchers from the University of Virginia, Carnegie Mellon University, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison has made a breakthrough in the field of additive manufacturing that could ...
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Inspection method increases confidence in laser powder bed fusion 3D printing

Researchers have improved flaw detection to increase confidence in metal parts that are 3D-printed using laser powder bed fusion. Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National ...
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Laser-based powder bed fusion thermal history of IN718 parts and metallurgical considerations

A simple yet effective benchmark geometry was designed to invoke different thermal histories in different regions of the build. The process is monitored using an IR camera and thermocouples to verify ...
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Moon Dust and Lasers: The Technology That Could Build the Next Lunar Base

Researchers 3D print durable structures from lunar regolith using laser deposition, advancing in-situ manufacturing for ...