AI-powered copilot for 3D printing

AMAIZE software optimizes print recipes using physics-informed artificial intelligence (AI) technology for first-time-right 3D printing (3DP). Users upload a print file to the AMAIZE cloud, analyze the part, and automatically correct thermo-mechanical issues by optimizing the scan strategy and process parameters. This eliminates costly finite element simulation software and multiple physical iterations that waste materials, energy, and money.

1000 Kelvin integrated AMAIZE with multiple machine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) enabling next-generation AI-software and compute infrastructure for additive manufacturing (AM).

Qualification of photopolymer on large-format additive manufacturing

Desktop Metal and Evonik expanded collaboration on photopolymer and materials development with the qualification of INFINAM ST 6100 L on the ETEC Xtreme 8K and the Pro XL.

Evonik INFINAM ST 6100 L is a benchmark material in high-strength photopolymers for 3D printing. With an ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of 90MPa, flexural stress of 135MPa, and heat deflection temperature (HDT) of 120°C, the material also delivers exceptional accuracy, surface finish, and resistance to many chemicals and UV degradation.

INFINAM ST 6100 L is suitable for 3D printed production of molds, models, and tooling, as well as end-use parts. INFINAM ST 6100 printed tools or parts can deliver precise features and a smooth surface finish, especially when paired with 65μm resolution offered on the ETEC Pro XL. Parts printed in this material can also be machined and polished, in addition to other post-processing techniques.

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New compound to build space-age antennas

UBC Okanagan and Drexel University researchers created a compound to 3D print telecommunication antennas and other connectivity devices.

These 3D printed products, created by combining a two-dimensional compound called MXenes with a polymer, can be used as an alternative for metallic counterparts and can make an improvement in communication technology such as antennas, waveguides, and filters.

Dr. Mohammad Zarifi, a researcher in UBC Okanagan’s Microelectronics and Gigahertz Applications (OMEGA) Lab, and his OMEGA team develop state-of-the-art communication components that have a compatible performance to metal, but are 10x to 20x lighter and less expensive.

MXenes are two-dimensional materials with the titanium carbide MXene being a leader in electrical conductivity.

Integration of MXenes onto 3D-printed nylon-based parts allows a channel-like structure to become more efficient in guiding microwaves to frequency bands. This capability in a lightweight, additively manufactured component can impact the design and manufacturing of electronic communication devices in the aerospace and satellite industry.