#3DExpress: ADDiTEC Turns to Automotive 3D Printing

This week in our #3DExpress series, we take a look back at several news items that have marked the additive manufacturing sector. And we start with ADDiTEC, which hopes to establish itself in the automotive sector, specifically in motorsports. Next, there have been a few new product launches, including the EOS copper-nickel alloy and the Phrozen Arco FDM printer. The business world is not left out either in this issue of #3DExpress. We also took a look at Lithoz’s plans for its new Japanese network and Materialise’s 2023 annual review.

ADDiTEC Launches Into Motorsports With ADDiTEC Racing

ADDiTEC has made a name for itself with its high-performance additive manufacturing solutions. With its Liquid Metal Jetting (LMJ) technology and the LDED process, the company manufactures parts for use in a variety of sectors. ADDiTEC is now looking to extend its expertise to motorsports. The company announced this week that it would now also be focusing on the field of motor racing with ADDiTEC Racing. “We believe that ADDiTEC Racing will not only showcase our technological prowess but also serve as a catalyst for accelerating our presence in the automotive sector,” said ADDiTEC CEO Brian Matthews. “By competing at the highest level of motorsports and demonstrating the capabilities of our Additive Manufacturing solutions, we aim to raise awareness and drive adoption of our technology within the industry.” Examples of 3D printing of automotive parts will therefore be presented live at future races. The project kicks off Saturday, February 24th, at Homestead Miami Speedway.

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EOS Unveils a Copper-Nickel Alloy for Additive Manufacturing

In collaboration with Phillips Federal and Austal USA, EOS has developed a new material for the submarine industry. Copper Alloy CuNi30 is a cupronickel alloy for use in the LBPF process. The material has been developed and already tested for the submarine industrial base. The alloy is characterized by its mechanical properties: it has a tensile strength of 510 MPa and an elongation of over 20%. The material has a high resistance to corrosion in salt water, and also complies with the stringent UNS96400 specifications of ASTM B369-09. The aim of this new development is to solve the supply problems that can arise when manufacturing castings. Thanks to this new material, supply chain efficiency can be improved and production accelerated. The attractive price/performance ratio should enable the material to establish itself rapidly in production.