Top 5 Videos: Aerogel microstructures using 3D printing

This week we found the top 5 videos about 3D printing and the way additive manufacturing is changing production. The technology has infiltrated many sectors, from medical to automotive – check our selection of the week to keep up with the innovations! If you enjoy these, you can view even more 3D printing videos on our Youtube channel. Hope you’ll enjoy and have a great Sunday!

Top 1: Aerogel microstructures by 3D printing

A team of Empa researchers has developed a technique for 3D printing stable microstructures with silica aerogel. In the form of a porous foam, this material offers a remarkably good thermal insulation. The researchers reinforced it with composite materials to enable better printing and quality parts. Previously, aerogel was mostly used on a larger scale, but the Empa researchers succeeded at 3D printing a a piece as thin as a tenth of a millimeter, which means it can be applied in microelectronics, biotechnology, and robotics.

Top 2: Metal AM for industrial applications

AM can represent the next stage of evolution for industries around the world. This is already the case in segments like Aerospace, Healthcare or Motorsports. But, for many companies which are not confronted to the specific challenges of these segments, what value can metal AM technology bring to their manufacturing processes? And when should they invest in metal AM? On the 27th of August, we had a webinar, together with GF Machining Solutions, to list and discuss the key points a company should consider in order to evaluate the benefits of the Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) process – the most popular metal AM process. Watch the whole webinar now!