We’ve followed [Metal Matter’s] homebrew metal 3D printing efforts for some time. You can see a video below of his system that also uses fine wire, but uses a laser instead of an arc.

The type of 3D-printing metal parts BMW is describing, selective Laser Beam Melting (LBM) or Selective Laser Sintering, involves a layer-based process of melting a powder, which is then fused by a ...

The molten metal is extruded onto a predetermined path formed on a print bed of 100-micron glass beads, where it hardens to form a 3D structure without needing supports.

Overall, though, it’s a great example of what it takes to print steel parts at home. You’ll need a quality 3D printer, ruby nozzles and a controllable kiln, but it can be done.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Metal 3D printing can produce the most intricate rocket parts, using combustion-resistant ...

In a 12-month trial of Spee3D’s metal 3D-printing technology, Australian Army soldiers fabricated parts like armored vehicle wheel-bearing covers and tested them in the field. Credit: Spee3D ...

ExOne’s Metal 3D Printing Adoption Center, in continuous operation since 2005, has now printed more than 2 million parts. ExOne has recently added two new X1 25Pro metal printers to its facility ...

With excitement revving up about metal 3D printing following Desktop Metal's announced intent to go public, it's natural to wonder who's actually using this technology in the real world. A world ...

There has been a lot of interest in 3D printing for easing supply chain congestion, especially when it comes to small spare parts. Well, 3D printing’s next big act could be large metal objects.

In recent years, research interest in the 3D printing of metal patterns on plastic parts has grown exponentially, due to its high potential in the manufacturing of next-generation electronics. But ...

The new technology is just the latest in VW’s long history with 3D printing, which stretches back an impressive 25 years. By 2025, the automaker plans to produce up to 100,000 3D printed parts ...