Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Laser Sintering",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Laser metal sintering produces tooling, inserts from
EOS Electro Optical Systems (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "USA manufacturer is to use direct metal laser sintering to produce tooling inserts, prototype parts, and end products directly in metal, to evaluate prototype products more
quickly".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Laser sinter tool steel inserts from
EOS Electro Optical Systems (UK): "A martensite-hardening steel of high strength and toughness is suited to producing heavy-duty tooling inserts using laser sintering and is claimed to equal or better conventional tool steels".
In November 2007, we covered the news from 3D Systems
concerning its 3D Systems at EuroMold 2007
- take a look at 3D rapid prototyping/manufacturing systems shown
which says: "Latest developments in 3D modelling, rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing to be shown at Euromold 2007 include lase sintering of short production run plastics parts".
Take a look also at the news release from EOS Electro Optical Systems, Laser sintering makes lightweight robot grippers,
as well as Rapid prototyping firm gains ISO 9001:2000 from 3T RPD,
and UK rapid prototyping firm offers metals parts from 3T RPD.
See also:
Resin expands SL into rapid manufacturing
(July 2007)
For rapid prototyping and 'direct' or 'rapid manufacturing' using stereolithography, a resin has been formulated to give high durability in terms of impact strength and stiffness
Selective laser sintering for auto components
(June 2007)
3T RPD has used selective laser sintering technology to manufacture two component housings in glass-filled nylon for the Oxford Brookes race car
Selective laser sintering in student race car
(June 2007)
3T RPD has used selective laser sintering technology to build a plenum chamber for the intake system in a University of Hertfordshire student race car
Rapid manufacturing conference scheduled
(May 2007)
The forthcoming TCT Conference on Rapid Manufacturing focuses on providing solutions for accelerating products to market
Laser sintering has large build capacity
(January 2007)
Offering a large build-volume capacity, a selective laser sintering system provides a competitive advantage to on projects that involve multiple large components
Prototypes raise money for Children's Charity
(December 2006)
3T RPD has collaborated with leading architect Foster + Partners to raise money for Save the Children
News on the FDM Vantage SE laser sintering system from Laser Lines (Industrial and Medical)
(December 2006)
The expanded suite of available materials was one of the major reasons why a company purchased the latest laser sintering system with a larger working envelope
News on the EOSINT P 385 laser sintering machine from EOS Electro Optical Systems
(November 2006)
Laser sintering system for plastics prototype components at a Formula 1 car producer is also being used in rapid manufacturing of components in full-size car mock-ups
Powder produces SS components from CAD
(October 2006)
A new powder for producing 17-4 stainless steel components directly from CAD models using a layer-by-layer additive process has been launched by EOS
News on the StainlessSteel 17-4 powder - laser sintering from EOS Electro Optical Systems
(October 2006)
Powder for producing 17-4 SS components directly from CAD models by direct metal laser sintering completely melts the metal powder and so produces parts that are fully dense
Rapid prototyping growth brings expansion
(October 2006)
As a result of five years unparalleled growth in the UK rapid prototyping industry, 3T RPD has moved into new purpose-built premises, giving them 1,200m2 of manufacturing and office facilities
Laser sintering constructs larger plastics parts
(September 2006)
Plastics twin-laser laser sintering machine, with a build envelope diagonal of more than 1m, will be about 25 to 35% more productive, depending on component geometry
Looking at the future with rapid prototyping
(August 2006)
The phrase 'rapid prototyping' means different things to different people and has moved away from confusing jargon to well understood definitions and martin Stevens provides an overview
Understanding rapid prototyping and its benefits
(August 2006)
Rapid prototyping's supporting vocabulary is moving from confusing jargon to fixed and well understood definitions and Martin Stevens gives an overview of the techniques and their benefits
Stereolithography and selective laser sintering
(July 2006)
Arrk has recently appointed a new Sales Manager to look after its customers' needs in the Nordic regions
Materials move RP closer to direct manufacturing
(June 2006)
Latest rapid prototyping materials are intended to move the technique closer to direct manufacturing, offering enhanced processing speeds (20% increase) and ease of secondary processing
User meting for laser sintering technology
(June 2006)
From May 17th to May 19th, EOS held its ninth annual International User Meeting
Company donates pneumatics to apprentices
(May 2006)
Parker Hannifin has provided a range of high performance pneumatic valves and cylinders to engineering apprentices at Airbus to help them carry out a training project on A380 nose landing gear
Subcontractor orders two laser sintering systems
(May 2006)
The company FKM has ordered two further laser-sintering systems from EOS - an EOSINT P 700 and an EOSINT P 385 - and both machines will be used for laser-sintering of plastics parts
Plastics/metal parts provider moves house
(April 2006)
Provider of instant online quotes and custom manufacturing services for plastics and metal parts, has completed its expansion to the company's new facility in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Laser sintering detail resolution improved
(April 2006)
Laser-sintering machine for rapid prototyping and manufacture of metal components offers greater detail resolution on the surface of the part than has been possible up till now
News on the EOSINT M 270 laser sintering from EOS Electro Optical Systems
(April 2006)
The latest EOS laser-sintering machine for rapid prototyping and manufacture of metal components in small, medium and even large volumes will be the focus on the company's stand at MACH
Laser sintering is faster than monobloc machining
(February 2006)
A hydraulic hose clamp in Formula One car cockpit is laser-sintered as the process is faster and more cost effective than the previous method of machining the part from aluminium
Trends in mould and die making reviewed
(January 2006)
Surviving European mould makers are investing in CAD/CAM and unmanned machining to reduce labour costs, shorten delivery times and meet overseas competition, writes Mike Page
CEO brings wide RP and tooling experience
(December 2005)
3T are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Ian Halliday as their CEO, who has extensive experience in the rapid prototyping and tooling field, including the set-up RP and T facilities
Prototyping makes successful launch for trolleys
(November 2005)
StereoLithography, Selective Laser Sintering, Fused Deposition Modelling and down stream services, such as polyurethane castings, were included in processes delivered to Supercart by ARRK
Prototype components make the news
(November 2005)
3T RPD's prototype components are being used every night by presenters on the ITN News
News on the Selective laser sintering rapid prototyping from EOS Electro Optical Systems
(October 2005)
Selective laser sintering is producing components for a luxury car maker that are robust enough to be used on test vehicles running around the track - so saving costs
New materials for laser sintering
(October 2005)
EOS has introduced new materials to open up additional application areas, particularly in the aerospace and medical industries
Metal and plastics laser sintering powders arrive
(October 2005)
For producing moulds and metal parts directly from CAD data by direct metal laser-sintering, new materials to open up additional applications in aerospace and medical industries
How aircraft design may affect machine tools
(October 2005)
Changes in the way future aircraft may be designed may well begin to affect future demand for machine tools, reports Mike Page in the second part of a paper presented at a MANTYS public session
Laser sintering produces bicycle parts
(September 2005)
Selective laser sintering machines produced functional and aesthetically pleasing prototypes to assist Paul Wolfson in his final year of study in Industrial Design and Technology
News on the Selective laser sintering from EOS Electro Optical Systems
(August 2005)
Belgian domestic lighting company is now using selective laser sintering to produce customised domestic plastics lighting directly from CAD data - eliminating moulds
Prototype success for students
(August 2005)
The Oxford Brookes Formula Student Automotive Engineering team has defended its UK champions title, finishing 3rd in the UK and 15th overall out of 69 competitors