US company reveals metal additive manufacturing process control breakthrough
American company Sigma Labs Inc has filed a patent that has positive implications for improved process control in metal additive manufacturing, with America’s jet engine maker GE set to apply the technology in the production of its new LEAP and GE9X engines.
The patent application concerns a claimed unique sensor that “will significantly enhance the ability to improve the quality of additive manufacturing processes especially for critical metal parts like those for aerospace, automotive and defense”, says the release.
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