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ORNL Reduces Inspection Time for 3D Printed Nuclear Parts by 85%

The algorithm is now being trained for Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to apply similar methods for irradiated materials and nuclear fuel.

Desktop Metal Releases New Tolerance Analysis and Scan Adjustment Software

Boston-based Desktop Metal has announced the launch of Live Inspect, a new software for analyzing and correcting errors in 3D printed parts.

Hands on with the BENQ IdeaCam S1 Plus for 3D Printing

We recently tested the BENQ IdeaCam S1 Plus — for 3D printing.

Improved Ceramic 3D Printing Inspection Using Supercontinuum Lasers

New research explores a method of inspecting ceramic 3D prints in a non-destructive manner.

3D Printing for Quality Assurance: A Closer Look at Aerospace Component Inspection Protocols

Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. examine how 3D printing can be leveraged to address some of the recent challenges in aerospace component production.

Real-Time Quality Control for Powder-Based 3D Printers: Meet Phase3D’s Fringe

Phase3D has developed a sophisticated real-time quality control system for powder-based 3D printers they call “Fringe”.

Can You Test for Defects Before They’re Defects?

A new approach to inspection could make metal 3D printing more financially and environmentally friendly.

Materialise introduces Materialise Process Control and the BP SDK

Materialise Process Control, released in collaboration with Phase3D and Sigma Additive Solutions, enables quality control using data gathered during the 3D printing process, and the Build Processor Software Development Kit (BP SDK) connects 3D printers with software for data preparation.

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