Manufacturing is experiencing a revolution, particularly in high-tech sectors like aerospace.
3D printing is a revolutionary new method of manufacturing things. “additive”Manufacturing, which was developed at MIT in late 1980s.
The traditional method starts with a chunk of metal or another material. They can use milling machines or other tools to cut and drill away material to create the part.
3D printing, on the other hand, builds pieces layer by layer and adds material exactly where it is needed to create the exact shapes you need.
This 3D printing is a great option for aerospace companies. “additive”Manufacturing offers the possibility of creating parts that are stronger and more durable, which allows them to create rockets and airplanes that are safer, reliable, and more efficient. GE uses 3D printers to create jet engine fuel nozzles instead of welding together 20 smaller pieces. Technology Review recently named additive manufacture. one of its 10 “Breakthrough Technologies.”
This new industrial revolution is being held back because of a complex problem. Tiny changes in parameters such as temperature or raw materials composition can subtly affect the way each layer is laid. Therefore, it is very difficult to create identical high-quality parts every time.
This is a problem that the industry recognizes and is trying to address. The best approach to ensuring that every parameter is monitored as a part of a project is built and processed the data to verify compliance. This will ensure consistency, repeatability, and reliability.
This idea is being pursued by several companies, but Santa Fe, NM-based Santa Fe is the leader. Sigma Labs, Inc (NASDAQ SGLB). Sigma developed sophisticated software to monitor the 3D process of a part being made and determine if the product meets the quality standards. It’s Process Quality Assurance™ softwareIt is currently being used in pilot programs at major aerospace companies.
