Insights

by John Barnes, The Barnes Global Advisors

A data-driven approach to laser powder bed fusion reveals how companies can get cost out of parts and match productivity to customer requirements. Part Three of a three-part series.

by Kirk Rogers and John Barnes, The Barnes Global Advisors

In our previous article, we covered design considerations for Binder Jet Processing (BJP) by highlighting the critical process steps which also form design constraints. In this article, we take a deeper dive into the details of de-binding and sintering. Part Three of a four-part series.

by Kirk Rogers and John Barnes, The Barnes Global Advisors

In our previous article we covered considerations on the overall approach for designing for the process depending on the flexibility the designer has with the part. In this article, we’re honing in specifically on designing for BJP considerations by highlighting some of the critical process steps which form design constraints. Part Two of a four-part series.

by John Barnes, The Barnes Global Advisors

There is a difference between the effective print speed and the actual cost to produce the component with AM. John Barnes compares binder jet processing with powder bed fusion for metal parts. Part Two of a three-part series.

by Tim Simpson and Chelsea Cummings, The Barnes Global Advisors

What images pop into your mind when we use the term “DfAM”? Perhaps you see beautiful topology optimized structures, organically inspired bird bone constructs, and perfectly latticed shapes? Part One of a four-part series.

by John Barnes, The Barnes Global Advisors

When it comes to laser-based powder bed fusion, more lasers do not always lead to greater productivity. Considerations for multi-laser 3D printing. Part One of a three-part series.