The Royal Air Force (RAF) has introduced Wayland Additive's electron beam metal 3D printer, "Calibur3"!

Stable processes using new "electron" beam technology. Free parameter open access. Capable of shaping diverse materials.

This is a metal 3D printer using neutral "electron" beam technology that enables large-scale fabrication free of residual stress. It offers high-speed manufacturing, simplification of post-processing steps, and provides a more stable platform compared to other technologies. Thanks to its unique charge neutralization, it allows for stable processes without smoke generation, enabling the fabrication of large parts without being affected by stress. It supports 3D printing with a variety of metals and alloys, including Ni alloys, Ti alloys, Cu alloys, CoCr alloys, pure copper, copper alloys, cemented carbide (Vibenite 280/290), and high melting point metal materials. With fewer required post-processing steps, it allows for short production times and energy savings. Advanced in-process monitoring and control promote the development of a wide range of applications.

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High hardness and high wear-resistant alloy powder for metal 3D printing.

VBN Components' Vibenite series is a powder material made of high hardness and high wear-resistant alloys that enable metal 3D printing. There are five types of powder steel, allowing for the selection of powders with higher hardness, high-temperature hardness, corrosion resistance, and toughness according to specific applications. The Vibenite series contains a high amount of carbide but does not require the mixing, drying, pressing, and sintering processes typical of conventional carbide manufacturing. It is suitable for metal 3D printing. Contract manufacturing is also available using the metal 3D printing equipment owned by VBN Components (maximum build size: approximately 230 x 230 x 350 mm). It can be used for applications such as power skiving cutters, large gear cutting hobs, pressure die casting tools, plastic and metal molding tools, cutting knives, and wear protection.

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Can be manufactured with a metal 3D printer. Improved high-temperature hardness and wear resistance, enhancing high-speed steel (HSS) applications through complex shapes and lightweight design.

Vibenite 480 is a 3D printing alloy that significantly improves high-temperature hardness and wear resistance due to its high carbide content. Its metal structure is stable under temperature changes, making it ideal for metal parts that require high-temperature durability. The 3D printing process allows for the creation of free and complex shapes, enabling the combination of multiple alloy components into a single part, lightweight design, and the internal design of various refrigerant flow paths. By shortening the lead time for prototype and initial mass production, it becomes possible to release new products in a timely manner. A major feature is that near-net-shape manufacturing eliminates the need for rough machining using machining centers, resulting in less grinding.

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Martensitic stainless steel with significantly improved wear resistance that can be manufactured using metal 3D printers.

Vibenite 350 is a martensitic stainless powder metallurgy (PM) metal powder for 3D printing that achieves high hardness and excellent corrosion resistance through high chromium (Cr) addition. It also boasts excellent wear resistance due to its high carbide (carbon) metal content. Advantages: - Martensitic high alloy that does not require heavy cutting - Excellent wear resistance - Corrosion resistance - High metal fatigue resistance - No porosity and uniform hardness - Uniform microstructure through the AM-HSS process - Capable of 3D printer layered manufacturing

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High-speed tool steel, which is "world-class hard steel" that can be manufactured with a metal 3D printer.

It is high-speed tool steel, which is "world-class hard steel" that can be manufactured using metal 3D printers. It improves existing high-speed steel (HSS) applications that require higher high-temperature hardness or higher wear resistance. The 3D printed Vibenite 290 has a high carbide content, providing the best wear resistance and hardness. The additive manufacturing (AM) process offers the possibility to design complex shapes, combine multiple parts into one, add cooling channels, reduce weight, and incorporate other features. The time required for sample prototyping and trial production is very fast, enabling rapid development of new products. Furthermore, near-net-shape manufacturing eliminates the need for rough machining and reduces grinding.

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A perfect balance of hardness and toughness. High-speed tool steel that can be manufactured with a metal 3D printer.

The 3D-printed Vibenite 280 improves existing high-speed steel (HSS) applications that require higher hardness or wear resistance. Due to its high carbide content, it offers the best wear resistance and hardness. The additive manufacturing (AM) process allows for the design of complex shapes, the integration of multiple parts into one, the addition of cooling channels, weight reduction, and the incorporation of other features. The time required for sample prototyping and trial production is very fast, enabling rapid development of new products. Furthermore, near-net-shape manufacturing eliminates the need for rough machining and reduces grinding.

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High toughness and fatigue resistance powder metallurgy (PM) steel that can be manufactured using metal 3D printers.

This is a powder metallurgy (PM) steel with excellent toughness and fatigue resistance that can be shaped using a metal 3D printer. The 3D printed parts made from Vibenite150 have a high carbide content, providing the best wear resistance. This material offers the possibility to design complex shapes, combine multiple parts into one, and add cooling channels. The additive manufacturing (AM) process allows for weight reduction and the addition of special features. The time required for sample prototyping and trial production is very fast, enabling rapid development of new products. Furthermore, near-net-shape manufacturing eliminates the need for rough machining and reduces grinding.

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The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without causing any thermal impact to the base material. Repairs can be carried out in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. ◎ For more details, please contact us. ◎ If you require a detailed technical explanation, please contact us.

Based on practical experience in support companies and business companies, SBS Marketing Co., Ltd. provides consulting services related to marketing, sales promotion, and customer acquisition primarily in the BtoB (business-to-business) sector. On October 2, 2025 (Thursday), they published the "Notice of Content Gift List Page Update 13." The page introduces the "Useful for Business! Downloadable Content" page, which has added 8 new pieces of content and updated 1 piece. (Page Overview: Excerpts) ■ Added 3 pieces of content on 'Strategies and Tactics,' which are fundamental to marketing! ■ Added 2 pieces and updated 1 piece on 'Behavioral Psychology Techniques,' which can be a shortcut to business success! ■ Added 1 piece on 'Personnel Evaluation and Management,' which is also important in marketing organizations! ■ It's good to know! Added 2 pieces on 'Trivia in the Marketing Field!' ▼ For more details, please visit this page. https://sbsmarketing.co.jp/blog/notice-of-content-gift-list-page-update13-2025-10/

Realizing Precision Control in Energy Innovation Hydrogen, fuel cells, CCUS, biofuels, CNT manufacturing. There are technologies on-site that monitor precise flows to support the energy of the future. Brooks Instrument's flow meters support the energy transition.

What is a counting machine and parts counter? / Do you really understand the accuracy of parts counters? A thorough explanation of "identification accuracy" and "control accuracy" The truth about counter accuracy that manufacturing site managers should know ________________________________________ "The accuracy of the counter is 99.8%." When you receive such an explanation, do you fully understand it? In fact, the "accuracy" of a parts counter consists of two important concepts: **"identification accuracy" and "control accuracy."** If you introduce a counter without understanding these two, you might end up in a situation where "the catalog value is high precision, but the actual accuracy is not as expected." This article will explain the accuracy of parts counters in an easy-to-understand manner without using technical jargon, which factory site managers should grasp. [What you will learn from this article] • The difference between identification accuracy and control accuracy • Why overall accuracy decreases • The challenges of control based on the material of the parts • Key points to avoid failure in model selection

NEXTOPT will exhibit at booth A19-2 during "Factory Innovation Week 2025 (Generative AI World)" held at Port Messe Nagoya from October 29 (Wednesday) to 31 (Friday), 2025. At our booth, we will conduct live demonstrations of the "Factomate" series, which is specifically designed to solve challenges in manufacturing environments. You will have the opportunity to experience our production scheduling optimization AI "SHIFT" and our work analysis AI "TAKT." Additionally, we will provide information about our AI education services and consultation desk aimed at manufacturing professionals who are unsure about where to start with AI implementation. We will offer thorough support from practical AI utilization methods from a field perspective to the steps for implementation. Furthermore, we also provide coaching services for AI vendors to acquire manufacturing domain knowledge and mathematical optimization techniques. We invite you to experience practical solutions for manufacturing DX and AI utilization at booth A19-2. We sincerely look forward to your visit.