How Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (EB-PBF) technology enables the reliable 3D printing of pure tungsten components—overcoming traditional manufacturing and laser powder bed fusion limitations for high-density, high-temperature applications like hypersonics, kinetic penetrators, and radiation shielding
This presentation will include initial mechanical property data, part density, and additional technical details showing the stability and consistency of EB-PBF printed tungsten
Exploration of how this advanced manufacturing capability can potentially support defense applications by producing complex, refractory metal parts
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm DEVELOPING ADVANCED DIGITAL MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY FOR THE US AIR FORCE
Updates on the work of the Manufacturing, Industrial Technologies and Energy Division’s Collaborative Automation for Manufacturing Systems, or CAMS, Laboratory
Enabling rapid refitting of systems in the field for quick turnarounds
How the US Air Force is partnering with industry to further digital manufacturing
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm LUNCH AND NETWORKING IN THE EXHIBITION HALL
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