Additive manufacturing innovations to see at TCT Asia 2018

The fourth TCT Asia event is just over a week away, and once more will attract a host of leading players in the additive manufacturing industry and thousands of visitors. TCT Asia is organized by VNU Rapid News Co. Ltd. and is held in Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) in the Pudong region of China’s largest city, between February 28 - March 3, 2018.
EOS will be exhibiting its M400-4 metal DMLS additive manufacturing system, which boasts a build volume of 400 x 400 x 400 mm and four precise 400-watt fiber lasers. Users can benefit from higher productivity thanks to the four lasers, and EOS says the beam and power stability works to ensure parts are manufactured with the highest quality. Additionally, the M400-4 also features the patented EOS ClearFlow Technology which helps to achieve better build conditions with consistent process gas management.
The surface solutions division of Oerlikon will showcase its Co-Cr alloyed powder MetcoAdd F78A, which can be used in Selective Laser Melting and Powder Bed Fusion platforms. Matching the standards of ASTM F75, ISO 5832-4, and UNS R1538, the strict carbon content of the powder enables its use in aerospace, dental and medical applications.