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Lockheed Martin and Arconic collaborate on 3D printing

As part of an initiative to develop next-generation advanced materials and manufacturing processes, Lockheed Martin and Arconic announced a two-year Joint Development Agreement. Together, the companies will develop customized lightweight material systems and advanced manufacturing processes, such as metal 3D printing, to advance current and next-generation aerospace and defense solutions—including new structures and systems not currently in existence.

Advanced aluminium alloys are set to take off

Lightweight metals are forecast to enter a growth phase as both material maturity and market drivers become aligned. IDTechEx has released a new technical report on this topic, Lightweight Metals 2018-2028: Forecasts, Developments, Players, which provides extensive coverage of this field based on analyst-led primary research.

3D printing metal powder plant opens

Alcoa has opened its state-of-the-art, 3D printing metal powder production facility where the Company will produce proprietary titanium, nickel and aluminum powders optimized for 3D printed aerospace parts.