DMLS vs SLM vs LPBF: What’s Actually Different
Metal additive manufacturing has transformed how manufacturers design, prototype, and produce complex metal components. However, one topic continues to cause confusion among engineers, researchers, and companies entering the industry: the difference between DMLS, SLM, and LPBF. You may see these terms used interchangeably across machine specifications, technical articles, and marketing materials. Some manufacturers promote DMLS […]
Printing Titanium Ti-6Al-4V: A Complete Process Guide
Titanium Ti-6Al-4V is the most widely used titanium alloy in metal additive manufacturing due to its exceptional combination of strength, lightweight properties, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility. Commonly referred to as Grade 5 titanium, this alloy contains approximately 6% aluminum and 4% vanadium, offering high mechanical performance while remaining significantly lighter than steel. The alloy has […]
Can You 3D Print Metal? Exploring The Future Of Metal Additive Manufacturing
Can you 3D print metal? Yes—modern 3D printers can print metal with precision and strength. Explore how you can 3D print in metal and what the future holds for metal additive manufacturing.
What is DMLS? A Guide to Direct Metal Laser Sintering in 3D Printing
Join 3D LAB & Additive Plus on Sept 17 to unlock end-to-end metal AM control. Learn how ultrasonic atomization (rods/scrap/pellets) + AO Metal blue laser printing slash costs, accelerate R&D, and enable 99.9% material recovery. Register for the webinar!
Exploring Dental 3D Printing: Materials, Processes, And Advantages
Join 3D LAB & Additive Plus on Sept 17 to unlock end-to-end metal AM control. Learn how ultrasonic atomization (rods/scrap/pellets) + AO Metal blue laser printing slash costs, accelerate R&D, and enable 99.9% material recovery. Register for the webinar!
In-House Powders, In-House Prints: free webinar
Join 3D LAB & Additive Plus on Sept 17 to unlock end-to-end metal AM control. Learn how ultrasonic atomization (rods/scrap/pellets) + AO Metal blue laser printing slash costs, accelerate R&D, and enable 99.9% material recovery. Register for the webinar!
See AO Metal’s LPBF 3D Printing Live + Powder Analysis | Open House July 2025
Join AO Metal at Additive Plus Open House, July 29 or 30 in Gardena, CA. See live demos of our LPBF manufacturing, powder atomization (ATO Lab Plus), and Microtrac analysis. Register free!
Pioneering Accessible, High-Performance Metal 3D Printing. CEO’s Interview with TCT Magazine
Born from Additive Plus’ decade of industry expertise, AO Metal launches a transformative line of laser powder bed fusion systems engineered to democratize metal additive manufacturing. Founded by laser physicist Ashkhen Ovsepyan—who still carries her first 3D-printed keychain as a reminder of technology’s magic—AO Metal targets laboratories, universities, and agile manufacturers with uncompromising performance at unprecedented affordability. The […]
LPBF Additive Manufacturing: Revolutionizing Metal Part Production
Metal 3D printing isn’t just for prototyping anymore. It’s now a reliable method for producing strong, functional parts, especially with LPBF, or Laser Powder Bed Fusion. LPBF is one of the most widely used metal additive manufacturing techniques. It builds high-quality parts directly from powder, with excellent control over geometry and material properties. But what […]
