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aerospaceAugust 7, 2026
Elmet's New 3D Printing System to Revolutionize Hypersonic Heat Exchangers
Elmet Technologies is set to transform hypersonic vehicle manufacturing with a new 3D printing system, promising significant advancements for ASEAN factories.
Elmet's New 3D Printing System to Revolutionize Hypersonic Heat Exchangers \nElmet Technologies, a subsidiary of the Elmet Group, is making waves in the aerospace industry by installing a DMP Flex 350 Triple metal 3D printer from 3D Systems. This cutting-edge technology is aimed at producing heat exchangers for hypersonic vehicles, a move that could have far-reaching implications for Southeast Asian manufacturers.\nThe installation of this advanced 3D printer follows an eight-year collaboration between Elmet and 3D Systems' Application Innovation Group (AIG). The focus of their joint effort has been on developing printing parameters for C103, a high-temperature alloy composed of niobium, hafnium, and titanium. This material is particularly suited for extreme aerospace applications but requires precise control of oxygen levels during the printing process.\
aerospacegeneral
Editorial rewrite by ASEAN Machine team, based on public reporting from 3D Printing Industry, with added ASEAN manufacturing context.
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