CIMP-3D researchers have developed and demonstrated innovative AM processing techniques that usher in new opportunities for thermal management. The work, published in the International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer [1], showcases how AM can be used to produce highly complex, conformal wicking structure in nickel superalloys. The novel AM processing strategies were used to print thousands of internal micro-pillars directly onto the complex internal wicking structure.
June 10 – June 12, 2025
CIMP-3D is offering an intensive 3-day hands-on practicum for industry on additive manufacturing (AM) of metallic materials at Penn State.
CIMP-3D continues to revolutionize additive manufacturing with the introduction of the Selective Powder Deposition (SPD) module by Aerosint, now integrated into the 3D Systems ProX320 laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) system. The technology—which can deposit three different powders within a single layer at 300 µm2 resolution—unlocks unprecedented design flexibility and material versatility. The system was acquired by Dr. Guha Manogharan, Co-Director of CIMP-3D and lead of the Systems for Hybrid-Additive Process Engineering (SHAPE) lab.
Penn State ARL is proud to announce its pivotal role in advancing strategic data management for additive manufacturing (AM) through its selection as a winner in the America Makes “Proliferation of AM Material Datasets” Project Call. This prestigious recognition comes with a share of the $5.75 million in funding dedicated to enhancing the availability and utility of AM material datasets.
Penn State’s CIMP-3D recently demonstrated its capabilities for large format multi-laser powder bed fusion by fabricating three large aluminum components representative of fittings on industrial-scale piping systems. Working alongside 3D Systems, the entire production process was executed from start-to-finish, including: design-for-AM, fabrication, post-processing, and inspection.