Also known as 3D printing, additive manufacturing (AM) is a disruptive new manufacturing technique that is employed to create metallic parts with enhanced mechanical properties in contrast to other ...

Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in 3D printing one of the most common forms of marine grade stainless steel -- a low-carbon type called 316L -- that promises an unparalleled combination of ...

Watching a 3D printer at work can be mesmerizing. Guided by a digital data file, the machinery moves rhythmically back and forth, steadily adding layer upon layer of material until a custom ...

“Marine grade” stainless steel is valued for its ability to stave off corrosion and its high ductility (the ability to bend without breaking under stress), making it a preferred choice for oil ...

A recent study in the journal Metals comprehensively investigated the effects of hydrogen and hydrogen-blended natural gas on additively manufactured (AM) 316L stainless steel in oil and gas ...