Fabrisonic LLC, a manufacturer specializing in metal 3D printing applications achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification, an internationally recognized quality standard. In deciding to pursue this standard, Fabrisonic aims to have a quality management system focused on the customer, continuous improvement, and risk-based thinking so that quality problems can be prevented. Fabrisonic is commercializing ultrasonic additive manufacturing […]
What we see for 3D printing in 2020
by Mark Norfolk, CEO, Fabrisonic It is an exciting time to be in the 3D printing industry, especially in the growing segment of 3D printing metals. Over the last few years, we have seen a myriad of exciting applications publicly released in the aerospace and defense sectors. In 2020 and beyond, Fabrisonic expects that the […]
Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing helps keep electronics warm in space
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) needed a different way to build thermal management systems that protect electronics on its satellites and rovers. The solution came from Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing. Mark Norfolk, Fabrisonic LLC, & A. J. Mastropietro, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology Metals, refrigerants, and tubes are not the usual components of an […]
How to embed sensors into metal
Sensors are widely used throughout industry to detect and respond to external stimuli. Unfortunately, conventional manufacturing processes often dictate that the sensors be placed far away from the stimuli. But new 3D printing processes allow sensors to be embedded anywhere in a metal structure, which offers several benefits: –Higher protection – A common problem with […]
The future of additive manufacturing: predictions for 2016
The 3D printing / additive manufacturing industry continues to fascinate with many stories about medical successes, innovative materials and company changes. Even though this industry is no longer…
Using Tantalum to protect critical electrical components
Radiation shielding is an important aspect of aluminum aerospace structures, such as satellites. Graded Z shielding has been used in satellites for years. It involves laminating several different metals together that each have a different atomic number. The variation in Z number creates an effective filter along a broad spectrum of radiation. Graded Z shielding…
Creating multi-metal custom heat exchangers with 3D printing
ShareFounded in 2011, Fabrisonic LLC provides 3D metal printing services for equipment and contract services using its ultrasonic additive manufacturing (UAM) process, which uses the power of sound…
Ultrasonic 3D Printing Helps Embed Electronics in Metal
A common problem with sensors is that they degrade over time because of corrosion, impact and wear. It would be better to house them in solid metal for protection and long operating life. However, conventional manufacturing technologies make such a process difficult. Using high temperatures in certain processes damages sensors. A new process, called ultrasonic…