Dyndrite has announced that its LBPF Pro software can now print 3D print metal components with ‘controlled permeability’ using Elementum3D’s PermiAM plug-in, advantageous in hypersonic applications and rocket engine injectors.
PermiAM was developed collaboratively by Masten Space Systems (now Astrobotic) and Elementum 3D and enables the creation of metal components that seamlessly integrate regions of controlled permeability with fully dense structures within a single part. Controlling part porosity during the production process allows engineers to construct customised fluid control systems with optimised performance for extreme applications, while simplifying design steps and cutting costs.
The successful application of PermiAM was demonstrated through the hot fire testing of a PermiAM-based 3D-printed fuel injector, marking a significant advancement in AM for aerospace applications.
Beyond aerospace, PermiAM holds potential for industries requiring intricate fluid control components, such as commercial jet engines and automotive fuel injection systems and data centre cooling applications. By enabling the fabrication of parts with tailored permeability, this technology offers new possibilities for optimising performance and efficiency in various engineering applications.
PermiAM will be integrated within Dyndrite LPBF Pro software as a plug-in allowing engineers to easily apply PermiAM to parts in far more complex ways, such as on curved 3D paths, amorphous geometries, and as functionally graded transitions between porous and solid materials. The companies will also partner in the testing and validating of physical printed demonstrators.
“Integrating PermiAM into Dyndrite LPBF Pro is a significant step forward in making advanced permeability-controlled metal AM at scale a reality,” said Dr. Jacob Nuechterlein, president and founder of Elementum 3D. “Dyndrite’s computational approach to additive manufacturing enables the precise control needed to fully leverage PermiAM’s capabilities, unlocking new possibilities for industries ranging from aerospace and defense to energy and beyond.
“Just as our work with Masten led to groundbreaking developments, this collaboration with Dyndrite will help push the boundaries of what’s possible with metal 3D printing, bringing next-generation materials and manufacturing techniques to real-world applications.”
“This is what the future of digital manufacturing looks like—software defined materials working to push the boundaries of what’s possible,” said Dyndrite CEO Harshil Goel.
“By enabling and scaling Elementum 3D’s PermiAM technology into Dyndrite LPBF Pro, we’re giving engineers and manufacturers unprecedented control over material properties, enabling production of concepts once thought impossible. This is a game-changer for industries like defence, aerospace, and energy, where extreme performance demands extreme innovation and control.”
The PermiAM plug-in for Dyndrite LPBF Pro will be made available through Elementum3D.
Elementum 3D has received an AFWERK contract to commercialise the PermiAM solution for defence applications.
