Articles tagged with "Additive Manufacturing, Directed Energy Deposition, Wire-Based AM, Metal 3D Printing, Advanced Alloys"

Fortius Metals’ Jeph Ruppert on Why Wire-Based AM is Ready for Takeoff

Jeph Ruppert of Fortius Metals, with a background in metal additive manufacturing (AM), is leading the charge in wire-based AM, particularly Directed Energy Deposition (DED). The company is focusing on developing advanced alloys like RAM2 wire alloys to address challenges in welding traditionally difficult materials like aluminum. Fortius is also working on a low-magnesium 5000 series alloy that eliminates the need for post-process heat treatment, potentially revolutionizing manufacturing processes. By collaborating with others and focusing on aerospace, defense, and energy industries, Fortius aims to simplify AM and make wire-based AM more accessible and efficient.