Possibilities From Electroplating 3D Printed Plastic Parts
Adding layers of nickel or copper to 3D printed polymer can impart desired properties such as electrical conductivity, EMI shielding, abrasion resistance and improved strength — approaching and even exceeding 3D printed metal, according to RePliForm.
Stephanie Hendrixson
Executive Editor, Additive Manufacturing
Plating Additively Manufactured Plastic Parts
Using electroplating to enhance the structural properties of 3D printed parts.
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications – 3rd Quarterly Report - Part I
This is the third quarterly report, covering work during July-September 2022 and consists of a review, “Formidable Challenges in Additive Manufacturing of Solid Oxide Electrolyzers (SOECs) and Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) for Electrolytic Hydrogen Economy toward Global Decarbonization,” prepared and submitted to the peer-reviewed Ceramics Journal for publication. What follows here is Part I of the review paper, covering the literature on additive manufacturing of SOFCs and SOECs. Part II, covering opportunities and challenges for additive manufacturing technologies, will be published in January 2023.
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications – 3rd Quarterly Report - Part II
The NASF-AESF Foundation Research Board has selected a project on electrodeposition toward developing low-cost and scalable manufacturing processes for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysis cells for clean transportation and distributed power applications. This third quarterly report consists of Part II of a review paper, prepared and submitted to a peer-reviewed journal for publication, covering opportunities and challenges for additive manufacturing technologies. Part I, covering the literature on additive manufacturing of SOFCs and SOECs, was published in December 2022.
Evonik Increases Additive Capacities for Architectural Paints
Evonik's Coating Additives business line is increasing capacities of two additive product groups for architectural paints.
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications – 2nd Quarterly Report
For 2022, NASF-AESF Foundation Research Board has selected a project on electrodeposition toward developing low-cost and scalable manufacturing processes for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysis cells for clean transportation and distributed power applications. This report is the 2nd quarterly report, covering work during April-June 2022 and consists of an edited manuscript, “Manufacturing and Thermal Shock Characterization of Porous Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia for Hydrogen Energy Systems.”
Nanostructure of the Anodic and Nanomaterials Nanoparticles in Polyelectrolyte Multilayer-by-Layer (LbL) Films
Microstructure and elemental characterizations have indicated that the finish of a coating with a Layer-by-Layer (LbL) film results in a closely multilayered coating with a smoother surface. In this paper, the principles of assembly are discussed together with the properties of nanoparticles and LbL polymeric assembly essential in building hybrid coatings.
