Tag: 3D Printing
Approach from EPC Perspective
In this article, JGC addresses the challenges surrounding valve interlocking devices, highlight discrepancies between components and the need for collaborative solutions.
3DX Industries Upgrades Additive Manufacturing Print Lab
3DX Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer specializing in additive and subtractive manufacturing, is pleased to announce substantial equipment upgrades to its 3D print lab.
Lincoln Electric’s Additive Manufacturing Solution Works with Chevron To Accelerate Refinery...
Lincoln Electric utilized its proprietary large-scale, metal 3D printing solution to deliver just-in-time parts to Chevron USA to help bring a refinery back online according to schedule.
Neles Reaches 3D Printing Milestone
Neles recently delivered their first valve with a 3D printed valve body for field testing. With exception to the body, the valve is a standard T5-series ball valve constructed of stainless steel materials.
Valve Created Using 3D Printing Technology
Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) and Fortum have carried out a joint test of the first valve featuring a 3D printed housing at the Olkiluoto nuclear power plant.
DNV GL’s new R&D facility to focus on 3D printing
The international accredited registrar DNV GL has set-up an R&D centre in Singapore to accelerate the use of 3D-printed technology within the oil and gas industry.
3D printing useful for hydraulic valves
Metal 3D printing hasn’t gained widespread application in the hydraulics sector because of all the challenges associated with high pressure.
Emerson to use 3D printing for control valves
Emerson Electric Co.’s EMR Process Management unit, all part of Missouri-based Emerson, has entered into a Research Collaboration Agreement with Singapore-based Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to manufacture industrial control valves using 3D printing methods.
GE Oil & Gas making 3D printed control valves
GE Oil & Gas, with branches in North and South America, recently expanding its 3D printing capabilities by introducing the first metal 3D printers to its operating plant in Kariwa, Japan.
NASA “Made in Space” 3-D parts printing
NASA has begun funding a start-up that is looking to begin producing the first functioning zero gravity 3-D printers. While the company “Made in Space” already has a prototype at the International Space Station (ISS), a new model is expected to launch to the ISS on March 23, 2016.