Development is not only limited to the process itself. Newly developed material combinations and even gradient compositions allow the manufacturing of functional parts never seen before. Furthermore, new possibilities include the combination of optical thermal and structural components, where material groups with opposing properties can be combined by specific material adaptation (Neef et al. 2019). Using additive design freedom, especially multi-material components with laser-active materials could benefit from this. In Fig. 1.5, a 3D-printed multi-material lens mount is shown. An integration of cooling channels, reducing the part count, bionic, lightweight construction for space applications, and full automation are just some of the future project goals that can be achieved by laser cladding.
Penny Xu
Penny Xu – General Manager, Metal Additive Manufacturing Projects Mr. Penny Xu is a seasoned General Manager and strategic expert in the metal additive manufacturing sector, playing a vital role as a bridge between technology and business. With exceptional macro-perspective and resource integration capabilities, he oversees the commercial deployment and strategic execution of metal AM projects. Mr. Xu’s core responsibility is to deeply engage with cutting-edge market trends and the technical requirements of high-end clients. He excels at pinpointing clients’ core challenges regarding performance, cost, and lead time, and translating these needs into clear and actionable technical briefs. Building on…
