Phase3D is providing the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in situ process monitoring technologies that will help support the qualification of additively manufactured materials for nuclear energy applications. Phase3D’s Fringe imaging system will be integrated into ORNL’s Renishaw AM250 metal 3D printer, enabling the adaptation of Fringe Research's in-situ monitoring technology intended for nuclear applications. This marks a significant milestone in the advancement of AM processes for high-performance materials and its proliferation into the nuclear industry.
Phase3D’s in-situ monitoring product measures every layer of every build to identify anomalies and improve performance. The work will be done through the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies (AMMT) Program of the Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy.
Phase3D's Fringe Research system, which is renowned for its precision and reliability to measure powder bed surfaces, will be adapted on a Renishaw AM250 at ORNL. Fringe Research will rapidly measure surface anomalies to enable researchers to ensure the quality and integrity of AM produced parts.
"We are thrilled to work with Oak Ridge National Laboratory on this project," said Dr. Niall O'Dowd, founder and CEO of Phase3D. "By leveraging Fringe Research, we aim to support the advancement of additive manufacturing and unlocking its full potential for critical applications."
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