Entry #9 - October 15th 2013

Amaze project aims to take 3D printing 'into metal age'

BBC

28 institutions have come together to create new metal components which are lighter stronger and cheaper than the conventional parts.  This project is called the AMAZE project, a "loose" acronym for Additive Manufacturing Aiming Towards Zero Waste and Efficient Production of High-Tech products.  3D printers have taken the design of plastic products to the next level.  Printing metal parts would save an enormous amount of waste product and money.  At the AMAZE team's launch on tuesday they unveiled Tungsten alloy components that can under go temperatures of up to 3,000C.  When printing 3D metal parts the company will save so much money and waste they will have enough to get more of a quantity and more quality care in their product.

I think that this is a great idea because it will save money and be more environmentally friendly.  I think that this Product will revolutionize the industry because the parts that are made from this are extremely robust, lightweight, and can withstand extreme temperatures.  If this becomes a success it will help the environment because "to produce one kilo of metal, you use one kilo - not 20 kilos," says Esa's Franco Ongaro.  I agree that this is an important product because it will not only save money by reducing waste but it will reduce fuel costs by being lighter.