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Business Insider
a day ago
- Automotive
- Business Insider
Vittori Partners with Totum 3D and ShapeUp Studios for Titanium Additive Production
Vittori announced a production partnership with Totum 3D and ShapeUp Studios to design, prototype, and manufacture titanium 3D‑printed components for its three‑phase roadmap: hypercars first, followed by premium eVTOL and electric‑jet programs. The scope covers design‑for‑additive reviews, rapid prototyping, and pilot short‑run builds of 3D‑printed parts. The teams are testing a practical mix of materials—titanium for strength‑to‑weight, stainless and maraging steels for heavy loads, aluminum alloys for light structures, nickel superalloys for hot zones, copper alloy for cooling hardware, and aerospace polymers like PEEK and ULTEM for cabin‑safe components (examples include 316L and 17‑4PH stainless, AlSi10Mg and Scalmalloy aluminum, Inconel 718, and CuCrZr). For larger sections, they pair printed parts with carbon‑fiber panels and honeycomb cores, and any cabin‑facing materials will be qualified to meet aviation flame, smoke, and toxicity standards. Image: Concept rendering of a titanium gearbox housing, illustrating the types of parts under evaluation for Vittori's additive roadmap. 'As others explore aerospace concepts, we're putting titanium parts into production now,' said Carlos Cruz, founder of Vittori. 'Proving hardware on the road first lowers risk and speeds our move to the air. The same printed structures and thermal systems will migrate into our eVTOL and, later, our electric jet.' 'Vittori's road‑to‑air plan is a strong fit for metal additive,' said Stefano Turconi, Head of Totum 3D. 'Common, lightweight architectures reduce part count and lead time while meeting demanding performance targets.' Industry context: public reports note leaders like Christian von Koenigsegg examining aviation concepts. Vittori's approach focuses on production today with third‑party manufacturing and a clear transfer path from road to air. Vittori's AI-hybrid hypercar, the Vittori Turbio—featuring a V12 targeting about 1,100 horsepower and 3D-printed titanium components—is scheduled for unveiling on October 4 in collaboration with Pininfarina. Further design details will be shared at the live event. This announcement comes as Vittori advances its current fundraising round to accelerate prototype production and support its three-phase roadmap from road to air. About Vittori Vittori engineers and builds hyper‑performance machines for land and sky—hypercars now, eVTOL next, and an electric private jet to follow. About Totum 3D Totum 3D provides high-performance material additive design, prototyping, and short-run production for performance-critical applications, delivering streamlined workflows that connect concept, engineering, and manufacturing into a cohesive process. About ShapeUp Studios Shapeup Studios provides Design solution development with shape research, seeking a balance between aerodynamics, lightweight, and tactile finishes in an innovative product development project. This release may include forward‑looking statements. Actual results can differ due to risks including technology, certification, supply chain, financing, and market adoption. This is not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy securities. Contact CEO
Associated Press
19-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Sciaky, Inc. Contracted for Inconel 718 Power Generation Components
Sciaky Starts Production for 700+ lbs of Inconel 718 parts Using Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Technology CHICAGO, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sciaky, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) and leading supplier of industrial metal 3D printing solutions, announced today that it has received an order to produce Inconel 718 parts for a critical power generation project using its cutting-edge additive manufacturing technology. This order involves the deposition of 700+ pounds of Inconel 718, a high-performance nickel-chromium alloy commonly used in demanding environments requiring superior strength and corrosion resistance. With an impressive deposition rate of approximately 4 pounds per hour for this metal (Sciaky's rates for other metals are typically 2-3 times this), Sciaky continues to push the boundaries of additive manufacturing. This deposition rate is a testament to the company's investment in advanced technology, enabling faster production while maintaining the rigorous quality standards required for such materials. Compared to laser and arc additive Inconel 718 deposition methods, which often operate at lower rates, Sciaky's process allows for enhanced efficiency without sacrificing part integrity. 'Our additive manufacturing technology not only enhances production speed but also improves material properties through precise control of the deposition process,' said Scott Phillips, President at Sciaky. 'We are proud to be able to deliver such a significant quantity of high-performance material, leveraging our expertise in additive technologies.' Inconel 718 is known for its applications in industries like aerospace, power generation, and oil and gas, where its ability to withstand extreme conditions is critical. Although the specific end-use and customer for this project cannot be disclosed, the successful completion of this order further solidifies Sciaky's reputation as a trusted partner for advanced material solutions. As the most widely scalable metal additive manufacturing solution in the industry, Sciaky's EBAM systems can produce parts ranging from 8 inches (203 mm) to 20 feet (> 6 meters) in length. EBAM is also the fastest deposition process in the metal additive manufacturing market, with gross deposition rates of up to 40 lbs. (18.14 kg) of metal per hour. EBAM brings quality and control together with IRISS ® – the Interlayer Real-time Imaging and Sensing System, which is the only real-time adaptive control system in the metal 3D printing market that can sense and digitally self-adjust metal deposition with precision and repeatability. This innovative closed-loop control is the primary reason that Sciaky's EBAM 3D printing process delivers consistent part geometry, mechanical properties, microstructure, and metal chemistry, from the first part to the last. About Sciaky, Inc. Sciaky, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries, is a world leader in metal 3D printing technology and EB (electron beam) welding solutions. Our exclusive Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM®) process is the fastest, most cost-effective 3D printing process in the market for large-scale metal parts, allowing manufacturers to save significant time and money over traditional manufacturing and rapid prototyping processes. Sciaky's industry-leading EB welding systems and services meet rigid military specifications to manufacture items such as airframes, jet engines, guided missiles and vehicle parts.
