Oak Ridge National Laboratory adopts Phase3D’s Fringe solution to qualify additively manufactured materials

“By leveraging Fringe Research, we aim to support the advancement of additive manufacturing and unlock its full potential for critical applications.”

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Phase3D is providing Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) with in situ process monitoring technologies to help with the qualification of additively manufactured materials, specifically for nuclear energy applications. The ORNL will integrate the Fringe imaging system with its Renishaw AM250 metal 3D printer.  

“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 unlock its full potential for critical applications.”

The Fringe system works by measuring every layer of every build to detect defects and improve overall performance levels. The Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy’s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies (AMMT) program will complete the work. The Department is hoping that through this adoption, researchers will be able to ensure the quality and integrity of AM-produced parts.