Sebastian Storch, Detmar Nellessen, Guenther Schaefer and Rolf Reiter
Metal‐based powder systems for selective laser sintering applications provide flexibility in the part geometry and promise a high quality profile regarding their material…
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Metal‐based powder systems for selective laser sintering applications provide flexibility in the part geometry and promise a high quality profile regarding their material technologies characteristic. In this field of application, materials have to fulfil high demands on their properties already in the conceptual phase of development. For the integration of selective laser sintered parts into the development process, determining their properties using material engineering methods is absolutely essential. This paper concerns with the methods of material analysis, the particular material properties of sintered metals and finally with the description of the properties of the powder systems EOS DirectSteel 20 and 3D Laser Form ST100 in comparison to conventional materials used in automotive engines and power trains.
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The purpose of this LOEX‐of‐the‐West keynote is to discuss ways to think about the future and the future of libraries.
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Purpose
The purpose of this LOEX‐of‐the‐West keynote is to discuss ways to think about the future and the future of libraries.
Design/methodology/approach
Bringing in poems and meaningful paragraphs from other authors to illustrate his message, the author adopts the structure of a musical symphony to organize his presentation.
Findings
While the future may be impossible to predict accurately, the paper considers several possible futures for libraries.
Originality/value
The paper provides a futurist perspective on the potential role of libraries in the society of the future.