• PermiAM, developed by Elementum 3D and Astrobotic, and soon accessible through Dyndrite’s LPBF Pro software enables LPBF engineers to 3D print to different parameter strategies within different volumes of the same part to allow for precise coolant flow, while maintaining structural integrity.
• New dual use capability increases performance for hypersonics, rocket engines, data centers and next-gen propulsion systems where thermal protection is critical.
• Elementum3D awarded an AFWERX contract to develop a proof-of-concept automation workflow which applies PermiAM to complex geometries with Dyndrite, to identify and develop real-world, dual use applications.
• The companies are currently seeking candidates from the defense and space sectors for phase II development of real-world applications.

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SEATTLE, WA, March 13, 2025— Today Dyndrite™, provider of the GPU-accelerated computation engine used to create next-generation digital manufacturing hardware and software, announced its Dyndrite LPBF Pro end-user software has been chosen by Elementum3D to integrate the company’s PermiAM® controlled permeability process, enabling Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) engineers to manufacture parts with porous and solid sections within a single build, enabling precise coolant flow while eliminating the need for assembly and reducing potential points of failure.

PermiAM® is a patent-pending additive manufacturing (AM) technology developed collaboratively by Masten Space Systems (now Astrobotic) and Elementum 3D. The technique enables the creation of metal components that seamlessly integrate regions of controlled permeability with fully dense structures within a single part. This capability is particularly advantageous in hypersonic applications and rocket engine injectors. Controlling part porosity during the production process allows engineers to construct customized fluid control systems with optimised performance for extreme applications, while simplifying design steps and cutting costs. The successful application of PermiAM was demonstrated through hot fire testing of a PermiAM-based 3D-printed fuel injector, marking a significant advancement in AM for aerospace applications.

Beyond aerospace, PermiAM holds potential for industries requiring intricate fluid control components, such as commercial jet engines and automotive fuel injection systems , and data center cooling applications. By enabling the fabrication of parts with tailored permeability, this technology offers new possibilities for optimizing performance and efficiency in various engineering applications. 

PermiAM will be integrated within Dyndrite LPBF Pro software as a plug-in allowing engineers to easily apply PermiAM to parts in far more complex ways, such as on curved 3D paths, amorphous geometries, and as functionally graded transitions between porous and solid materials. The companies will also partner in the testing and validating of physical printed demonstrators.

"Integrating PermiAM into Dyndrite LPBF Pro is a significant step forward in making advanced permeability-controlled metal AM at scale a reality,” said Dr. Jacob Nuechterlein, President & Founder of Elementum 3D. “Dyndrite’s computational approach to additive manufacturing enables the precise control needed to fully leverage PermiAM’s capabilities, unlocking new possibilities for industries ranging from aerospace and defense to energy and beyond. Just as our work with Masten led to groundbreaking developments, this collaboration with Dyndrite will help push the boundaries of what’s possible with metal 3D printing, bringing next-generation materials and manufacturing techniques to real-world applications.”

"This is what the future of digital manufacturing looks like—software defined materials working to push the boundaries of what’s possible,” said Harshil Goel Founder and CEO of Dyndrite. “By enabling and scaling Elementum 3D’s PermiAM technology into Dyndrite LPBF Pro, we’re giving engineers and manufacturers unprecedented control over material properties, enabling production of concepts once thought impossible. This is a game-changer for industries like defense, aerospace, and energy, where extreme performance demands extreme innovation and control."

The PermiAM plug-in for Dyndrite LPBF Pro will be made available through Elementum3D. 

Elementum 3D has received an AFWERK contract to commercialize the PermiAM solution for defense applications. The companies are currently seeking candidates, ideally from the space and/or defense (US Airforce) sectors for the next phase of development which involves working on real-world applications. Interested parties are invited to contact Dyndrite or Elementum3D for consideration.

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Figure 1: Using Dyndrite LPBF Pro, AM engineers can leverage PermiAM® to produce porous metal structures with tunable properties. The process has been tested in a variety of materials, including aluminum, nickel, and copper alloys.

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About Dyndrite:

Dyndrite’s mission is to fundamentally change how geometry is created, transformed and transmitted on a computer. Our Accelerated Computation Engine (ACE) is the world’s first (geometry agnostic), multi-threaded, GPU-accelerated Geometry Engine. We create and license tools that give companies the power, freedom and control necessary to deliver on the potential of digital manufacturing.

 Dyndrite LPBF Pro is the company’s flagship application, a powerful software solution designed to enhance the capabilities of Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) for metal 3D printing. It provides users with previously unattainable part printing capabilities, accelerated build rates, and unprecedented productivity. The software aims to improve precision, traceability, and repeatability, streamlining processes and pushing the boundaries of additive manufacturing. 

Investors include Gradient Ventures, Google’s AI-focused Investment Fund and former Autodesk CEO Carl Bass. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. Dyndrite was named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer for 2021. 

For more information visit: www.dyndrite.com

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About Elementum3D

Elementum 3D specializes in materials and process development and creating advanced metal alloys and metal ceramic composites. Elementum 3D developed and patented its reactive additive manufacturing (RAM) materials technology, enabling high-performance materials printing which has not been previously possible. The company has several novel feedstock powders with printing parameters available for purchase, and it excels in developing custom materials tailored for specific applications. Elementum3D provides the materials freedom to help companies around the world in their quest to increase product strength, durability, and performance, while reducing weight and cost. Find and follow Elementum 3D on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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