What are the key performance indicators for a good (metal) AM production?
With a 30-year-plus pedigree in the industry, Additive Manufacturing continues to evolve. While it is clear to many that it is no longer just a solution for rapid prototyping, preconceptions regarding its usefulness as...
Lessons from the AM industry’s frontlines
No one is very good at consistently getting market forecasts right. As a matter of fact, every time we tried, we were surprised by the turn of events. However, one thing is certain, at...
Startup Area | 10 Additive Manufacturing companies that turned stealth mode off in 2024
Even though there is an economic downturn affecting the industry, this does not prevent bold entrepreneurs and long-standing companies from trying their luck in the AM market. This year again, several companies made their...
Startup Area | What happened to 3D printing ventures that turned stealth mode off in 2023?
Launching a company or breaking into a new market is one thing; achieving lasting growth is a whole other challenge. In the ever-evolving world of Additive Manufacturing, where innovation meets fierce competition, entrepreneurs are...
10 technology features that shaped the Additive Manufacturing industry in 2024 (Part 2)
Before entering a new year, at 3D ADEPT Media, we have made it a tradition to sit down and discuss highlights, milestones, or solutions that have somehow marked our industry throughout the year. Reasons...
2024 year in review: History repeats itself? (Part 1)
Whenever I sit down to write our “year in review” articles, I can’t help but notice that coincidentally, these articles are prepared right after Formnext – the world’s largest Additive Manufacturing event of the...
Insights into key 3D printing file formats
I have always compared a 3D printing file format to a language that a 3D printer can understand. Just like there are languages different populations can speak, there are 3D printing file formats some...
The imperative of cybersecurity in Additive Manufacturing
Due to its strong reliance on digital data files and connectivity, AM by nature is subject to significant security exposures, from product malfunctions to intellectual property theft and brand risk, along with other new...
The importance of lasers in AM machines
Acknowledged as one of the most effective energy sources, lasers play a crucial role in different fields and Additive Manufacturing is no exception to that. If for many users, lasers are directly associated with...
Approval of medical 3D printed products and their market access
“Just because you can print it doesn’t mean you can use it.”
While the healthcare and medical industries are the first sectors to propel the growth of Additive Manufacturing (AM), this sentence from 3D-Side resonated...