Does your software enable production?
While many Additive Manufacturing (AM) users rely on AM for prototyping purposes, the ultimate dream remains to achieve (series/high-volume) production in a repeatable and...
Post-processing | The use of 3D scanning in Additive Manufacturing
If you work in the engineering field, you are probably already familiar with 3D scanning, this process that consists in capturing a physical subject...
Antimicrobial Additives in 3D printing filaments: Transforming industries through hygiene solutions
In industries where hygiene is paramount, such as healthcare, food processing, and aerospace, the incorporation of antimicrobial additives into 3D printing filaments has become...
Software | Areas where design automation for Additive Manufacturing makes sense
With the increasing need to create complex 3D printed parts, it makes sense to rely on a design approach that is not manual. Indeed,...
METAL AM | Ultrasonic usage in AM: “Ultrasonic and AM” vs “Ultrasonic AM”
Remember when we told you that, sometimes long-time existing processes or technologies can help refine and enhance production processes? Among the wide range of...
Differences in the pace of AM adoption across regions: The Lithoz case
Last year, when machine manufacturer Thermwood launched its Cut Layer Additive solution, an Additive Manufacturing process that does not 3D print, the machine received...
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...
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...
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...
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...