Business | The “fall and rise” of desktop 3D printing
3D printing may have started with desktop 3D printers but the current demand for more industrial applications is raising a lot of debates on...
Download the May/June 2024 edition of 3D ADEPT Mag
This new edition of 3D ADEPT Mag is a reminder that sometimes, real-life principles can unconsciously be applied to manufacturing concepts. Some people often...
How does AM transform aircraft design and production today?
It is no secret that an aircraft is a complex system that involves a long list of interior and exterior components designed to maintain...
Using composites to replace metal parts in Additive Manufacturing: when and how?
Metal 3D printing has proven so many times its efficiency across applications that it’s almost always mentioned as the route to go in demanding...
Business: Lease? Buy? Subscribe? The pros and cons of different acquisition models of industrial 3D printing equipment.
“I know we need an industrial 3D printer but I am not sure if we will be able to amortize the cost of such...
The use of aluminum in Additive Manufacturing: challenges and opportunities
Metal Additive Manufacturing applications are filled with examples that involve the use of titanium, Inconel and recently, pure copper. As we are exploring the...
The quest to avoid or minimize support structures in Additive Manufacturing
There are two types of people working with 3D printed parts: those who know how to deal with support structures and those who don’t....
Can Additive Manufacturing (AM) deliver “faulty” implications for its “green” credentials? (Part 3)
I remember the very first interviews I conducted in the AM industry. As a newcomer, I didn't have enough distance to analyze things. Therefore,...
Key areas of focus in the application of ESG by AM companies (Part 2)
The first part of this dossier shed light on the importance of implementing an ESG strategy taking into account the legislation that applies to...
AM Companies must get started on their ESG journey. Here is how. (Part 1)
For a long time, sustainability in our industry has been focusing on environmental concerns only. As time goes by, conversations with investors and VC...