The investment landscape is changing. What should founders consider to grow their Additive Manufacturing business?
“Capital is going to be hard to come by.” These words were uttered twice in the exact same way in two separate interviews with two financiers of the Additive Manufacturing industry. With a tumultuous...
A look at the strategy that enables General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to reach beyond 75% of 3D printed parts in an aircraft.
With millions of dollars already saved in tooling, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) shares the lessons-learned of their journey with industrial Additive Manufacturing. A meaningful example of their story relates to the completion...
Understanding the infiltration and coating processes for Additive Manufactured parts
Whether it is light or cheap, a 3D printed part delivers value when it performs well. The thing is, achieving that performance often begins and ends at the surface. Ensuring the right surface of...
Focus: Evonik on the role of polymer materials in improving the next generation of 3D printed implants
Anywhere, anytime: someone may get ill or get seriously injured, thus requiring a medical implant. According to a jointly report published by the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) and the American Academy of Orthopedic...
Can ceramic AM add value to the automotive and aerospace industries? From R&D to commercial applications.
As far as ceramic AM is concerned, one vertical industry where the growth potential is assured is the healthcare industry. This comes as no surprise when we know that this vertical industry is the...
(Critical) Challenges raised and solved by high-performance polymers for AM – Key examples in the automotive industry
In an industry where the growth of AM is often highlighted through a strong focus on metals, it should be noted that polymers remain the widely used material group, all applications combined. Industries such...
Software: Is AI the “magic word” designed to make your product design less boring?
In our recap of the year, we observed that technology companies have been continuously working on more robust software solutions across the manufacturing workflow; software solutions that can streamline workflows and integrate with existing...
Dossier: Understanding the complexities and opportunities of Multi-Laser Additive Manufacturing
One thing fans of Star Wars and fans of laser games would likely agree with, is that lasers are super cool. Why? You could ask. Because of speed. More lasers mean more agility and...
“Blockchain technology has just overcome its days of extreme hype.” The journey now needs to converge AM & Sustainability
Just fourteen years ago, blockchain appeared onto the scene of the financial market as the power behind cryptocurrencies. Over time, the technology found its place within supply chains, but was limited to pilot projects...
How to post-process resin 3D printed parts?
Like in almost any Additive Manufacturing process, post-processing is an essential stage that should be conducted to obtain the final 3D printed part with the desired properties in resin 3D printing technologies. Whether we...