(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...
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;...
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...
“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...
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...
Understanding the wave of lay-offs in the AM industry and where the current demand for talent lies
With the development of smart devices, 3D printing, robotics, AI, 5G, quantum computing and the Internet of Things, day-to-day work in manufacturing is continually...
Olaf Diegel and John Barnes on the little wins of the 2022 AM market, and questions AM users are asking themselves
“Any destination in the AM maturity model is the perfect place where to be.”
Taking one’s first steps into AM or evolving in this industry...
AM Shapers: the triple bottom line and the confluence of forces changing the manufacturing landscape of (3D printed) valves
Given the present economic situation, it’s hard to have a decent conversation about oil and gas without having to complain about current price fluctuation....
Precious Metals AM in Jewelry: the ideal business case in regard to circular economy, but a sector that struggles to scale up. Why?
One of the very first additive manufacturing applications in the jewelry industry dates back to 2008: a ring 3D printed in gold, one of...
Can Additive Manufacturing play a role in driving hydrogen fueled gas turbines?
To avoid climate disaster, billions of dollars are invested in hydrogen, which should meet a quarter of our energy needs by 2050. To enable...