Additive manufacturing (or 3D printing) performs well in prototyping, where speed and flexibility outweigh cost and throughput constraints. Problems begin when those same designs move into production.

IN3DTEC delivers metal additive production from prototyping to mass manufacturing, focusing on process control, cost reduction, and batch consistency. The company operates under ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 ...

GranuTools enhances powder understanding by offering cutting-edge physical characterization tools. Integrating years of experience in scientific instrumentation with fundamental studies on powder ...

"Additive Manufacturing as a Secondary Process" provides a comprehensive overview of the way in which manufacturers can use additive manufacturing (AM) as a secondary, or indirect, process such as ...

Metal Additive Manufacturing Surges Amid Technological Advancements and Strategic Industry Collaborations Additive ...

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, has had a major impact on the contemporary design and production process. First developed in 1988 with the aim of allowing for rapid prototyping, ...

Prof Dermot Brabazon explains additive manufacturing, and how data processing and M2M communication could revolutionise the way complex high-performance products are made. There are many ...