Making 3D printing sustainable requires more than recyclable materials and energy-efficient equipment; it requires that we rethink the status quo.
There are parallels in how industry and healthcare adapt to digital technology—and some interesting differences.
The dramatic growth in the number of universities with sustained AM research programs and associated curricula also means that many of these graduating students have even played a direct role in advancing the technology.
Is additive manufacturing’s carbon footprint smaller than those of traditional manufacturing methods?
CAD/CAM improves generative design, print simulation, path programming and process control in additive manufacturing.
Additive manufacturing is this month’s focus in Manufacturing Engineering. As you’ll read in this month’s pages, AM is spreading its reach even as there are challenges to more widespread adoption.
Makers of new machines and materials for additive manufacturing are touting their products for the niches they fill—tool making and machine shop production, for example. They’re also talking about sustainability.
Additive Manufacturing is maturing with a breadth of new technologies, applications and industry expertise.
Kip Hanson of Manufacturing Engineering speaks withDavid Leigh, CTO at 3D Systems and a pioneer of 3D printing.
Jennifer Coyne leverages an impressive career in the rail sector to help industrialize additive manufacturing
