Design Keys: Parts, Not Prints May 31, 2023 Traditional manufacturing principles stress designing for the process. For AM, however, design must encompass the entire process, starting with materials and printing but also consider thermal treatment, machining, chemical post-processing, volumetric and dimensional inspection, and mechanical testing.
3 Trends Toward Mainstream Applications May 18, 2023 The macroeconomic outlook has also taken a toll on the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, with adoption not living up to expectations. This is reflected in the slumping stock prices of publicly traded 3D-printing companies.
How AM Can Help Mitigate Supply Chain Insecurities May 30, 2023 The question is, how can manufacturers mitigate issues related to problems with carbon footprint, supply chains, and labor shortages? Additive manufacturing may be the answer; it has the potential to overcome many of these difficulties.
Industry Experts Forecast Big Gains for AM at RAPID + TCT May 15, 2023 Additive manufacturing takes center stage in Chicago
Digital Technology Is Remaking Manufacturing, Siemens Executive Says May 24, 2023 Digital and Industry 4.0 technology are revamping manufacturing, a trend that will accelerate, the president of Siemens USA said today.
Moving Past People, Planet, Profit January 13, 2023 The manufacturing industry’s continuing efforts to reconcile each element of the triple bottom line
No Room for Error December 21, 2022 When energy infrastructure fails, the cost is often unbearable. Are better design tools the means to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and prepare the world for a more sustainable future?
Additive Manufacturing is Propelling the Next Generation of Space Exploration November 28, 2022 The next frontier includes 3D-printed materials and antennas.
Advanced Manufacturing Transformation November 18, 2022 NASA's John Vickers describes how advanced manufacturing is affecting aerospace.
SME and NAIR Host Aerospace Composites Forum November 18, 2022 The SME Composites Technical Community and the National Institute for Aviation Research co-hosted an Aerospace Composites Forum in July at Wichita State University.