Additive manufacturing hasn't proved, at scale, that it can produce parts that meet requirements, pass certification and still make economic sense.

A review synthesizes finite element modeling, artificial intelligence and digital-twin research for additive manufacturing of ...

Understanding simulation for 3D printing and its benefits for engineers. The are few items in the engineer’s toolkit with more practical value than simulation. Grouped under the broad heading of ...

HP’s François Minec discusses the production economics, software integration and design capabilities needed to scale polymer ...

How additive manufacturing achieved success with mass production. How manufacturing plants best leverage additive technology. Competitive advantage may depend on deploying additive. At RAPID + TCT ...

Manufacturing tooling, a primary use of 3D printing for manufacturers, was always the sweet spot for adopting additive.

Understanding where and how simulation applies to metal 3D printing, including its limitations. Metal additive manufacturing (AM) generally involves highly complex parts made from high-cost materials, ...

If you imagine how a bee might build a honeycomb, then you understand the basic premise for how additive manufacturing works, according to Robert Willig, CEO of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, ...

Additive and subtractive manufacturing are two different, yet related, approaches to creating parts and finished products. Both types of manufacturing can be quite valuable to companies as part of the ...

A new Frontiers in Materials research collection reveals how machine learning, melt pool physics, auxetic metamaterials, and ...

Additive manufacturing (AM) is changing how the world makes everything from heart valves to jet engine components. Standards ...

The AM process begins with a digital design, usually created using computer-aided design (CAD) software, which is then sliced into thin layers. Depending on the specific AM technique, material may be ...