So, wire arc additive manufacturing, or WAAM as folks in the know call it, is pretty neat. It’s basically a fancy way to ...
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 ...
The additive manufacturing world’s big news in 2023—the merger between Stratasys, the No.1 additive company (based on 2022 revenues) and Desktop Metal, the No. 4 company—turned into a nothingburger ...
Editor’s note: This is the first article in a two-part series exploring additive manufacturing. The Pentagon has poured unprecedented funds into additive manufacturing as a potential game-changer for ...
Additive manufacturing has long been seen as a go-to for prototyping. But today, it’s something far more integral: It's a driver of scalable innovation and, increasingly, a viable method for ...
Thought LeadersProf. Bo ChenProfessor in MaterialsUniversity of Southampton Prof. Bo Chen, a Professor in Materials at the University of Southampton, UK, focuses on the structural integrity and ...
In recent years, reshoring has evolved from a strategic consideration to a central priority for both policymakers and businesses. A combination of supply chain disruptions, rising import costs, and ...
As additive manufacturing (AM) parts become more complex, so does the testing. To accommodate the testing of AM metal parts, Plastometrex uses profilometry-based indentation plastometry (PIP). PIP can ...