Colin Spellacy

Colin Spellacy is the Head of Sales at Rösler UK. AM Solutions is part of the Rösler Group, which has been a leading expert in the field of surface finishing for more than 80 years, and offers the most extensive portfolio of mass finishing systems, shot blasting, consumables, and services in the world. Renowned companies from a wide range of industrial sectors trust in Rösler products and services. AM Solutions was created from this rich heritage to apply the knowledge and expertise gleaned from eight decades working in traditional manufacturing processes to the emerging and disruptive area of additive manufacturing. AM Solutions’ specialist team is able to design an AM post-processing system that is perfectly suited to specific applications. www.solutions-for-am.com.

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Why Additive Manufacturing Must Mature to Deliver on Its Promise

It’s tempting to think of AM quality as a wholly unique challenge. In truth, many of the issues are identical to those in traditional manufacturing.
Colin Spellacy
September 6, 2025

Additive manufacturing (AM) has long intrigued engineers with its design freedom and rapid prototyping. However, as it shifts to full-scale production, quality has become a critical bottleneck. Meeting the consistency, functionality, and cost expectations of conventional manufacturing is essential, making finishing as important as printing.


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