Items Tagged with 'additive manufacturing'

Additive manufacturing (AM), often referred to as 3D printing, has changed how metallic components are designed and produced, enabling layer-by-layer fabrication directly from digital models. 

Caracol announces the acquisition of IP and robotic machine configuration assets from the additive division of Hans Weber Maschinenfabrik GmbH, a German leader in extrusion technology with over 100 years’ industrial machinery excellence.

America Makes and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announced the release of the September 2025 Gaps Progress Report.

As high-performance industries adopt additive manufacturing (AM), the demand for harmonized standards is growing. This drives organizations and regulatory bodies to develop consistent protocols, moving away from conflicting standards.

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.

The 13th Annual Members Meeting and Exchange (MMX), hosted by America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, was held August 5–6 in Canfield, OH.

America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing (AM) Innovation Institute, announced the recipients of its 2025 Ambassador Awards and Distinguished Collaborator Award at the annual Members Meeting and Exchange (MMX) event held on August 5-6 in Youngstown, OH.

Small to medium manufacturers like Marlin Steel lead a shifting industrial landscape. While traditional large-scale production relied on economies of scale and centralization, modern companies focus on precision, customization, and sustainability.

Large Format Additive Manufacturing (LFAM) is revolutionizing industries like aerospace and automotive by enabling the efficient production of complex parts with reduced waste. As its use expands in critical sectors, quality assurance must shift from a mere checkpoint to a comprehensive strategy that ensures reliability and builds trust in printed components.

Many subcontract bureaus prioritize cost and delivery times over the essential need for high-quality output, hindering the adoption of Additive manufacturing (AM) for functional components. A shift in focus is needed, making quality a fundamental requirement for successful AM integration in production.