Additive Manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing as it’s known by many, is a technology that has been around for a number of decades. Over the past few years, it has come to prominence with more manufacturing technology providers venturing into the world of AM machinery. Deputy Editor, Tom Lane, takes a look at how this technology is changing the way manufacturers think about production.
There are many uses for additive manufacturing (AM) technologies that undoubtedly aid the manufacturing process. The advantages of rapid prototyping to speed up the design process and the many lightweight AM materials that can be used, as well as the ability to reimagine how a product, part or process can be refined for a specific…
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