So, wire arc additive manufacturing, or WAAM as folks in the know call it, is pretty neat. It’s basically a fancy way to ...

Historically, the evolution of aerospace materials processing has been driven by the unyielding quest for lighter, stronger, and more durable materials. From the initial days of wood and fabric in ...

Additive manufacturing (AM) has witnessed tremendous growth as its focus has shifted from prototypes to end-use functional parts. However, the industry has a set of critical production challenges, ...

"We have successfully transformed what was once a logistical and financial burden into a high-value asset that directly ...

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 ...

Last week, Collins Aerospace celebrated a 9,000-square-foot expansion of its additive manufacturing facility. The site is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. The $14 million expansion of the facility ...

Additive manufacturing enthusiasts, about 10 years ago, described a dream where 3D printing rose from rapid prototyping and design into a large-scale production technology. In 2024, financial ...

Over the past decade, 3-D printing has transformed from a hobbyist or prototyping tool into an industrial-grade production process, referred to as additive manufacturing. Today, additively ...

The Biden Administration's new package of aid for the nation's manufacturing SMEs called Additive Manufacturing Forward aims to promote innovation and adoption of additive manufacturing (3D printing) ...

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 ...