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 ...

A federal lawsuit and new scrutiny from Mexico’s tequila regulator have upended the booming “additive-free” tequila movement, calling into question how transparency claims are used on bottles and in ...

Advantages of additive manufacturing over others are the speed, low labor cost, customization ability, and the ability to make highly complex geometric designs. Disadvantages include the ...

HEIDENHAIN is a world-leading provider of encoders, machine controls, touch probes, digital readouts and metrology solutions—empowering engineer...READ MORE A donut-shaped machine tool component ...

Additive manufacturing creates an object from a computer-aided design (CAD) model by fusing a material - often metal or plastic - layer by layer. The method is precise and repeatable, and can be used ...

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 ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. The manufacturing industry has established practices for product development, production and ...

Vyomesh Joshi, CEO of 3D Systems, sees a long runway for additive manufacturing, says materials are a key area for innovation and outlines how the industry will evolve in an interview with ZDNet. The ...

An in-depth look at the key 3D printing trends of 2025, from market shifts to industrial adoption, defense, and aerospace.

The conversation has shifted to highlight producers that omit glycerin, sweeteners, and other additives in their product. But is additive-free the only indicator of quality? In 2012 Grover and Scarlet ...