Often when manufacturers hear 3D printing, they imagine hobbyists at home printing personal phone stands and mini figurines in their office. However, the technology has moved far beyond that, and the term additive manufacturing stirs up different connotations, although they are one and the same.
The use of additive manufacturing is rapidly growing across the sector from automotive to aerospace, and more businesses are reaping the benefits of the technology.
This supplement from The Manufacturer explores the current additive manufacturing landscape and those who are utilising it successfully.
As digital transformation continues to reshape the sector, might additive manufacturing become one of the tools helping manufacturers innovate and stay competitive?
What’s inside the supplement
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A beginners guide to additive manufacturing
This guide outlines where manufacturers can start, the benefits to reap and the pitfalls to avoid when beginning to implement additive manufacturing.
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Case studies: where AM is being used with the sector
The use of additive manufacturing is rapidly growing across the sector from automotive to aerospace. The Manufacturer breaks down some of the most recent case studies.
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A breakdown of industrial 3D printing technologies
3D printing is creating a whole new world for design engineers, enabling rapid creation of functional prototypes and end use parts. However, it is far from a one-size fits-all technology.
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Unlocking students’ creativity using additive manufacturing
Design and Technology Association, explores how additive manufacturing is unlocking creativity in primary classroom across the country.
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