3D Printing/Additive manufacturing

Rapid prototyping has other applications within the construction industry, though, primarily in the areas of new product development and automated construction - image courtesy of Seek Visibilty

Rapid prototyping quickly becoming the standard in construction

The Smart Factory Podcast

MAPP aims to address the challenges and opportunities surrounding advanced powder processes through an ambitious interdisciplinary research programme.

Leadership & Strategy

What does it take to make additive manufacturing mainstream

The sun rises over the Liverpool Exhibition Centre as Day 2 of the Expo kicks off. Image courtesy of the Manufacturer.

Digital Transformation

Day 2 of the Smart Factory Expo gets going

A lightweight aluminium structure with a triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) lattice - image courtesy of CFAM.

Innovation

Additive manufacturing: the next layer

Digital technologies are transforming manufacturing processes and supply chain communication.

Digital Transformation

The crucial element digitalisation ignores

Decanting metal powder into a container for delivery – cleanroom levels of packing are just one of many examples of LPW’s attention to detail in their pursuit of quality.

Innovation

LPW: mastering manufacturing metals of the future

Gas is important for AM, from powder production through the build-up process to post-manufacturing processing - image courtesy of Linde

Digital Transformation

Holistic approach to additive manufacturing

A 3D printer uses filament to fabricate and object. Image courtesy of Wikipedia - Z22.

BASF expands in 3D printing with new acquisition

PTC CEO Jim Heppelmann at LiveWorx 2017 - image courtesy of PTC

Innovation

Creating a smart connected product from the beginning

Superbugs Hospital corridor Healthcare Innovation

Innovation

UK start-up creates world-first form of plastic