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2020 Medical Additive Manufacturing Yearbook

The inaugural issue of SME’s Medical Additive Manufacturing Yearbook is a comprehensive look at how the emerging technology of additive manufacturing is contributing to better health care today and how it might grow in the future. It includes 26 articles that touches on subjects such as the overall health and growth of the industry to how individuals have been helped with specific technology.
Laura Gilmour,  Global Medical Business Development Manager for EOS

Emerging Trends In Additive Manufacturing for Health Care

May 14, 2020
Using 3D printing, or additive manufacturing (AM), in health care is on the rise, with the market expected to be worth nearly $26 billion by 2022. This growth goes well beyond just prototyping, as AM is already used throughout the industry to solve problems and improve care.
Laura Gilmour,  Global Medical Business Development Manager for EOS
By Laura Gilmour Global Medical Business Development Manager , EOS
Gaurav Manchanda Director, Formlabs Healthcare

State of 3D Printing in Healthcare

May 21, 2020
Formlabs was founded by MIT researchers in 2011, when high-quality 3D printing was inaccessible for most. We’ve now shipped over 50,000 machines while cementing our mission to “expand access to digital fabrication, so anyone can make anything.”
Gaurav Manchanda Director, Formlabs Healthcare
By Gaurav Manchanda Director, Formlabs Healthcare

Outlooks

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Best Foot Forward: Practicality Rules in Additive Manufacturing

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    Additive manufacturing (AM) is an essential tool in the advanced manufacturing toolkit. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET) connected with Ben Wynne, president and CTO of Intrepid Automation, a San Diego-based provider of industrial AM solutions, to discuss how various industries use 3D printing as a new approach to manage the supply chain, enable local production, reduce waste and expand design possibilities.
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    AI Can Elevate Manufacturing Safety, But Accountability Must Stay Human

    Tom Goodmanson, CEO, EcoOnline March 8, 2026
    Manufacturers are asked to do more with less every day. Higher output. Tighter margins. Fewer skilled workers. More regulatory pressure. So, it’s no surprise that AI is gaining traction, including in environmental, health and safety (EHS).
  • LEADERSHIP INNOVATION

    Taking Stock on International Women's Day

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, was established in 1911 to celebrate women’s voices and achievements, as well as raise awareness about discrimination and barriers many face to achieve leadership roles. It’s a time to take stock of progress and the work needed to achieve gender equity. Different voices, views and opinions are the backbone of critical thinking, which is essential to solve manufacturing’s toughest problems.

Technology

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Best Foot Forward: Practicality Rules in Additive Manufacturing

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    Additive manufacturing (AM) is an essential tool in the advanced manufacturing toolkit. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET) connected with Ben Wynne, president and CTO of Intrepid Automation, a San Diego-based provider of industrial AM solutions, to discuss how various industries use 3D printing as a new approach to manage the supply chain, enable local production, reduce waste and expand design possibilities.
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    AI Can Elevate Manufacturing Safety, But Accountability Must Stay Human

    Tom Goodmanson, CEO, EcoOnline March 8, 2026
    Manufacturers are asked to do more with less every day. Higher output. Tighter margins. Fewer skilled workers. More regulatory pressure. So, it’s no surprise that AI is gaining traction, including in environmental, health and safety (EHS).
  • LEADERSHIP INNOVATION

    Taking Stock on International Women's Day

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, was established in 1911 to celebrate women’s voices and achievements, as well as raise awareness about discrimination and barriers many face to achieve leadership roles. It’s a time to take stock of progress and the work needed to achieve gender equity. Different voices, views and opinions are the backbone of critical thinking, which is essential to solve manufacturing’s toughest problems.

Post Processing

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Best Foot Forward: Practicality Rules in Additive Manufacturing

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    Additive manufacturing (AM) is an essential tool in the advanced manufacturing toolkit. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET) connected with Ben Wynne, president and CTO of Intrepid Automation, a San Diego-based provider of industrial AM solutions, to discuss how various industries use 3D printing as a new approach to manage the supply chain, enable local production, reduce waste and expand design possibilities.
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    AI Can Elevate Manufacturing Safety, But Accountability Must Stay Human

    Tom Goodmanson, CEO, EcoOnline March 8, 2026
    Manufacturers are asked to do more with less every day. Higher output. Tighter margins. Fewer skilled workers. More regulatory pressure. So, it’s no surprise that AI is gaining traction, including in environmental, health and safety (EHS).
  • LEADERSHIP INNOVATION

    Taking Stock on International Women's Day

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, was established in 1911 to celebrate women’s voices and achievements, as well as raise awareness about discrimination and barriers many face to achieve leadership roles. It’s a time to take stock of progress and the work needed to achieve gender equity. Different voices, views and opinions are the backbone of critical thinking, which is essential to solve manufacturing’s toughest problems.

Surgery and Orthopedics

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Best Foot Forward: Practicality Rules in Additive Manufacturing

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    Additive manufacturing (AM) is an essential tool in the advanced manufacturing toolkit. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET) connected with Ben Wynne, president and CTO of Intrepid Automation, a San Diego-based provider of industrial AM solutions, to discuss how various industries use 3D printing as a new approach to manage the supply chain, enable local production, reduce waste and expand design possibilities.
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    AI Can Elevate Manufacturing Safety, But Accountability Must Stay Human

    Tom Goodmanson, CEO, EcoOnline March 8, 2026
    Manufacturers are asked to do more with less every day. Higher output. Tighter margins. Fewer skilled workers. More regulatory pressure. So, it’s no surprise that AI is gaining traction, including in environmental, health and safety (EHS).
  • LEADERSHIP INNOVATION

    Taking Stock on International Women's Day

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, was established in 1911 to celebrate women’s voices and achievements, as well as raise awareness about discrimination and barriers many face to achieve leadership roles. It’s a time to take stock of progress and the work needed to achieve gender equity. Different voices, views and opinions are the backbone of critical thinking, which is essential to solve manufacturing’s toughest problems.

Dental

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Best Foot Forward: Practicality Rules in Additive Manufacturing

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    Additive manufacturing (AM) is an essential tool in the advanced manufacturing toolkit. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET) connected with Ben Wynne, president and CTO of Intrepid Automation, a San Diego-based provider of industrial AM solutions, to discuss how various industries use 3D printing as a new approach to manage the supply chain, enable local production, reduce waste and expand design possibilities.
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    AI Can Elevate Manufacturing Safety, But Accountability Must Stay Human

    Tom Goodmanson, CEO, EcoOnline March 8, 2026
    Manufacturers are asked to do more with less every day. Higher output. Tighter margins. Fewer skilled workers. More regulatory pressure. So, it’s no surprise that AI is gaining traction, including in environmental, health and safety (EHS).
  • LEADERSHIP INNOVATION

    Taking Stock on International Women's Day

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, was established in 1911 to celebrate women’s voices and achievements, as well as raise awareness about discrimination and barriers many face to achieve leadership roles. It’s a time to take stock of progress and the work needed to achieve gender equity. Different voices, views and opinions are the backbone of critical thinking, which is essential to solve manufacturing’s toughest problems.

Tech Helping People

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Best Foot Forward: Practicality Rules in Additive Manufacturing

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    Additive manufacturing (AM) is an essential tool in the advanced manufacturing toolkit. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET) connected with Ben Wynne, president and CTO of Intrepid Automation, a San Diego-based provider of industrial AM solutions, to discuss how various industries use 3D printing as a new approach to manage the supply chain, enable local production, reduce waste and expand design possibilities.
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    AI Can Elevate Manufacturing Safety, But Accountability Must Stay Human

    Tom Goodmanson, CEO, EcoOnline March 8, 2026
    Manufacturers are asked to do more with less every day. Higher output. Tighter margins. Fewer skilled workers. More regulatory pressure. So, it’s no surprise that AI is gaining traction, including in environmental, health and safety (EHS).
  • LEADERSHIP INNOVATION

    Taking Stock on International Women's Day

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, was established in 1911 to celebrate women’s voices and achievements, as well as raise awareness about discrimination and barriers many face to achieve leadership roles. It’s a time to take stock of progress and the work needed to achieve gender equity. Different voices, views and opinions are the backbone of critical thinking, which is essential to solve manufacturing’s toughest problems.

Digital Technologies

  • MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Best Foot Forward: Practicality Rules in Additive Manufacturing

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    Additive manufacturing (AM) is an essential tool in the advanced manufacturing toolkit. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET) connected with Ben Wynne, president and CTO of Intrepid Automation, a San Diego-based provider of industrial AM solutions, to discuss how various industries use 3D printing as a new approach to manage the supply chain, enable local production, reduce waste and expand design possibilities.
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

    AI Can Elevate Manufacturing Safety, But Accountability Must Stay Human

    Tom Goodmanson, CEO, EcoOnline March 8, 2026
    Manufacturers are asked to do more with less every day. Higher output. Tighter margins. Fewer skilled workers. More regulatory pressure. So, it’s no surprise that AI is gaining traction, including in environmental, health and safety (EHS).
  • LEADERSHIP INNOVATION

    Taking Stock on International Women's Day

    Amy Bryson March 8, 2026
    International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, was established in 1911 to celebrate women’s voices and achievements, as well as raise awareness about discrimination and barriers many face to achieve leadership roles. It’s a time to take stock of progress and the work needed to achieve gender equity. Different voices, views and opinions are the backbone of critical thinking, which is essential to solve manufacturing’s toughest problems.