AM is used in everything from aerospace and automotive to consumer products. But some of the earliest and most significant applications are in healthcare. To this end, the theme of this month’s Manufacturing Engineering is medical machining.
Applications and new players are on the rise, but challenges remain—including financial concerns.
Laser micro-cutting can increase precision and enable contactless cutting for machines, leading to higher-quality products.
When it comes to materials, artificial intelligence can automate the screening process, simulate the performance of different materials and identify the best option.