AP&T provides a case study of the work it did at a plant in Italy of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (now Stellantis).
To address the changing requirements of component post-finishing processes, a closer collaboration between CAM and AM is needed.
Amorphous metals are ideal for medical devices created with 3D printing.
Robots simply are not used as widely as they could be, due to persistent barriers.
New materials for 3D printing are rapidly evolving.
CESMII – The Smart Manufacturing Institute said it added GE Digital to its ranks of partners and members.
Additive manufacturing manufacturers are beginning to refocus on innovation where the additive process begins—metal powder.
Light vehicles will be so different by 2035, experts aren’t even sure we’ll still call them “cars.” Perhaps “personal mobility devices.” More important will be the radical changes to the manufacturing of automotive parts.
San Jose, Calif., company Sakuu Corp. is preparing to make its own batteries of ceramic and pure lithium and sell its AM technology later this year.
Companies that integrate an additive strategy into their supply chains are going to be well positioned for the future.
