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How can you benefit from additive manufacturing technologies?

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Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is a process of creating objects by depositing layers of material on top of each other. AM offers many benefits for manufacturing engineering, such as reducing waste, increasing flexibility, enhancing performance, and enabling innovation. In this article, you will learn how you can benefit from AM technologies in your manufacturing engineering projects.

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Georgi Georgiev

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1 What is additive manufacturing?

AM is a broad term that encompasses various technologies and applications. It is based on the principle of building objects layer by layer, using a digital model as a guide, and the materials used can be plastic, metal, ceramic, or even biological. Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is the process of extruding a heated filament of plastic through a nozzle and depositing it on a platform, following a predefined path. Selective laser sintering (SLS) uses a laser to fuse powdered material together, forming solid layers. Stereolithography (SLA) employs a laser to cure liquid resin into solid layers. Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) uses a laser to fuse metal powder together, forming solid layers. Each AM technology has its own advantages and limitations depending on the material, accuracy, speed, and cost.

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2 How can AM reduce waste?

One of the main benefits of AM is that it can reduce the amount of material waste generated during manufacturing. Unlike traditional methods that rely on cutting, drilling, or machining, AM only uses the material that is needed for the final product. This means that there is less scrap, less energy consumption, and less environmental impact. AM can also reduce the need for inventory and transportation, as products can be made on-demand and closer to the customers.

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Syahid Sobbery

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FOR NPI AM can reduce waste by creating prototype tool and jig instead using conventional method that high cost in material and manufacturing processing.

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3 How can AM increase flexibility?

Another benefit of AM is that it can increase the flexibility and customization of manufacturing. AM allows you to create complex shapes and geometries that are difficult or impossible to achieve with conventional methods. You can also modify and optimize your designs easily, without requiring expensive molds or tools. AM enables you to create products that are tailored to specific needs and preferences, such as personalized medical devices, customized jewelry, or unique art pieces.

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Georgi Georgiev

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AM can be your shortcut to error free process optimization. It enables you with creative poke-yoke designs and jigs for practical optimizations without "concerns" for cost and dealing with expensive rework till you reach the finished state. And it provides speed - sometimes waiting for weeks for a jig that fails in the end may cost you in the thousands.

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4 How can AM enhance performance?

AM can also enhance the performance and functionality of your products, by improving their strength, durability, weight, and aesthetics. AM can create products that have internal structures, such as honeycombs or lattices, that can reduce weight and increase stiffness. AM can also create products that have integrated features, such as sensors, electronics, or cooling channels, that can improve functionality and efficiency. AM can also create products that have smooth surfaces, intricate details, or organic shapes, that can improve appearance and ergonomics.

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5 How can AM enable innovation?

Finally, AM can enable innovation and creativity in your manufacturing engineering projects, by allowing you to explore new possibilities and solutions. AM can help you to prototype and test your ideas quickly and cheaply, without compromising on quality or accuracy. AM can also help you to collaborate and communicate with other engineers, designers, or customers, by sharing digital models and feedback. AM can also help you to discover new applications and markets, by creating products that are novel, useful, or valuable.

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Georgi Georgiev

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In some scenarios the ability to manufacture a transperant or see through element , may be the difference between adequate design reevaluation and pointless interactions based on partial information from DOEs. Seeing the innerworkings of your products or processes enables you to adapt the change towards the real problem.

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6 How can you get started with AM?

If you are interested in learning more about AM and the advantages it can bring, there are many resources and opportunities available. You can read books, blogs, or magazines that cover AM topics and trends; watch videos, podcasts, or webinars that showcase AM projects and experts; join online or offline communities, forums, or events that connect AM enthusiasts and professionals; take courses, workshops, or certifications to gain AM skills; or visit or contact AM service providers, makerspaces, or labs for equipment and support. With this powerful and versatile tool, you can reduce waste, increase flexibility, enhance performance, and enable innovation. Furthermore, AM can help you to learn, collaborate, and create in new and exciting ways.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

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1 What is additive manufacturing?

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1 What is additive manufacturing?

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7 Here’s what else to consider

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