What is the future of 3D printing?

Many companies that know how to design for metal 3D printing have found suitable applications and have ordered parts. But these applications are still in their infancy. read more

3D printing encompasses a wide range of additive manufacturing technologies. Each of these builds objects in successive layers that are typically about 0.1 mm thin. The methods used vary significantly, but all start with a computer aided design (CAD) model or a digital scan. read more

3D printing will definitely become more commonplace in the coming years thanks to its many benefits, including the ability to print the complete part without assembly and the ability to print complex inner structures too difficult to be machined. read more

To celebrate 5 years of reporting on the 3D printing industry, we’ve invited industry leaders and 3D printing experts to give us their perspective and predictions for the next 5 years and insight into trends in additive manufacturing. For more expert perspectives on the future of 3D printing click here. read more