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Comparing the application of metal-based AM and polymer-based AM for automobile part production

Additive Manufacturing (AM) or 3D Printing technologies involve various manufacturing processes that enable building objects layer by layer. It gives way to complex designs and heightened performance.  The automotive industry was among the first to use AM processes, including laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF), fused filament fabrication (FFF), and, more recently, inkjet printing and stereolithography …

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Challenges Faced In The Adoption of 3D Printing In Automotive Industry

Additive Manufacturing – Adoption of 3D Printing   A successful technology poised to change many industries is a successful technology, including the automotive industry. Many automobile companies like BMW, Ford, Porsche, Volvo and GM use 3D printing to manufacture different vehicle parts. However, the utilization of AM is far from widespread, and there are several …

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Use of Artificial Intelligence in Additive Manufacturing

It’s always fascinating to see the clashing of two industry 4.0 technologies. In the additive manufacturing industry, the use of artificial intelligence has been rife, with software developers and research institutions alike seeking to leverage the predictive power of machine learning across two primary applications. The first is process control. While industrial 3D printing has …

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