An artificial intelligence model developed by KIMS and Max Planck Institute predicts the mechanical properties of metal components produced with LPBF, analyzing pore morphology without destructive testing.

Prusa releases the CORE One CAD files under the new open-source OCL license, which allows modifications, sharing, and internal use, but prohibits direct sale without an agreement. Discover what you can concretely do with STEP and Fusion 360 files.

The real uptime of industrial 3D printers exceeds 90%, with less than 73 hours of annual downtime. Metrics such as MTBF and MTTR are essential for evaluating reliability. The difference between hobby and industry lies in construction details: robust frames, mechanical auto-leveling, and automation reduce dead times. The main causes of downtime are thermal instability, mechanical wear, and human errors.

MedCAD has obtained FDA authorization for AccuStride, a system that brings personalized surgical planning for lower limbs to 3D-printed titanium guides, with delivery in 5 days. By integrating imaging, digital design, and rapid production, it reduces operating times and complications.

Laser cladding offers an innovative and sustainable solution against corrosion, overcoming the limits of hard chrome plating. This technology deposits resistant alloys directly onto surfaces, without toxic substances such as hexavalent chromium, ensuring a strong metallurgical bond and precise control of the layer. Compared to chrome plating, it reduces the CO₂ footprint by up to 12 times and perme

The fragility of global supply chains puts the world economy at risk. Distance, logistics, and geopolitical volatility generate hidden costs. Local production and additive manufacturing are emerging as solutions to reduce risks and response times. Traditional metrics are not enough: a new approach based on resilience is needed.

ESAM, developed by ORNL and ARC Specialties, accelerates the production of large metal components up to 3x compared to traditional methods. It combines electroslag strip cladding and wire arc additive manufacturing to achieve high productivity and geometric control, with mechanical properties comparable to cast materials. Ideal for the energy sector.

3D printing makes hydrogen safer for use in transportation by eliminating joints and improving the strength of metals.

Additive manufacturing offers competitive advantages in automotive and motorsport, reducing development times and optimizing components. Technologies like SLS, binder jetting, and PBF allow on-demand production, weight reduction, and greater strength. Practical cases demonstrate the effective integration of 3D printing without disrupting existing production lines.

The German project AddMamBa transforms scrap steel into structural components for construction via 3D printing, reducing emissions and waste. Through the atomization of metal scraps into powder suitable for laser melting, brackets and connectors are obtained with performance similar to traditional components, but with lower environmental impact. The approach includes chemical control, optimization

The US Navy introduces a “material maturity” framework to certify 3D printed materials, reducing logistics lead times by 70% and integrating additive parts into the supply chain without compromising safety or reliability.

The implementation of AI in production process control requires a systemic approach that goes beyond the optimization of individual machines. To achieve significant results in additive manufacturing, it is necessary to integrate data, automation, and open standards throughout the entire production cycle. Only then can AI become the “digital nervous system” of the factory, ensuring quality,