In-process inspection based on calibrated measurements is revolutionizing quality control in metal 3D printing, replacing expensive post-production checks with precise, proactive monitoring during the process. Technologies like structured light fringe projection allow for real-time measurement of critical parameters such as layer thickness and surface roughness, mi

Industrial additive manufacturing today combines speed and precision thanks to advanced technologies such as multi-laser, AI and automated post-processing. Systems like SSLM and TVAM drastically reduce production times while maintaining high quality. High-performance materials – technical polymers, metal alloys and composites – expand applications. Automation in vapor smoothing and depowdering m

3D printing surpasses traditional manufacturing in terms of production times, quality, and internal defects. An EPRI project shows how convergent manufacturing reduces times from 30 months to 3 months, maintaining or improving mechanical properties. Additive manufacturing offers significant advantages for highly regulated sectors, thanks to fewer defects, more precise controls, and reduced

The advanced metal industry is evolving towards integrated production systems, where every stage of production collaborates in real time. Overcoming the traditional model of isolated departments, a connected architecture emerges that unifies additive, machining, heat treatment, and inspection. This approach reduces inefficiencies, improves stability and productivity, and enables a rapid response p

Industrial 3D printing can reduce environmental impact, but it requires strategic choices on materials, energy efficiency and life cycle management. Although it offers advantages such as less waste and simplification of the supply chain, the real benefit depends on sustainable feedstocks, efficient processes and recovery policies. Studies show that the use of recycled material and energy sources

The article presents an operational plan to integrate innovations in mechanical testing and quality assurance in the advanced industry, particularly in metal additive production. The importance of qualifying feedstock, machinery, and production processes from the initial stages is emphasized to ensure reliability, traceability, and compliance in critical sectors such as aerospace and defense. Ve

Plastometrex's MultiScale technology revolutionizes non-destructive testing through microscale mechanical analysis. It enables the characterization of thin or complex components, with thicknesses up to 0.75 mm, without damaging them. Using indenters of different sizes and a spacing of 1.5 mm, it generates high-resolution maps of mechanical properties, revealing local variations invisible to the

Industrial adoption of 3D printing in non-traditional sectors, such as automation, robotics, and energy infrastructure, is growing thanks to structured operational plans. By integrating digital design, simulations, and rapid production, companies like Boston Dynamics and Siemens are optimizing products and processes, reducing costs, times, and the number of components.

The integration between additive manufacturing and digital twin is revolutionizing the industry, enabling the transformation of virtual models into optimized physical components. This synergy reduces development times and costs, improves production efficiency, and allows for continuous innovation in sectors such as aerospace and energy.

Practical guide to transforming the metal factory into a single intelligent system: waste-free layout, shared data, AI that orchestrates additive, CNC, furnaces, and real-time quality control.

3D scanning transforms real objects into editable and printable digital models, accelerating reverse engineering and production with precision up to 50 µm.

AI transforms metal 3D printing from prototyping to serial production: real-time control, early defect detection, reduced costs and waste. Precision Additive launches ultra-fast LPBF platform, paving the way for critical aerospace and energy components.