The collaboration project between NAICO Malaysia and WAAM3D demonstrates the concrete integration of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) in civil engineering, with a systemic approach covering every phase of the process, from engineering to finishing. Through the MiniWAAM platform, the project develops advanced industrial capabilities, promoting the efficient production of metallic components of

3D printing is revolutionizing orthopedics with custom, biodegradable, and hybrid implants, which combine mechanical precision and porous structures to improve bone integration and reduce secondary surgeries.

3D printing is revolutionizing luxury jewelry, enabling complex shapes, reduced production times, and less waste of precious metals. Thanks to digital design and technologies like SLA and LPBF, designers can create details impossible to achieve with traditional methods, accelerating prototyping and production. Integration with lost-wax casting maintains the high quality

Implementing a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) model in the industrial sector requires a structured approach that goes beyond online sales, integrating design, production, and logistics into an end-to-end workflow. Success depends on the governance of distributed capacity, secure digital platforms, and transparency in processes. Cases like Polymaker and Juise Mobility show how DTC, if well pro

The future of industrial metal AM requires an integrated approach that connects all production processes into a single intelligent architecture, eliminating physical movements and operational delays. Winning factories do not improve individual steps, but redesign the entire workflow as a system coordinated by a common layer of intelligence, automation, and shared data.

Titanium metamaterials, thanks to their nature-inspired geometric structure realized with SLM 3D printing, absorb energy more efficiently and predictably than traditional materials. Designed to distribute stresses homogeneously, they offer a stable stress plateau during deformation, ideal for structural safety applications in the aerospace field

Investors in additive manufacturing are increasingly focusing on operational efficiency and solid business models, leaving technological speculation behind. Businesses with stable contracts, sustainable margins, and the ability to generate real value in the production chain are being rewarded.

Aibuild OS is an AI platform that unifies the engineering workflow, integrating CAD, CAE, and CAM into a single intelligent environment. It eliminates fragmentation between tools, automates complex processes with “Digital Engineers,” and generates 3D models from text or 2D inputs, reducing errors and production times.

The certification of medical devices produced with additive manufacturing requires an operational framework that integrates regulatory requirements from the design phase. This approach, called “design for certification”, reduces delays and late reviews, turning compliance into a competitive advantage. It is fundamental to qualify the 3D printing process with documented proof of rep

High-entropy refractory alloys are revolutionizing aerospace thanks to superior properties at extreme temperatures. Compared to traditional Inconel, they offer greater strength, lower weight, and better performance in applications such as combustion chambers, nozzles, and hypersonics. RCCAs, with disordered BCC structures, exceed melting and corrosion limits, opening up new possibilities for

The Additive Manufacturing Alliance, born from the union of Leading Minds and AM I Navigator, promotes the industrial integration of additive manufacturing through structured governance, standardization, and operational support.

The adoption of additive manufacturing in industry requires operational discipline, focus on defined part families, and rigorous process control. Technology alone is not enough: organizational management is needed to ensure reliability and repeatability. Winning applications are born where performance advantages outweigh complexity, such as in aerospace, medical, and tooling. Integration