Manufacturing and Supply Chain Articles

AI Software Enables Real-Time 3D Printing Quality Assessment

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers have developed artificial intelligence software for powder bed 3D printers that assesses the quality of parts in real time, without the need for expensive characterization equipment. . The software, named Peregrine,...

Aniwaa Launches New and Improved 3D Printer Comparison Platform

Launched in the summer of 2013 by two childhood friends looking to process and organize all the data of the 3D printing ecosystem , independent online platform Aniwaa simplifies the process of researching, evaluating, and purchasing 3D printers and scanners. .[button...

Aerogel – the micro structural material of the future

Behind the simple headline "Additive manufacturing of silica aerogels" - the article was published on July 20th in the renowned scientific journal "Nature" - a groundbreaking development is hidden. . Silica aerogels are light, porous foams that provide excellent...

Addressing the Risks of Additive Manufacturing

It seems a no-brainer to adopt digital supply chains, but they carry risks that are untenable if not eliminated. . For example, how do big brands seize such opportunities while maintaining part consistency and quality and protecting their intellectual property (IP) –...