Executive Interviews
Executive Interviews are one-to-one conversations that 3D Printing Media Network journalists regularly have with AM industry leaders, decision-makers, innovators and pioneers. You can find insights, opinions and analyses relative to the biggest challenges that the AM industry is facing, innovative technologies, new applications and much more. This is where you can learn about some of the biggest opportunities that AM presents, straight from those who are making them happen.
While reporting on everything that happens in the world of additive manufacturing, the 3dpbm and 3D Printing Media Network teams have had the privilege to speak with some of the professionals that are contributing to define the future of manufacturing.
If you are an AM industry executive, researcher, engineer or inventor and you would like to share your own views, announce new research and progresses, discuss challenges and opportunities, please contact our team anytime at info@3dpbm.com.
-
CECIMO: “3D printing can help in this emergency but institutions have to give clear instructions”
What can the additive manufacturing industry represent in regards to this global pandemic we are experiencing? The first ideas that come to mind are the ability to offer a solution when supply chains are interrupted, thanks to a more localized production, and greater automation, considering the restrictions on interpersonal contact…
Read More -
GE’s conscious bet on Arcam EBM is paying off
Just a few weeks ago, GE Additive made history with the maiden voyage of the Boeing 777x, with over 300 3D printed parts inside each of its two GE9x engines. About 80% of those parts are titanium alumide blades 3D printed on Arcam EBM systems. During our recent tour of…
Read More -
Nearly 18 million parts (and counting) 3D printed with HP technologies
In this month’s AM Focus we sought out to answer one big question: how far along is automotive digital mass production using 3D printing technologies. The answer is: not that far at all. In fact, it’s already here. Altogether millions of automotive parts have already been produced by 3D printing…
Read More -
SLM Solutions heads into 2020 with focus on industrialization and process parameters
Last November, the additive manufacturing industry came together for one of the—if not the—most significant global AM events of 2019, Formnext. As a whole, the event was formidable: showcasing state-of-the-art printing technologies, materials, software and more. The ability to see all these elements of the additive industry under one roof…
Read More -
How Space Foundry’s plasma-based process will disrupt 3D printed electronics
The electronics 3D printing market is still fairly niche, with only a handful of players offering a commercial solution (Nano Dimension and Optomec come to mind). This does not mean that exciting things are not happening in the wings, with various research groups and startups exploring different approaches to additively…
Read More -
90% of VDMA members are using or planning to adopt AM
Within Germany—and even Europe—the VDMA (Mechanical Engineering Industry Association) is an influential organization. With over 3,000 members, it is actually the largest industry association in Europe! In recent years, it has formed a growing focus on the additive manufacturing industry, bringing together players in 3D printer manufacturing, materials development, AM-focused research…
Read More -
MTC3, HP’s Philipp Jung explains 3D printing and digital manufacturing strategy to disrupt vertical markets
The third Munich Technology Conference on Additive Manufacturing (MTC3) recently brought together some of the leading players in the industry to discuss the state of AM and to strategize for its future. One of the key takeaways from the prolific event was that the AM industry needs to address specific…
Read More -
MTC3, Dr. Sven Hicken: “This is how we are going to focus on AM for part production in aviation, automotive and medical”
Dr. Sven Hicken joined Oerlikon a year ago, after working over 20 years first at Airbus and then in the automotive industry, at BMW, specializing in materials engineering. The move to Oerlikon, a materials and surface coatings giant, was a natural one as is his current focus on AM. During…
Read More -
MTC3, TÜV SÜD’s Holger Lindner discusses progress in standardization of AM
One of the biggest challenges to overcome in order for AM to be accepted as a production capable manufacturing process is the development of a sufficient number of sufficiently accurate standards. Developing a standard for new, digital manufacturing technology is not something that can be done overnight and requires an…
Read More -
MTC3, GE Additive’s Chris Schuppe on evolving AM from parts to system integration
GE Additive is a leading AM hardware and materials manufacturer, with the added benefit that GE is also a major AM adopter across its aviation, medical and power divisions. During MTC3 we caught up with GE Additive’s General Manager of Engineering, Chris Schuppe, to learn about the latest achievements and…
Read More