Additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, has evolved significantly since its origins in the 1980s, moving from rapid prototyping in aerospace and automotive to producing actual components for a range of industries, including medical components. Despite the common perception that AM is for one-offs, companies are now 3D metal printing for serial mass production.
However, AM still brings new challenges. From the strong expertise required to ensure the components are machinable to the limited range of biocompatible materials and the high costs of setting up production-scale AM facilities.
At the same time AM still offers significant benefits, such as the ability to:
- Create complex geometries,
- Reduce material waste,
- Decrease component weight,
- Produce bespoke medical implants with short turnaround times.
Download this whitepaper to learn how you can make the most of additive manufacturing by maximizing the benefits of efficiency and mitigating the challenges of machinability and biocombatibility.
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