In the Design News webinar Does 3D Printing Bolster Manufacturing? experts from leading 3D printing companies explored the potential of using 3D printing as a means of mass production. The panel discussion featured Marty McGough, COO at 3DEO; Dr. Robin Stamp, director, solutions engineering, Velo3D; Preston Souza, additive manufacturing product manager at igus inc.; Michael Currie, chief product officer, Nexa3D; and moderator Daphne Allen, editor of Design News.
McGough, Stamp, Souza, and Currie answered a few questions for Design News after the event. Please click through our slideshow to read all the answers. To watch the webinar on demand for even more insights and discussion, please register here.
- What can you tell us about the evolution of additive manufacturing?
- When we look at 3D printing as a bona fide manufacturing method—and not just for prototyping—how do material properties play into that, specifically when we think about control and repeatability?
- What are some production advantages 3D printing provides in comparison to traditional production methods?
- What qualities in additive manufacturing materials support production use?
- What resin 3D printing materials are suitable for functional end-use parts?
- Are eco-friendly 3D printing polymers on the rise? Are there more developments on the powder, resin, or filament side?
- Are you able to print tooling with resin materials? How strong is the tool?
- When we think about the capabilities of metal 3D printing, can you tell us more about dimensional accuracy and repeatability of performance, and how it unlocks new solutions, spaces, and faster scale up?
- Why would you consider an online print service vs. in-house 3D printing?
- How do you see 3D printing evolving within different markets, especially in next few years?
