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Mass manufacturing has made modern life possible for people around the globe. The need to quickly manufacture products in high volumes is not going to change any time soon, but the traditional production environment is not suitable for high-mix, low-volume manufacturing of complex products. This is especially true for a number of plastic and mechanical...

Consumers have come to expect periodic releases of ever-more advanced electronics. From smartphones to smart home systems and wearables, new consumer products require significant evaluation and testing before they hit the market. Before moving to mass manufacturing, these new products require rigorous testing for quality, functionality, and user experience.

Additive manufacturing systems are already forcing systems designers, manufacturers, and scientists to rethink how they create new systems and develop advanced materials for futuristic products. The medical implant and wearable fields are no exception. What use to be confined to dental models and other body models has now expanded to devices like hearing aids, orthopedic...

Any company that intends to produce new products at scale will need to weigh the costs of purchasing or upgrading manufacturing assets. The same applies to additive manufacturing systems, which carry a similar set of costs. However, the cost drivers in 3D printing systems are unique and will influence the decision to complement or replace...