Additive manufacturing (or 3D printing) performs well in prototyping, where speed and flexibility outweigh cost and throughput constraints. Problems begin when those same designs move into production.

Additive manufacturing has emerged as a collection of disruptive technologies for fabricating parts with complex geometries and site-specific microstructures. It has been even shown that their ...

Back in 2022, I wrote about the triple threat of additive, agility and automation—three forces that were already reshaping manufacturing and product development. Fast forward to 2025, and these trends ...

Historically, the evolution of aerospace materials processing has been driven by the unyielding quest for lighter, stronger, and more durable materials. From the initial days of wood and fabric in ...

Thought LeadersProf. Bo ChenProfessor in MaterialsUniversity of Southampton Prof. Bo Chen, a Professor in Materials at the University of Southampton, UK, focuses on the structural integrity and ...