Mouser Electronics Explores the 3D Printing Revolution
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the
authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial
automation products, released its latest
instalment of the Empowering Innovation Together (EIT) technology series,
entitled, That's 3D Printed? This instalment explores how the foundational
principles of 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, have advanced
to transform design, engineering, and manufacturing through novel materials,
artificial intelligence (AI), accelerated production cycles, and unparalleled
design precision.
The ingenuity of 3D printing lies
in its ability to fabricate highly complex geometries and intricate internal
structures, a feat often unachievable with conventional subtractive methods.
This capability has rapidly expanded, thanks to innovations driven by the
integration of AI and new materials, coupled with supply chain pressures.
Together, these innovations enable diverse applications, such as FAA-approved
engine components made from 3D printable titanium and human cartilage implants
made from biomaterials. For engineers, this creative flexibility represents an
unprecedented level of design freedom, further optimized with AI-powered tools.
In The Tech Between Us podcast, Mark Beatty, Founder and CEO of 3D Agility, a 3D printing solutions provider, joins host Raymond Yin, Mouser Director of Technical Content, to discuss how this technology can alter manufacturing processes and reshape equipment lifecycles and obsolescence strategies. The In Between The Tech podcast features Stefanie Brickwede, Managing Director at Mobility goes Additive, a European additive manufacturing network, who details the progression of additive manufacturing. She explores advancements in materials and the expanding scope of its applications, alongside its key advantages and the challenges for wider adoption.
"Additive manufacturing isn't
new, but its impact is accelerating," said Yin. "With the rise of
novel materials and AI, engineers can now design with greater precision and
fewer limitations. This instalment explores how these advancements are not only
reshaping design workflows but also helping solve real-world supply chain
challenges through fast, on-demand production."
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