GENOA 3DP Additive Manufacturing Simulation Tool Updated to Add Metal AM

摘要

Additive manufacturing (AM) is finding its way into nearly all industries. Its dominance in thermoplastics is growing, and it will soon become the primary method of fabrication for metal components as well. The speed of the transition for most industries embracing AM is largely driven by financial considerations, however, so technologies that can bring down costs are helping the acceleration of AM. Unsurprisingly, government-funded industries such as aerospace and defense are leading the early challenges, but big markets such as automotive, marine, power, and infrastructure are catching up thanks to new breakthroughs. One of the most important technologies accelerating AM includes simulation and testing.