Manufacturing Goes Digital

摘要

PRODUCTION-LEVEL additive manufacturing (AM) is entering the industry spotlight. In September, GE announced its intent to acquire industrial AM companies Arcam AB and SLM Solutions Group AG for $1.4 billion. Siemens also stepped up its stake in the technology by becoming a major stakeholder in Materials Solutions Ltd., a provider of AM processing and production. More companies are beginning to invest in AM because they see them as integral to their digital manufacturing plans.