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Over one year after the implementation of tariff measures, how have companies adjusted?
April 2, 2025, a day he called “Liberation Day”, Trump declared a national emergency regarding the national trade deficit and announced “reciprocal tariffs” on all countries not subject to other sanctions. Obviously,…
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The right moment in AM: When machine manufacturers should launch and AM users should invest
Understanding the economics and timing of innovation December 2025. I sat down for a yearly catch-up with Marina Haugg, Head of Marketing & PR at Solukon. Like many end-of-year conversations in the…
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How is the industry tackling densification challenges in additively manufactured technical ceramics?
A closer look at space and semiconductor applications Picture this: you’re at the beach with your family, proudly attempting to build the sandcastle, the kind with ambitious towers, heroic bridges, and at…
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When the technology is ready, but the system is not: Reimbursement pathways for 3D printing in Europe
There is a particular frustration that intensifies in hospital corridors, point-of-care labs, and boardrooms across Europe; the frustration of people who see potential clinical value in a 3D-printed patient-specific device and who…
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De-risking AM adoption: How Technology Readiness Levels guide industrial decisions
“We are excited to announce the launch of X material, ready to be used for highly regulated industries.” I can’t count the number of times I’ve read similar press releases, or seen…
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Is additive manufacturing the key to cutting spare part emissions in energy and maritime?
In 2007, the International Energy Agency (IEA) identified an 18–26% potential improvement in energy efficiency across manufacturing through changes to processes and industrial systems. That estimate excluded the potential contribution of new…
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In-situ monitoring vs. Post-process inspection: Complementary tools or competing technologies?
In additive manufacturing, two approaches take center stage in the quest for quality. In-situ monitoring works in real time, spotting defects and fine-tuning processes as each layer is built. Post-process inspection steps…
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How do AM software providers adapt their solutions with the rise of AI agents?
If AI was already the buzzword of last year, end-of-year predictions outside the manufacturing world hinted at the next frontier of generative AI: AI agents. Fast forward to 2025, and this prediction…
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Defining “Mass” in AM: Can 3D printer farms deliver consumer-scale production?
As the surge in entry-level 3D printer shipments tops 1 million in Q1, I can’t help but link it to the growing rise of 3D printer farms across the world. And as…
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