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Industrial additive manufacturing resources for engineers and procurement professionals

Industrial AM Guides

In-depth technical guides for professionals evaluating and implementing additive manufacturing solutions.

Coming Soon: We're developing comprehensive guides on WAAM technology, AM process selection, and procurement considerations. Check back soon or learn about our roadmap.

Planned Guides

Technology Guides
  • Complete Guide to Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) - Process fundamentals, applications, suppliers, and implementation considerations
  • WAAM vs Powder Bed Fusion: When to Use Which - Decision framework for technology selection
  • Metal AM Materials Guide - Properties, applications, and sourcing for titanium, steel, aluminum, and exotic alloys
  • Understanding AM Certifications - Lloyd's Register, DNV, Bureau Veritas, AS9100, NADCAP
Procurement Guides
  • AM for Defense Procurement - Navigating ITAR, qualification, and supplier selection
  • Evaluating AM Service Bureaus - Capability assessment framework
  • AM ROI Calculator Guide - When does AM make financial sense?
  • AM vs Traditional Manufacturing - Casting, forging, and machining comparison
Industry-Specific Guides
  • AM for Maritime/Shipbuilding - Propellers, valves, fittings, and structural components
  • AM for Aerospace - Certification pathways, material specifications, and case studies
  • AM for Oil & Gas - Pressure vessels, pipework, and remote location manufacturing

In the meantime, explore our AM Glossary for terminology reference.