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How Higher Ed Can Help Solve the Additive Manufacturing Puzzle

How Higher Ed Can Help Solve the Additive Manufacturing Puzzle

Written by David

December 24, 2019

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Additive manufacturing, more commonly called 3D printing, has long been a horizon technology, offering massive industry potential but lacking performance at scale. As noted by Forbes , however, advancements in print speed, design software and material scope have cemented the key role of additive manufacturing technology in Industry 4.0 deployments.

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The challenge?

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As 3D printing becomes both more powerful and increasingly complex, one missing piece has emerged: Companies lack skilled staff capable of leveraging this solution on demand. Solving the puzzle requires a new personnel pipeline — and higher education is the ideal starting point.

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Advances in Additive Manufacturing Create Business Opportunities First-generation 3D printing could handle simple objects but lacked speed. Second-generation solutions tackled new materials , complex constructions and reduced total output time. The coming year is primed for more additive manufacturing advancements, including: Liquid precision — As noted by Science Daily , a new jet-powered droplet […]

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