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With Industry 4.0 in full swing, additive manufacturing is becoming more popular and disruptive in a number of industries, and aerospace is no exception. Compared to other industries, aerospace is one area that focuses on low-volume production of systems that incorporate complex mechanical and electronic components.

If you say the phrase “3D printing” to most people, it conjures images of depositing spools of plastic using a machine that looks nothing like a desktop printer. The technology is about 30 years old, but the systems and range of useful materials have gradually expanded over time.

Driverless cars, the Internet of Things, and smart devices are all the rage today, but there are still many challenges to overcome before these technologies give way to truly futuristic transportation and autonomous vehicles.

With Industry 4.0 in full swing, more manufacturers in a variety of industries are considering complementing their capabilities with additive manufacturing. If you’re thinking about participating in this new paradigm, you’ll need to know the primary additive manufacturing cost drivers. Let’s examine the four primary drivers of production costs associated with additive manufacturing.

Ever since its introduction in the 1980s, additive manufacturing has steadily become a more prominent method for producing a variety of increasingly complex and demanding prototypes, as well as finished components and products. All it takes is a CAD model and a modest investment in equipment, and even college students can start prototyping from their...

Antennas come in all shapes and sizes. They can also be engineered to emit unique radiation patterns, in multiple bands, and at many different frequencies. If you need to include a directional antenna on your next PCB, and you aren’t satisfied with the availability of prepackaged components, you might consider printing your own antenna directly...

The latest and greatest evolution in modern manufacturing is additive manufacturing. In contrast to subtractive manufacturing, where system parts are built by removing material from a workpiece, additive manufacturing is used to build up a product layer-by-layer using 3D printing technology. This offers researchers, hardware startups, and established manufacturers many advantages, particularly for designing and...

Industry 4.0 is upon us, and it’s about so much more than just automation and unique manufacturing methods. Indeed, manufacturers generate significantly more data than most realize. However, the most successful manufacturers will capture this data in real time and leverage it to improve quality, ensure worker safety, forecast maintenance, manage supply chain risks, and...