NEWS 25 April 2025

Designing better with additive manufacturing

In the area of precision engineering – where tolerances are measured in microns or even nanometers – additive manufacturing (AM) offers a new level of possibility.


But the value of AM is not unlocked by printing alone. True performance at the micro- and nanoscale requires thoughtful design, clear engineering intent, and a process that can accommodate complexity without sacrificing manufacturability. In this context, Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) must evolve into something more than a mechanical exercise in material removal or stress distribution, as described in this Mikroniek article. (Image courtesy of Metamorphic)


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