Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a rapidly growing disruptive technology valued at approximately $7.3 billion worldwide and growing at 21% in 2017. To date, AM has affected almost all market sectors, including automotive, aerospace, biomedical, dental, footwear, industrial, and tooling and fixtures. AM’s widespread adoption is a consequence of reduced lead times, mass customization, part consolidation, and enhanced functionality compared to traditional manufacturing processes.
The presentation will be delivered in two parts.
- First we will focus on understanding AM processes, clarifying AM process and design advantages, and presenting AM case studies.
- Then we will review University of Maine’s AM capabilities, including the Center for Additive Manufacturing of Metals (CAMM), and how CAMM is driving economic advancement in the state of Maine and beyond.
The presentation will be held in the Soderberg Lecture Hall in Jenness Hall.