Why 3d printing needs to be on the business executive agenda now. Pdf this study is on additive manufacturing, also known as 3d printing. Articles and other publications 3d printing wohlers. Send inquiries to wohlers associates or phone 9702250086. It brings to light the changing range of am technologies, markets. Pdf current and future business models for 3d printing. Overview, impacts, and the federal role august 2, 2019 congressional research service r45852. To order one or more reports, please complete the order form. Wohlers report 20 isbn 0975442996 is available as a color pdf. The document chronicles the history of additive manufacturing am and 3d printing, beginning with the initial commercialization of stereolithography in 1987 to may 2012. Developments from may 2012 to may 20 are available in the complete 297page version of the report.
Overview, impacts, and the federal role threedimensional 3d printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a highly flexible manufacturing process that has been used in product development. Wohlers report 20 covers all aspects of 3d printing, including its history, applications, processes, manufacturers, and materials. Wohlers associates 2019 state of 3d printing report published. In this report both terms, 3d printing and additive manufacturing, are used and. Order today and receive the option of purchasing the 2014 edition for half price. Wohlers report 20 executive summarycopyright 20 4 wohlers associates, inc. Pdf on oct 10, 2017, mika salmi and others published current and future. The independent consulting firm provides technical, market, and strategic advice on the new developments and trends in rapid product development, additive manufacturing, and 3d printing. This edition marks the report s 18th consecutive year of publication. The 2019 edition of the wohlers report shows a similar tale. The following quotes, technopolis group 20 and technopolis group 20 give a good. Congressional research service summary 3d printing.
More broadly, federal support for additive manufacturing has been provided. Significant advances in additive manufacturing am technologies, commonly known as 3d printing, over the past. Additive manufacturing and 3d printing state of the industry 2016. Wohlers associates has released the latest edition of the wohlers report, the companys annual indepth analysis of additive manufacturing and 3d printing on a global scale wohlers report 20 covers all aspects of the burgeoning industry, including its history. The 297page report was written for executive and engineering management, product developers, service providers, researchers, educators, analysts, the investment community, and. Additive manudacturing and 3d printing state of the industry. This edition marks the 18th consecutive year of its publication. Wohlers report 2014 offers analysis, trends, and forecasts on 3d printing, additive.
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