Additive/3D Printing

Top Myths of 3D Printing

Feb. 24, 2019

This gallery aims to separate AM hype from fact.

I’ve heard it many times. 3D printing can do anything: free complexity, full assembly, disruption of industry. While some of this is true, it is important to understand there is no cure-all in manufacturing. Every process has limitations, strengths, pros, and cons. The following provides excerpts from the recent article “11 Myths of Additive Manufacturing,” along with my own notes on the topic. For the full article you can check out Part 1 here, and Part 2 here.

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About the Author

Jeff Kerns | Technology Editor

Studying mechanical engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), he worked in the Polymer Research Lab. Utilizing RIT’s co-op program Jeff worked for two aerospace companies focusing on drafting, quality, and manufacturing for aerospace fasteners and metallurgy. He also studied abroad living in Dubrovnik, Croatia. After college, he became a commissioning engineer, traveling the world working on precision rotary equipment. Then he attended a few masters courses at the local college, and helped an automation company build equipment.

Growing up in Lancaster County, PA he always liked to tinker, build, and invent. He is ecstatic to be at Machine Design Magazine in New York City and looks forward to producing valuable information in the mechanical industry.

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