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3D printing in 2024 – an interview with Rich Garrity

With additive manufacturing continuing to increase its foothold across the production operations of companies large and small, we caught up with Rich Garrity, Chief Industrial Business Officer at Stratasys, for a look at what we can expect from the technology this year.

01/08/2024 11:12:50

1. Can you provide insight into the current trends in additive manufacturing technology?
Manufacturing leaders should recognise that additive manufacturing (AM) isn’t competing with traditional methods. Instead, it offers manufacturers an additional tool to access opportunities for efficiency gains, increased supply chain security, and reduced carbon footprints. More recently, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation has further increased these efficiency gains by improving AM precision and speed.

Manufacturing leaders should also be aware of the coming industry consolidation. This will enable faster scalability and a wider range of materials, broadening possibilities for manufacturers. The ongoing focus on expanding the range of materials is set to continue, complemented by a simultaneous push towards expanding software capabilities through the integration of AI. This will further improve the opportunities AM brings to manufacturers.

Read the full article in DPA's August 2024 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.