Understanding Additive Manufacturing Process — Lesson 2

This lesson covers the additive manufacturing process, its classifications, and the challenges it presents. It delves into the long-term game changer of additive manufacturing, its classifications, and the reasons for focusing on metal additive manufacturing. The lesson also discusses the current and future estimations of additive manufacturing in terms of market size and its applications in various sectors. It further explores the challenges and opportunities in additive manufacturing. For instance, the lesson highlights how additive manufacturing can reduce energy usage, minimize the use of coolants and pollutants, and convert digital models into physical parts in a short chain of procedures. It also discusses the potential of additive manufacturing in creating complex geometries, lightweight structures, and part consolidation.

Video Highlights

00:59 - Overview of the applications of metal additive manufacturing in various sectors
07:17 - Explanation of the role of additive manufacturing in various sectors like aerospace, medical, and automotive
14:33 - Discussion on the reasons for the extensive use of metals in additive manufacturing
22:59 - Discussion on the role of additive manufacturing in part consolidation
34:54 - Discussion on the role of additive manufacturing in repair and refurbishment

Key Takeaways

- Additive manufacturing is a game changer in the long term due to its role in sustainable manufacturing.
- It allows for the creation of complex geometries, lightweight structures, and part consolidation.
- Additive manufacturing has the potential to reduce energy usage and minimize the use of coolants and pollutants.
- The process can convert digital models into physical parts in a short chain of procedures.
- The market size for additive manufacturing is expected to grow exponentially, with a significant focus on metal additive manufacturing.