How Wire-Based Additive Manufacturing Solves Common Challenges

This white paper, "Addressing Production Challenges and Go-to-Market Limitations with Established Additive Manufacturing Service Providers", examines how wire arc additive manufacturing can help large-format metal part manufacturers eliminate production bottlenecks, shorten delivery times and reduce prototype design and test cycles. The process is ideal for parts larger than a basketball and can be readily scaled to several meters. Specific advantages include: 

• Reduction in lead times from months to weeks.
• Greater design freedom and part consolidation.
• Faster prototype testing.
• Lighter weight parts and less waste.

Manufacturers often have to compromise on the speed, size, and even quality. Wire-based metal additive technology eliminates those trade-offs and delivers advantages over traditional manufacturing processes.