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The Metadata Challenge

In addition to the ASSESS effort, other organizations are working on ways to improve or standardize metadata structures for simulation.

Fraunhofer Spinout amsight Updates Website

March 31, 2026 · The new site is built to help move toward a digital quality backbone that connects powder, process, and inspection data across entire AM fleets.

The Metadata Challenge

November 14, 2025 · In addition to the ASSESS effort, other organizations are working on ways to improve or standardize metadata structures for simulation.

Companies Deliver 3D-Printed Die Casting Tool Insert to Toyota Europe

September 30, 2025 · A conformally cooled insert was produced using Fraunhofer ILT's gantry-type, LPBF machine with MacLean-Fogg's L-40 tool steel powder.

Fraunhofer Gives Nod to Dimensionics AM Density Determination

August 18, 2023 · IAPT benchmarking report notes benefits of automated density determination process.

Fraunhofer ILT and 6K Additive Announce Partnership

November 10, 2022 · Goal is to create a comprehensive lifecycle assessment for additive manufacturing.

Editor’s Picks: July 28-August 3, 2022

August 3, 2022 · One of the picks will be chosen as DE’s Editor’s Pick of the Week.

Companies Develop Sand Binder Jetting 3D Printer for Offshore Wind Turbines

September 21, 2021 · 3D printing provides flexibility to produce large turbine components near offshore wind projects, companies say.

Editor’s Picks: Feb. 25-Mar. 3, 2021

March 5, 2021 · One of the picks will be chosen as DE’s Editor’s Pick of the Week.

Fraunhofer IGD Develops Automated Robotic Arm

February 26, 2021 · The mobile scanner CultArm3D delivers 3D models of exhibits of various sizes at the push of a button, according to Fraunhofer.

Data Takes Center Stage at Hannover Messe Industrial Trade Show

May 1, 2018 · The annual Hannover Messe is one of the world’s largest engineering and manufacturing industrial trade shows.

CENIT CAD Tools Enable AM-Based Bionic Aircraft Design

March 15, 2018 · The Bionic Aircraft project is designed to minimize resource use across the complete aircraft life-cycle. Consortium members from six European countries are applying 3D printing to the challenge.

7 First Steps to Design for Additive Manufacturing

January 2, 2018 · Design for additive manufacturing looks at the bare-bones function of a part and how to produce it via additive manufacturing.

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