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Additive design may mean modifying an existing conventional design for 3D printing purposes, or starting from scratch with a true design for additive manufacturing (DFAM) mindset. Additively manufactured designs often aim for assembly consolidation and lightweighting. They are conducive to biomimicry and complex geometries that optimize negative space and are achieved through generative design or topology optimization. The initial design step considers printing processes, materials, support structures and downstream steps like depowdering and postprocessing.

Stephanie and Pete were guest lecturers at Penn State University to a graduate class in Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM). Here are some of the points we got to talk about with students.

Design is the “value multiplier” when it comes to additive manufacturing.

As part of an OverHiPP study, GRM has created software that enables users to virtually model and analyze 3D printed structures at a level of detail never seen before — an accurate digital twin can now be generated, enabling precise design decisions to be made.

Six questions can help you find value as you apply DFAM.

Why do these strategies matter in design for additive manufacturing (DFAM), and what’s the difference? A conversation with PADT’s Eric Miller explores AM and design, including its human element.

“We don’t ask for DFAM first,” says CEO. A new Boston-area additive manufacturing factory will deliver high-volume metal part production at unit costs beating conventional processes.

For viable metal AM, users must balance design for additive manufacturing (DfAM), modifying for additive manufacturing (MfAM) and cost per kilogram.

Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) is as much about finding value as it is about avoiding costs with AM. 

The technology developer and parts provider is moving beyond transactional 3D printing, in favor of holistic solutions where its AM process can have the greatest impact.

Contract manufacturer 3DEO delivers metal parts using Intelligent Layering, a binder jetting-like 3D printing process the company developed and operates internally. Here’s how it works.