Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International, announced the publication of Wohlers Report 2022. This marks the 27th consecutive year of publishing the industry-leading annual report. It provides new content and expert analysis on additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing. Research for Wohlers Report 2022 shows AM industry growth of 19.5% in 2021. This is up […]
ASTM proposed standard to describe needed properties of metal powders for AM
Materials are key to further growth in 3D printing / additive manufacturing, (3DP / AM) and metal powders are thought to be the main material that will drive…
ASTM developing standard for metal powder bed fusion quality requirements
A proposed new ASTM standard, WK46188, Practice for Metal Powder Bed Fusion to Meet Rigid Quality Requirements, describes the operation and production control of powder bed fusion machines…