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Additive manufacturing (AM) continues to build new opportunities for moldmakers, from saving on energy and material waste, decreasing cycle times, enhancing part reliability, eliminating design constraints and a host of other advantages.
This trend is also being observed in the new software, equipment and materials offered to the industry, which is exemplified below, as well as in MoldMaking Technology’s upcoming December 2021 print/digital issue.
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For additional information covering this topic, including case studies, a directory to primary AM-related suppliers and MMT Chats focused on this topic, take a look at the “Read Next” section.
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