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Article Published on 3/21/2023
The New Misperceptions Of AM: AM Radio #35

Tim Simpson and Peter Zelinski discuss a way additive manufacturing has advanced: The misperceptions have shifted. Knowledge of AM among manufacturers is more sophisticated now. The concerns that inform the perceptions of newcomers have therefore changed.

Article Published on 2/28/2024
4 Ways the Education and Training Challenge Is Different for Additive Manufacturing

The advance of additive manufacturing means we need more professionals educated in AM technology.

Article Published on 9/15/2020
Think Differently About Design to Realize AM's Full Benefits

Dr. Tim Simpson from Penn State University presents a layered approach to design for additive manufacturing (DFAM) during AM In-Depth, Sept. 23 at 2:30 p.m. EDT. (Add to MySpark Planner.)

Article Published on 3/12/2021
When to Use Additive Manufacturing? One Part Begins the Path

Identifying the right part to begin your AM path can demonstrate and validate the AM workflow, provide a benchmark for future work and more.

Article Published on 6/27/2024
Additive Manufacturing at NASA (Part 1): AM Radio #51

In this first episode of a two-part special on additive manufacturing at NASA, we discuss three specific 3D printed parts for upcoming missions and share observations about the organization’s approach to AM. 

Article Published on 5/7/2020
Building The Future Workforce of Additive Manufacturing

As additive manufacturing (AM) processes for metals evolve each day, educators and specialists are racing to standardize best practices across the industry. Tim Simpson—one of the leading experts in the field—has partnered with ASME to create a new framework in his Designing for AM With Metals course. 

Article Published on 8/19/2019
Video: The STL File Can Produce Surface Defects in 3D-Printed Parts

Timothy Simpson of Penn State University discusses the influence of model definition in additive manufacturing and what to do about its effects.

Article Published on 3/10/2021
Metal 3D Printed Part Should Be Flat, Has Bubble — AM: Why the Failure? #1

What should have been a straightforward application of laser powder bed fusion to make a simple component in 316L stainless steel turned into a printing fail. See why the failure happened.

News Published on 2/14/2024
Guha Manogharan Named Co-Director of Penn State’s Additive Manufacturing Center

Penn State’s Center for Innovative Materials Processing through Direct Digital Deposition is an interdisciplinary research center that works to advance additive manufacturing and materials research.

Article Published on 10/24/2018
Understanding the As-Printed Surface of a Metal 3D Printed Part

The model definition for additive manufacturing imposes inherent  challenges that impact the dimensions, tolerances and appearance that you can (or cannot) achieve on an “as built” part.

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