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With advancements in 3D printing metals and the growth of mini mills in the U.S., acquiring the material to print metal products is easier and more economical than it has ever been. Most purchasers of metal use a local steel supplier and should ask whether their steel is coming from lower overhead mini mills.
As it stands, 3D printing makes up for very little of the metals industry; however, it is growing quickly and expected to be worth $10 billion by 2030. There are many advantages to 3D printing metals. These include a shorter value chain with just a 4-step process, compared to traditional steelmaking processes that take 9 steps. Low waste and design freedom are other positive attributes of 3D printing metals, which is the direct result of being able to create and improve the design of a product in CAD before printing…[more]
This article was first featured at https://ift.tt/3bMaigF on March 31, 2020 at 06:51PM by Emeka Okafor
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