Like most technologies, there is a huge wave of interest surrounding their introduction followed by a slowdown in news as users evaluate the technology and determine its usefulness through initial applications. The rate of developments through this slowdown in news often determines the staying power of the new technology. And though the news around 3D printing never slowed significantly, recent activity suggests a surge in 3D printing use across industry in the near term.
A few of these announcements I’m referring to include Alcoa’s opening of its 3D printing metal powder production facility at the Alcoa Technical Center in Pennsylvania.
