What the Wholers Report & ASTM Reveal about the Industry's Future
Description
In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld is joined by Mahdi Jamshid and Scott Sevcik of the ASTM Additive Manufacturing Community to discuss significant trends and insights within the additive manufacturing industry. They delve into the history and evolution of the Wohlers Report, various advancements in different sectors like defense and consumer products, and the impact of geopolitical factors such as trade policies on the industry. The discussion also covers the maturity of additive manufacturing, the role of standards and certifications provided by ASTM, and future growth projections. Mahdi and Scott offer a comprehensive view of how the industry has evolved and what to expect in the coming years.
01:47 History and Evolution of Wohlers Report
02:54 Wohler Report's Acquisition and Transformation
06:35 Consulting and Advisory Services
13:46 Emerging Trends in Additive Manufacturing
30:28 Challenges and Slowdowns in the Industry
38:01 Scalability in Hardware vs. Software Investments
39:07 Impact of Politics and Trade Policies on Additive Manufacturing
39:55 Complexities and Uncertainties in Global Supply Chains
46:18 European Union's Defense Spending and Additive Manufacturing
52:50 Role of Standards in Additive Manufacturing
01:02:44 Future Trends and Industry Growth Projections
01:14:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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