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What the Wholers Report & ASTM Reveal about the Industry's Future

Additive Snack · 16 Jul 2025 · 1h 16m · Episode 16

What this episode covers

Mahdi Jamshidi and Scott Sevcik of ASTM International and the Wohlers Report discuss the evolution of additive manufacturing, highlighting the industry's shift from rapid growth to maturity. They analyze key trends such as increased defense spending in the US and Europe, the rise of specialized Chinese OEMs, and the critical role of ASTM standards in enabling supplier qualification. The conversation also covers the impact of geopolitical tariffs on supply chains and forecasts for industry growth, projecting a market size of $88-145 billion in ten years.

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companies scaling up

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Companies
ASTM International, Wohlers Associates, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, BLT, Shunwei
Products
Wohlers Report
Also
AS 9100, EU Horizon program

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