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AM Meets AI, Robotics, & Beyond: A Conversation with Dr. Mohsen Seifi

Additive Snack · 26 Aug 2025 · 1h 05m · Episode 19

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Dr. Mohsen Seifi, Vice President of Global Advanced Manufacturing Programs at ASTM International, discusses the convergence of additive manufacturing with AI, robotics, and other emerging technologies. He details ASTM's strategic acquisition of Wohlers Associates to combine standards with market intelligence, the global adoption dynamics across Europe, Asia, and the US, and the critical role of defense sectors in driving resilience. Seifi highlights hurdles like long qualification cycles and high costs, while emphasizing that standardized data is the key to unlocking AI-driven efficiency and scaling the industry.

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ASTM International, Wohlers Associates, NIST, Relativity Space, Boeing, Airbus, America Makes, ISO
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