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Post print: The dirty little secret of additive manufacturing

The Manufacturing Executive · 29 Nov 2022 · 41m · Episode 130

AI in practice: one real use of AI described

What this episode covers

Jeff Mize, CEO of PostProcess Technologies, explains why automated post-printing is the 'dirty little secret' of additive manufacturing, detailing how his company digitizes the manual support removal and surface finishing steps. He discusses the evolution of 3D printing from low-volume prototyping to high-volume production in automotive, medical, and aerospace sectors, emphasizing the need for open architecture and integration with MES systems. Mize also highlights how automation addresses labor shortages and supply chain vulnerabilities by enabling on-shoring and mass customization, while sharing insights on building a resilient startup culture.

AI in practice

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ManufacturingPostProcess Technologies automated post-printing solutionslabor reduced by 50% to 98%

The company used machine learning and data analytics to automate support removal and surface finish in additive manufacturing, reducing technician labor time by 50% to 98% compared to manual methods.

“Daniel had a vision. To digitize that tribal knowledge, leveraging data analytics, machine learning, and eventually artificial intelligence to be able to automate the 3rd step in the process.”

Jeff Mize · Hear it at 3:48

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companies scaling up

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PostProcess Technologies, Honeywell, Navteq, Climate Corporation, Monsanto, Nokia, GE, Siemens, BASF, Henkel, Stratasys, 3D Systems, NEA, Gorilla 76
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