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Industrial 3D printer OEMEssentiumhas released the results of its latest survey of the additive manufacturing sector at theFormnext贸易展览会。
As well as finding that the technology is proving more reliable and increasingly allowing users to gain a competitive advantage, the research uncovered some of the core benefits that drove contributors’ 3D printing adoption. Of those surveyed, 43% praised 3D printing’s ability to accelerate their product’s time to market, while issues like print speed, cost and part performance also cropped up in the results.
高速挤压技术
迄今为止，Essentium的业务主要围绕其专有的高速挤压（HSE）技术旋转。旨在帮助克服成本，耐用性和速度限制，以防止3D打印按大规模打印，该公司的流程现在已以典型的形式推向市场。HSE 240 HT,HSE 180andHSE 280i HT系统。
With a build volume of 695 x 500 x 600 mm, the latter is the largest in Essentium’s range. The machine is marketed as the first 3D printer with ‘true independent dual extruders’ (IDEX), as each head is fully independent on both the X and Y-axis. Thanks to its non-slip, high-torque extrusion system and all-linear servo motors, the HSE 280i HT is also said to effectively facilitate printing with precision at pace.
Earlier this year, however, it was revealed that the company is changing direction somewhat, with anEssentiumblue laser 3D printer据报道。甲型肝炎病毒ing licensed努布鲁’s blue laser technology, the firm is now developing a Directed Energy Deposition (DED) system, capable of addressing the demanding automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors.
Essentium的第五届年度报告
尽管Essentium尚未全面发布其第五届年度调查的结果，但它发布了摘录，可为3D打印中当前的状况提供有趣的见解。Essentium的标题数据显示，在去年接受大型添加剂制造业的使用中，有81％的人翻了一番以上，而88％的人表示他们现在转向混合雷电竞充值动力制造业。
“加法制造时,narr雷电竞充值ative has often focused on pitching additive against traditional manufacturing,” said Blake Teipel, CEO of Essentium. “This survey supports our vision of incorporating AM into the factory floor, enabling manufacturers of all sizes to compete in the global marketplace with next-gen technology. Hybrid represents the future of manufacturing, and to maintain competitive advantage, manufacturers need to jump in now to get ahead.”
在绩效方面，有96％的受访者表示，与五年前相比，3D打印“极其可靠”，其中57％的人说这为他们提供了市场上的竞争优势。结果还表明，有74％的人认为这项技术已从原型发展到工具和制造援助生产，而44％的人已经开始在全部生产运行中部署它。
While reducing products’ time to market was found to be the main driver for manufacturers’ 3D printing adoption, 37% also cited improved part performance as a key factor. Other reasons that cropped up in the results included the potential cost savings unlocked by the technology, and the desire to in-source in order to avoid supply chain issues.
更广泛地说，有89％的受访者表示，他们希望在未来五年内大规模的3D印刷在整个行业中增长，但是32％的高管采访同意，将需要实质性创新才能实现这一目标。
根据Essentium的说法，它正在努力通过与像US Air Forceto certify that its materials allow for uniform, repeatable and reliable part production. The firm’s High Speed Extrusion (HSE) technology is also open-material, broadening users’ pool of accessible feedstocks, while it continues to work towards improving its agility and cost-per-part.
尽管Essentium强调了该研究的最新报告的独立性，但毫无疑问，这项研究被委托展示了其技术的市场如何增长。也就是说，这远非唯一采用这种方法的3D打印制造商。例如，去年，Protolabs’ Decision Time survey发现对石油和天然气的按需生产的食欲日益增长。
在行业的其他地方，Wohlers Associatescommissions its own study into 3D printing trends every year. The2022 Wohlers Report发现添加剂生雷电竞充值产受益于Covid-19限制的缩减，该行业在2021年增长了19.5％，显着增加了2020年增长的7.5％。
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Featured image shows Essentium’s HSE 180-S 3D printer. Photo via Essentium.
