Forbes article on AM https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2018/03/28/challenges-associated-with-additive-manufacturing/#62db5d16db00
Great article by Forbes which outlines the challenges faced by the AM industry. It also demonstrates why contracts/sales/news take time. The industry is on the cusp of becoming mainstream and has an excellent growth outlook.
The paragraphs regarding certification and regulation are of particular note. ISO and ASTM announced last October that they are working jointly to develop standards. I've said it before and I'll say it again this industry is in its infancy, and the development of standards is proof of that. It also shows the underlying importance of PYR's ISO certification and tungstun free powders. The news regarding these two subjects were more for industry players than investors who likely don't appreciate the underlying importance. We want revenue and profits but that will come in time as the industry matures.
If you do enough DD on the industry you'll find companies making headway in each of the challenge area's outlines in the article.
Companies like Desktop Metals which Ford just invested 63 million into are addressing the mass production and cost aspect of AM. Stratasys is said to be releasing a new printer with details coming in April. ISO and ASTM are working on standards. TCT magazine has many articles regarding various players addressing skills gap. The testing going on by industry players, some of which are using PYR powders, will be addressing the consistency and repeatability. It takes time and you will need patience but it will come.
Its tough to know who will have the best printer, software, or method of AM but a good play is the companies who are making the feedstock.
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