In-process monitoring systems for metal additive manufacturing

August 1, 2018

As additive manufacturing (AM) enters serial production, new approaches for quality assurance are needed. For this, a range of new process monitoring systems is available. Some solutions are provided by AM system manufacturers for their own systems, whereas others are offered by third parties. This paper provides an overview of the technological principles behind these systems and explains their primary benefits in development and serial production.

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