[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":110},["ShallowReactive",2],{"8t4_pI7oB9YcDdnclhTaizIdkD7N8fo5shqAtvuD_40":3,"article_integrating-next-generation-technology-additive-manufacturing-overview_solidworks":10,"_apollo:default":108,"_apollo:identified":109},{"mailchimpAudience":4},{"actionUrl":5,"slug":6,"locale":7,"default":8,"__typename":9},"","integrating-next-generation-technology-additive-manufacturing-overview","en","https:\u002F\u002F3ds.us3.list-manage.com\u002Fsubscribe\u002Fpost?u=ed4601044e1936748c0d2aa6b&id=e5080ff9fe&f_id=002d4de2f0","MailchimpAudience",{"posts":11},{"nodes":12,"__typename":107},[13],{"id":14,"slug":6,"title":15,"uri":16,"excerpt":17,"locale":18,"featuredImage":21,"tableOfContents":30,"content":31,"date":32,"authorJobTitle":5,"author":33,"masterings":45,"globalTags":49,"products":63,"disciplines":75,"seo":96,"__typename":106},"cG9zdDoyODYxNw==","Integrating Next-Generation Technology: Additive Manufacturing Overview","\u002Fproducts\u002Fsolidworks\u002Fintegrating-next-generation-technology-additive-manufacturing-overview","\u003Cp>Part 1 of the Designer to Analyst Process Series covering Next Generation…\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"locale":19,"__typename":20},"en_US","Locale",{"node":22,"__typename":29},{"large":23,"__typename":24,"medium_large":25,"thumbnail":26,"srcSet":27,"sizes":28},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fscreen1_overview.jpg.webp","MediaItem","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fscreen1_overview-768x431.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fscreen1_overview-150x150.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fscreen1_overview.jpg.webp 855w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fscreen1_overview-300x168.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fscreen1_overview-768x431.jpg.webp 768w","(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",[],"\u003Cp>Additive Manufacturing (AM) has been in existence since the 1980’s. In its earliest form, the technology was limited to mostly prototyping applications. Today, however, industrial manufacturers across the globe, from aerospace to education, are adopting AM as a viable means to influence every stage of the product lifecycle. Gone are the days were AM was used for proof of concept verification tool. With the advancement in process technology, materials technology and, 3D printing machines, AM is fast becoming a viable consideration to replace traditional manufacturing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"855\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fscreen1_overview.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28619\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fscreen1_overview.jpg.webp 855w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fscreen1_overview-300x168.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fscreen1_overview-768x431.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>AM’s value truly lies in looking beyond initial costs and manufacturing. Some fundamental questions, such as these below, need to be addressed to fully realize the potential benefits of AM:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>       Does it provide better product performance?\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>       What does it mean to the end customer?\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>       How does it affect the supply chain through reduced inventory and on-demand manufacturing?\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>As more and more industries begin to adopt AM, key elements of the traditional manufacturing processes are being transformed, beginning with the basics of how parts are designed. Watch the short video below to get an overview of AM, key application areas and how design freedom comes with design constraints.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv class=\"ds-video\">\u003Ca data-3ds-videoplayer=\"modal\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=06MwGeK5x_E\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan class=\"ImageCover Border Block\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\u002F\u002Fimg.youtube.com\u002Fvi\u002F06MwGeK5x_E\u002Fhqdefault.jpg); width:100%; height: 100%;\">\u003Cspan class=\"Btn--circle isCenter\">\u003Ci class=\"Icon Icon--playBig\">\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cp>Fast and seamless 3D printing begins with solid 3D models. In Part 2 of this series, we will explore some of the best practices in SOLIDWORKS for 3D printing. 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