What´s the biggest challenge in metal additive manufacturing today?
29.10.2026
In the FatDED project, we’re pushing the boundaries of zero‑defect manufacturing and predictive fatigue design for DED‑arc components. Curious to know: What do YOU see as the top challenge? 1. Distinguishing harmless irregularities from true defects2....
Additive manufacturing opens up new possibilities for producing complex metal components while using material efficiently. FatDED aims to distinguish between process-induced imperfections that can be tolerated and those that affect component performance and...
After many months of preparation, the project FatDED held its kick-off meeting and first General Assembly. The meetings were held on October 13-14, 2025 in Berlin, Germany and hosted by project partner, Gefertec. Important first steps towards implementing a...
