If you were at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE (International Fluid Power Exposition) 2017, you may have seen the unveiling of the world’s first 3D-printed excavator at the event’s inaugural Tech Experience.
It was more than just an attention-getter.
3D printing has slowly but surely developed into a disruptive technology poised to have far-reaching effects on the equipment industry.
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) was part of the team effort that developed that 3D-printed excavator. AEM relays three things to keep in mind when looking at 3D printing and its potential for equipment manufacturing.
GROWING AND EVOLVING
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