Aluminum Giant, Alcoa, Turns to 3D Printing

Alcoa is the latest company to announce a move toward additive manufacturing. At its annual investor day on Tuesday, the new intentions were stated, as 3D printing is expected to come into play for -- among other uses -- the manufacture of jet engine components. Additive manufacturing can cut production time in half and reduce costs by 25%, leading Alcoa eager to explore the possibilities. Read more in the full article: http://3dprint.com/23383/alcoa-announces-3d-printing/ ‎

Let's hear your thoughts on this story. Will 3D printing eventually make its way into almost every major manufacturer out there?


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