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compensation for distortion, enhanced support generation, and streamlined powder extraction processes become achievable realities with these connected workflows. The potential rewards are significant: manufacturers could see shorter lead times, improved repeatability, and greater ability to meet both regulatory and commercial requirements, which is increasingly becoming a vital advantage as government funding and expectations rise.
Empowering innovation and sustainability
As AM matures, material advancements and smart automation are opening new possibilities for sustainable, decentralized production. Lighter, optimized components reduce not only material usage but in service energy consumption, directly supporting environmental and net zero ambitions. Public investment and collaborative R & D are accelerating the shift towards integrated, data-driven AM ecosystems, breaking down silos and encouraging knowledge sharing across industries.
As digital tools continue to integrate AI, feedback loops, and cross-disciplinary expertise, engineering teams can push the boundaries of what’ s possible, while retaining control over process efficiency and product quality. The UK’ s Modern Industrial Strategy is only the latest development in this sector, and it points to a future where manufacturing leaders will be those who adeptly balance design freedom with practical manufacturability. ■
Chris Robinson www. synopsys. com
Chris Robinson is lead product manager for AM and Metal Forming at Ansys, now part of Synopsys. Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. It delivers industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. It partners closely with customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R & D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.
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