Aluminum 3D Printing Technology: Opportunities and Challenges of Mold-Free Manufacturing

Introduction Aluminum castings are an indispensable element in the Japanese manufacturing sector, particularly within the automotive and industrial machinery industries. However, traditional manufacturing methods reliant on “molds” are beginning to reach their limits in the face of recent challenges, such as the shift toward high-mix, low-volume production, the need for shorter prototyping periods, and the […]