CEO to Speak in Chicago on Metal Printing Processes at 3D Metal Printing Experience and Tech Tour

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3Diligent announced today it has released its Complete Guide to Metal 3D Printing: An Overview of Industry Advancement and Technologies, which provides a comprehensive source of information on current trends in metal 3D Printing and existing and emerging metal printing processes for the reader that is considering a metal printing project.

The 13-page report explores headlines on metal 3D Printing by GE and Boeing, research by 3Diligent from its own State of Professional and Industrial 3D Printing analysis and a summary of the processes, applications, pros and cons of each of the following established and emerging metal 3D Printing technologies:

Powder Bed Fusion - Laser Melting
Powder Bed Fusion - Electron Beam Melting
Infiltrated Binder Jetting
Directed Energy Deposition
Wax Print-to-Cast
Sand Print-to-Cast
Print-to-Plating
Full Sinter Binder Jetting
Sheet Lamination
Nano Particle Jetting
Extrusion Metal
3Diligent CEO Cullen Hilkene will speak next week at 3D Metal Printing Magazines 3D Metal Printing Experience and Tech Tour. Hilkene will speak on Thursday, August 17 at 9:00 am CT on "Metal Printing Processes: Tradeoffs, Applications and Emerging Technologies." The presentation will cover the different metal-printing technologies in the market, relevant tradeoffs, and common applications. Additionally, the presentation will speak to emerging technologies and how they might complement or compete with existing technologies.

The 3D Metal Printing Experience and Tech Tour will take place at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg Chicago, August 16-17, 2017, where attendees will be able to interact directly with industry experts, learn about the latest technology developments for 3D metal printing and hear case-study applications for 3D metal printing.

"Its clear that metal 3D Printing is becoming a foundational technology for the next generation of aerospace, medical and other industrial parts. However, staying on top of the latest developments to ensure youre utilizing the best technologies in market and making informed investments can be a major challenge." said Hilkene. "It is my hope that this report can provide a useful perspective on the current landscape."

For more information on 3Diligent, its capabilities, and to download the Complete Guide to Metal 3D Printing, visit http://www.3diligent.com/complete-guide-to-metal-3d-printing/.

About 3Diligent

3Diligent is an innovative rapid manufacturing services provider offering CAD/CAM-based fabrication services such as 3D Printing, CNC machining, and casting. 3Diligent launched in 2014 to provide businesses deterred by the cost and obsolescence risk of 3D printer ownership a single source for faster, more convenient, and more affordable additive manufacturing services. 3Diligent uses data science to analyze customer requests for quote (RFQs) and identify optimal solutions across its network of qualified providers. 3Diligents next-generation approach to rapid manufacturing allows customers to simplify their procurement and service providers to get more out of their capital investments. 3Diligent counts companies from Fortune 500 enterprises to startups among its customers. For more information, visit http://www.3Diligent.com/.