Manufacturing and Automation White Papers

This whitepaper explores how production system reliability can be improved in automated manufacturing environments by reducing maintenance-related downtime. It introduces a system-level approach to minimize MTTR and enable maintenance-free operation of critical subsystems in automotive production lines

Every 3D build preparation starts with the question: how should this part be oriented? Finding the right orientation to print metal additive manufacturing (AM) parts successfully, economically, reliably, and within specifications isn‘t always easy. But in this whitepaper, we guide you through using the right software to simplify and support the decision-making and data preparation process.

This whitepaper summarizes an LCA study by BASF and Materialise, comparing the sustainability of 3DP with traditional manufacturing processes for a product.

Integrating additive manufacturing (AM) into your existing manufacturing processes lowers the total cost of ownership of your products. But did you know you can reduce it even further? Explore three ways 3D printing can improve cost-efficiency, increase productivity, and boost engagement in your workforce through AM software and design for additive manufacturing (DfAM).

Produced by the aerospace team at Materialise, this whitepaper offers an overview of the supply chain benefits and opportunities of using AM for the manufacturing of low-criticality plastic parts.

Software plays an essential role in the metal 3D printing process. There are many software tools that enable you to speed up the learning process, reducing trial and error and build crashes.

As industries strive for greater efficiency and lower emissions, the composites sector faces a pivotal challenge: how to close the loop and embed circularity into every stage of production. This whitepaper explores how Exel Composites is leading the way—rethinking material choices, pioneering recycling partnerships, and adopting a lifecycle mindset to minimize environmental impact. Discover the realities and opportunities of sustainable composites manufacturing. Learn how innovative recycling methods, bio-based resins, and collaborative industry initiatives are shaping a more circular future. See how Exel’s practical approach is turning ambition into action, delivering durable, high-performance solutions while reducing waste and supporting climate goals. Access the free material by filling out the form below and find out how you can be part of the journey toward a more sustainable composites industry.

Authored by Kim Sjödahl, Exel’s Senior Vice President, Technology & Sustainability, the publication examines the full lifecycle of composites and highlights the sector’s reliance on virgin raw materials alongside the recycling challenges created by durable fiber-reinforced materials. Drawing on industrial-scale recycling initiatives and Exel’s own programs, it emphasizes that circularity begins with design and requires transparency and shared responsibility across the value chain.

This 40-page guide is the most authoritative introduction to date on metal binder jetting — the most promising ASTM-recognized 3D printing technology for the mass production of metal parts and products. This guide contains a comprehensive overview of high-speed 3D printing of metals without a laser. In binder jetting, an inkjet printhead — similar to those used in a paper printer — applies a liquid binder to powdered metal one layer at a time to create a desired object. Similar to parts created with Metal Injection Molding (MIM), the printed object is then sintered to high density in a furnace.