15-09-2025 | Mouser Electronics | Industrial
Mouser Electronics, Inc. has released its latest instalment of the Empowering Innovation Together (EIT) technology series, entitled, 'That's 3D Printed?' This instalment explores how the foundational principles of 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, have advanced to transform design, engineering, and manufacturing through novel materials, AI, accelerated production cycles, and unparalleled design precision.
The ingenuity of 3D printing lies in its ability to manufacture highly complex geometries and intricate internal structures, a feat often unachievable with conventional subtractive methods. This capability has rapidly grown, thanks to innovations driven by the integration of AI and new materials, as well as supply chain pressures. Together, these innovations enable diverse applications, such as FAA-approved engine components made from 3D-printable titanium and human cartilage implants made from biomaterials. For engineers, this creative flexibility represents an unprecedented level of design freedom, further optimised with AI-powered tools.
In 'The Tech Between Us' podcast, Mark Beatty, founder and CEO of 3D Agility, joins host Raymond Yin, Mouser director of Technical Content, to discuss how this technology can alter manufacturing processes and reshape equipment lifecycles and obsolescence strategies. The podcast features Stefanie Brickwede, managing director at Mobility goes Additive, a European additive manufacturing network, who details the progression of additive manufacturing. She explores advancements in materials and the expanding scope of their applications, alongside key advantages and the challenges for wider adoption.
"Additive manufacturing isn't new, but its impact is accelerating," said Yin. "With the rise of novel materials and AI, engineers can now design with greater precision and fewer limitations. This instalment explores how these advancements are not only reshaping design workflows but also helping solve real-world supply chain challenges through fast, on-demand production."
In addition to the podcast, the EIT series features in-depth videos, technical articles, topic-related infographics, and subscriber-exclusive content, exploring new materials, tools, AI applications, and updates to the engineering workflow. By exploring the diverse applications of additive manufacturing, engineers can develop innovative solutions for on-demand production, facilitate the creation of customised consumer goods, and effectively address supply chain challenges through localised and efficient spare parts manufacturing.
