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Frank Geyer

Frank Geyer is the product manager for additive manufacturing at the TRUMPF Inc. Laser Technology Center, 47711 Clipper Street, Plymouth, MI 48170, 734-354-9770, www.us.trumpf.com.

Articles by Frank Geyer

Additive Manufacturing: Making Sense of Laser Metal Deposition and 3D Printing

Because metal additive manufacturing processes are complex and require extensive material and process knowledge, it can be difficult for a metal fabricator to see how or when 3D printing might fit. To help make sense of it all, let’s consider the basics of additive manufacturing and 3D printing and how it all relates to metal fabrication.

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