The Revolution of Beam Shaping for Additive Manufacturing with Alex Kingsbury of nLIGHT

Additive manufacturing (AM) is revolutionizing industries like medicine, aerospace, and defense. To meet these sectors' stringent demands for minimal waste, precise welds, and efficient energy use, innovative solutions are essential.  To explore the diverse benefits and challenges of laser usage in additive manufacturing, Host Fabian Alefeld welcomes Alex Kingsbury, AM Market Development Manager at nLIGHT Inc. They discuss cutting-edge advancements in laser technology, productivity gains realized with beam-shaping techniques and the challenges of specializing in innovative beam-shaping laser technologies.  Comments about the show or wish to share your AM journey? Contact us at additive.snack@eos-na.com. The Additive Snack Podcast is brought to you by EOS.  Key Takeaways:  [6:04] Australian AM adoption flourished after early medical-related successes.  [10:11] Technological opportunities drove Alex’s decision to work at nLIGHT.  [14:32] How is nLIGHT distinct from other laser manufacturers?  [17:45] Advantages of laser-powered additively manufactured complex parts.  [37:50] Challenges of specializing in breakthrough laser technologies.  [47:57] Innovative future functionality of lasers in additive manufacturing. 

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Join host Fabian Alefeld and a range of guests as they discuss all things additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing news, with interviews and real-world stories to educate and entertain. Each episode, Fabian talks to AM experts, professionals in specialist fields, and 3D printing users from all walks of life to deliver a well-rounded view on the state of AM. Cut through the confusion surrounding polymer and metal additive manufacturing solutions with our digestible, down-to-earth discussions that deliver insights into common mistakes and best practice tips so you can get a clear understanding of AM — layer for layer. Whether you’re curious about 3D printing technology for the aerospace industry, a deep dive into post processing, or applications of injection molding — we leave no spare parts behind. We want to provide you with the additive insight needed to stay laser focused and leverage every opportunity 3D printing materials have to offer. Join us for an Additive Snack and we’ll help you and your business achieve growth and success through the latest developments in AM. No marketing B.S. and no product pitches. Just the education, inspiration and information you and your organization need to drive business growth, brought to you by global AM leader EOS. Get ready to feed your AM knowledge and find your path to success!