One of the major challenges to successful implementation of Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), or any additive manufacturing (AM) process, is design and preparation of computer models. This presentation will explore a vision to use eManufacturing techniques to develop automated design tools to use with DMLS technology. These automated tools can be used to minimize part weight and optimize part design to take full advantage of direct manufacturing processes and produce quality parts that are otherwise unattainable with conventional manufacturing techniques.

Author: David Fletcher