What the Wholers Report & ASTM Reveal about the Industry's Future

Additive Snack

In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld is joined by Mahdi Jamshid and Scott Sevcik of the ASTM Additive Manufacturing Community to discuss significant trends and insights within the additive manufacturing industry. They delve into the history and evolution of the Wohlers Report, various advancements in different sectors like defense and consumer products, and the impact of geopolitical factors such as trade policies on the industry. The discussion also covers the maturity of additive manufacturing, the role of standards and certifications provided by ASTM, and future growth projections. Mahdi and Scott offer a comprehensive view of how the industry has evolved and what to expect in the coming years.

01:47 History and Evolution of Wohlers Report

02:54 Wohler Report's Acquisition and Transformation

06:35 Consulting and Advisory Services

13:46 Emerging Trends in Additive Manufacturing

30:28 Challenges and Slowdowns in the Industry

38:01 Scalability in Hardware vs. Software Investments

39:07 Impact of Politics and Trade Policies on Additive Manufacturing

39:55 Complexities and Uncertainties in Global Supply Chains

46:18 European Union's Defense Spending and Additive Manufacturing

52:50 Role of Standards in Additive Manufacturing

01:02:44 Future Trends and Industry Growth Projections

01:14:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts