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[jjsmith77]

I think Additive Industries will surpass all OEM. The reason is its forward-looking feature. Both 3DSIM and INSPECT are predictive/forward-looking.

Slide 10: "before the fact", "forward"
http://additiveworld.com/upload/file/Sigma%20Labs%20Presentation%20AI%20Mtg%2020150304_REV1.pdf

3DSIM:
http://3dsim.com/technology/

Additive's System: http://additiveindustries.com/Systems

Predictability is achieved by combining simulation and in-process quality monitoring of the core additive manufacturing process

Once the energy beam and metal powder couple to make a melt pool and a defective melt pool element is created, it's too late. We need have some way to decrease the likelihood this does not happen, hence the need for predictive technology.

All others, with their optical systems, are staring at defects AFTER it has happened.

[chef911]

i think addlab and additive industries are different entities, one a private company, one a research facility. not sure but i think so.