Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor of the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, has released the latest installment of its Empowering Innovation Together (EIT) technology series, titled That’s 3D Printed?. This edition examines how additive manufacturing, more widely known as 3D printing, is reshaping design, engineering, and manufacturing with breakthroughs in advanced materials, artificial intelligence (AI), accelerated production cycles, and precision engineering.
Unlike conventional subtractive manufacturing, 3D printing enables the creation of highly complex geometries and intricate internal structures. Recent innovations driven by AI integration, new material development, and global supply chain challenges have accelerated its adoption. Today, its applications range from FAA-approved engine components manufactured with 3D-printable titanium to biocompatible implants such as human cartilage. For engineers, this technology offers unparalleled design flexibility, enhanced further by AI-powered design tools.
In The Tech Between Us podcast, Mark Beatty, Founder and CEO of 3D Agility, joins host Raymond Yin, Mouser’s Director of Technical Content, to discuss how 3D printing is redefining manufacturing lifecycles, equipment obsolescence strategies, and industrial workflows. Meanwhile, In Between the Tech features Stefanie Brickwede, Managing Director at Mobility goes Additive, who shares insights on material advancements, growing applications, benefits, and the challenges facing broader adoption of additive manufacturing.
“Additive manufacturing isn’t new, but its impact is accelerating,” said Yin. “With the rise of novel materials and AI, engineers can now design with greater precision and fewer limitations. This installment explores how these advancements are not only reshaping design workflows but also helping solve real-world supply chain challenges through fast, on-demand production.”
Beyond the podcasts, the EIT series offers an in-depth video, technical articles, infographics, and exclusive subscriber content. By showcasing use cases across industries, Mouser demonstrates how additive manufacturing enables innovative solutions, from localized spare parts production and customized consumer goods to agile, on-demand manufacturing that strengthens supply chains worldwide.
