Manufacturing Magazine November 2024 | Page 41

NEW APPLICATIONS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
TOP 10 – 2026 PREDICTIONS

NEW APPLICATIONS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

According to market research , additive manufacturing is set to hit a global market size of US $ 83.56bn by 2030 .
Despite being around since the 1980s , the manufacturing technology is now making waves in Formula 1 . Its new regulations permit teams to utilise additive manufacturing for critical components like suspension uprights made from titanium and aluminium . This advancement allows for lighter , stronger and more complex designs , enhancing performance on the track .
We ’ ll see further innovation in 2026 .

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