Why automate AM production?
Are we holding #MetalAM to higher standards than CNC machining? 🤔
Most CNC machines aren’t fully automated. So why do we expect it from #MetalAM?
It’s an interesting contradiction. In the metalworking world at Edelstahl Rosswag, automation in CNC is often optional. Manual loading, setup and inspection are still common – especially for complex parts in small quantities. Yet in #AdditiveManufacturing, automation is often treated as the holy grail – even a requirement for procurement:
But:
💲 Full automation in #MetalAM is complex and costly.
🤖 Automation expectations seem driven more by hype than industrial needs.
At Rosswag Engineering, we believe in smart workflows and integration over blind automation.
💡 With more than 80 % utilization rate on our Nikon SLM systems and intelligent planning with our MES AddiPlan, we feel prepared for future #MetalAM #Innovation – even without a fully automated production line 🚀
