Summary
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Some of the most consequential work in battery manufacturing takes place where a customer will never see it: in a coating on a thin sheet of metal, in the pores that must absorb liquid, in a weld whose surface can conceal a flaw. Each is a small detail. Repeated...
Organizations face numerous challenges which must be skillfully addressed in order to achieve the desired success. Their risk exposures are based on several factors such as: size, the nature of the organization, the industry affiliation, and global footprint, among...
3D printing in aerospace is not only used to make rapid prototypes, but also production tooling, inspection fixtures, replacement parts, cabin components, and critical flight-ready parts. It is particularly valuable when manufacturers need low-volume components,...
Fraunhofer will present its behind-the-scenes research and precision engineering driving real-world battery manufacturing at The Battery Show 2026 in Detroit (Booth #4429).
Supply chain resilience requires leaders to look beyond immediate suppliers, systematically assess vulnerabilities, diversify operations, and combine skilled people with technologies such as AI to better anticipate and manage interconnected risks.
Aerospace 3D printing is moving from prototyping toward mission-critical production, enabling lighter, more complex aircraft and spacecraft components while reducing material waste, lead times, part counts, and supply-chain dependencies, though cost and certification remain key barriers.
