Approximately 100 people attended the OH!Manufacturing 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Forum held at The Ohio History Connection, Columbus, Ohio.

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Approximately 100 people attended the OH!Manufacturing 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Forum held at The Ohio History Connection, Columbus, Ohio. They came to listen, to learn, and to discover the benefits—and sometimes struggles—of incorporating 3D/Advanced Manufacturing (AM) into a manufacturing process. Attendees heard from Honda North America Engineering, Tech International and their service provider Tangible Solutions, Venture Plastics, start-up company Chaudway Enterprises and their service provider Priority Designs, and Ohio WillowWood.

The strength of AM as it stands today, even while advances are still being made, is enough that it is already being successfully incorporated by manufacturers both large and small. Waiting too long to at least investigate, if not incorporate, the technology could mean the difference between a manufacturer remaining competitive in a tough market and quickly falling too far behind. Many manufacturers simply lack the information they need and the resources necessary to plan a course of action for the inclusion of AM into their operations.

In the past, OH!Manufacturing assisted several manufacturers by locating for them a 3D service provider who could address their specific needs for the best possible price. Aware that there was hesitation from other manufacturers when considering AM as a solution, we called upon several of our clients to share their experiences with their peers.

Bringing these companies together in one place at one time gave other manufacturers an opportunity to learn about the journey into 3D/AM from some of their own. The casual environment provided a unique opportunity to ask questions of and network with those who had already navigated the path other manufacturers are now considering.

OH!Manufacturing would like to thank all of the presenters who graciously volunteered their time to speak, as well as everyone who attended, for making this event such a great success.