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PBF-LB additive manufacturing systems: Make or buy?

As contract manufacturers continue to develop proprietary laser-based powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) systems rather than procure them from the market, Shane Collins, Tech Fellow, Metal AM at Wohlers Associates, explores the technical and economic motivations.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 31 Aug 2026

PBF-LB additive manufacturing systems: Make or buy?

Welcome to the Autumn 2026 Issue

"The inspiration that 3D printing can provide is this industry’s greatest recruitment and retainment tool."

By Sam Davies

/ 31 Aug 2026

Stop me if you think you've heard this one before

How Avio Aero established itself as an additive manufacturing leader.

By Sam Davies

/ 31 Aug 2026

Stop me if you think you've heard this one before

TCT Autumn 2026 - Digital Edition

Access additive manufacturing intelligence.

By TCT Team

/ 31 Aug 2026

Application spotlight: Lufthansa Technik 3D-Printed Titanium Replacement

How Lufthansa Technik and Materialise additively manufactured a replacement roller shutter assembly latch.

By Sam Davies

/ 14 Aug 2026

Application spotlight: Lufthansa Technik 3D-Printed Titanium Replacement

Application spotlight: Boom Supersonic achieves 92% cost reduction in drill guide manufacture with FDM

How Boom Supersonic is using Stratasys FDM technology to cut costs and time in fixture manufacturing.

By Sam Davies

/ 7 Aug 2026

Application spotlight: Boom Supersonic achieves 92% cost reduction in drill guide manufacture with FDM

DEEP DIVES | Why contract manufacturers like Divergent & Seurat developed their own metal AM technology

TCT Group Content Manager Sam Davies explores the technical and economic drivers behind the development of proprietary AM tech at contract manufacturing organisations.

By Sam Davies

/ 31 Jul 2026