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Scaling L-PBF (Laser Powder Bed Fusion): How OEMs Are Transforming Manufacturing Across Industries

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AUTHOR: SHADRACH APPIAGYEI
HEAD OF DEMAND GENERATION
PUBLISHED ON: 31/01/2025
DESCRIPTION Discover how OEMs across industries are leveraging L-PBF (Laser Powder Bed Fusion) technology to drive innovation, sustainability, and productivity in manufacturing. Learn more from energy expert Fabrizio Ragusa at NCAM 2025.

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Across industries—aerospace, automotive, energy, and healthcare—OEMs are turning to Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) to revolutionize production. With L-PBF, they unlock 95% material efficiency, 50% weight reductions, and design complexities impossible with traditional manufacturing. Yet, scaling from breakthrough innovation to full-scale production comes with critical challenges.

The benefits are clear: unmatched design freedom, on-demand production, and a lower environmental footprint. But for OEMs in regulated industries, qualification and certification remain key hurdles. Process consistency is essential for scalability, and a skilled workforce is crucial for successful adoption.

To integrate L-PBF at an industrial scale, OEMs are building advanced digital manufacturing platforms that connect design, simulation, and production. AI-driven optimization, real-time process monitoring, and cloud-based collaboration ensure higher part quality, reduced lead times, and streamlined workflows.

L-PBF enables part consolidation, lattice structures, and high-performance alloys, reducing material waste and lowering CO₂ emissions by up to 80% in some applications. These advancements align with global ESG goals, positioning L-PBF as a critical technology for sustainable manufacturing.

Leading OEMs are investing in multi-laser L-PBF systems, automation, and data-driven process optimization to boost productivity and lower per-part costs. As L-PBF adoption grows, it is no longer just a prototyping tool—it is a high-volume production powerhouse shaping the future of industrial manufacturing.

How is your organization leveraging L-PBF? Find out more from our energy expert, Fabrizio Ragusa, Global Business Development Director Energy, at NCAM 2025.

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