In collaboration with the Tennessee Technological University (TTU), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a study addressing three of the challenges to production-ready metal 3D printing. The proposed model could eventually form a standard for 3D printed metal parts and aid additive manufacturing through the certification process – often seen as a primary barrier to progress. (Actual article link: https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/nist-addresses-metal-3d-printer-challenges-digital-thread-strategy-118409/)