Metals-Based Additive Manufacturing: Metrology Needs and Standardization Efforts

Published

April 16, 2014

Author(s)

John A. Slotwinski, Shawn P. Moylan

Abstract

In recent years additive manufacturing (AM) has received significant visibility, both in the popular media as well as in scientific journals, and niche successes have contributed to the fervor that makes up an inspiring future vision for additive manufacturing. However, there remain significant technical challenges that first must be overcome if this vision is to be fully realized. This paper summarizes the key metrology-based technical challenges that are preventing metals-based additive manufacturing processes from being more pervasive, and describe current standardization efforts that are underway to address these challenges.

Proceedings Title

Proceedings of the 2014 ASPE Spring Topical Meeting--Dimensional Accuracy and Surface Finish in Additive Manufacturing

Volume

57

Conference Dates

April 14-16, 2014

Conference Location

Berkely, CA

Pub Type

Conferences

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Keywords

Additive manufacturing, ASTM, ISO, Powder Bed Fusion

Citation

Slotwinski, J. and Moylan, S. (2014), Metals-Based Additive Manufacturing: Metrology Needs and Standardization Efforts, Proceedings of the 2014 ASPE Spring Topical Meeting--Dimensional Accuracy and Surface Finish in Additive Manufacturing, Berkely, CA, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=915852 (Accessed October 14, 2025)