Siemens, a global leader in additive manufacturing (AM) technology, is increasing its investment in U.S.-based initiatives. The company aims to speed up the growth of the American 3D printing industry by supporting the move to large-scale, serial production.
Steve Vosmik, head of Siemens’ AM business in the United States, said the country is entering a new era of manufacturing. “We are on the threshold of a new frontier in American industry,” Vosmik stated. “Additive manufacturing will change everything—from product design to machine use to full-scale production. Siemens is excited to lead this transformation.”
To support this shift, Siemens is offering its high-end motion control systems, automation tools, digital software, and advanced technology to U.S. machine builders. These tools will help manufacturers scale up their operations. Siemens is operating these efforts from its Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub (CATCH) in Charlotte, North Carolina. The facility serves as a platform for collaboration among machine builders, users, and AM engineers.
Pushing Toward Series Production
Rajas Sukthankar, vice president of motion control at Siemens Industry Inc., noted that over 100 machine builders worldwide already use Siemens’ automation systems. “Now, it’s time to help even more customers in North America,” Sukthankar said. “We want to support their journey from operating single machines to running fully integrated AM factories.”
Siemens offers full solutions for 3D printing shops and larger production facilities. These include software for product design, digital twin simulations, and virtual manufacturing workflows. These tools also provide feedback to improve the original design before production starts. Vosmik emphasized the importance of this approach: “Our complete suite of software and motion control hardware makes Siemens a strong partner throughout the entire AM process.”
New Technologies and Industry Collaboration
Siemens is upgrading its CATCH facility with advanced metal binder jetting technology. This includes the installation of an ExOne/Desktop Metal Production System and a Meltio Robotic System. The Meltio system is equipped with Siemens’ Sinumerik RunMyRobot application, which controls the robotic path and integrates it with a CNC machine.
In addition to these technical upgrades, Siemens is forming an AM advisory board. This group will include leading experts in 3D printing from a range of industries and technical backgrounds. The board will guide Siemens as it works to meet the growing needs of the AM market.
“We are looking forward to working with this talented group,” said Vosmik. “Together, we will explore and shape the future of advanced manufacturing in America.”
