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Something to Add 06
News 08
Technology Review 37
Ad Index 39
Check This Out 40
Industry Spotlight 19
Tech Trends 20
MFG Advocate 22
FEATURES
May 2016 Vol. 5 No. 2
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ABOUT THE COVER: Caterpillar just opened a new
Additive Manufacturing Factory near its Peoria, Illinois,
headquarters. Expecting AM to be an option for produc-
tion in the future, the company is getting ready today
by exploring AM's use in applications including service
parts. Read more in the story on page 26.
26 Caterpillar Lays the Groundwork
A new Additive Manufacturing Factory focuses on aftermarket
parts today in preparation for production parts in the future.
By Peter Zelinski
30 Knee Surgery's Next Step
Additive manufacturing made it possible to produce a medical
tool that ofers surgeons better control during ACL repair or
replacement surgery.
By Christina Fuges
32 The Long View on Additive
What is the way forward for an independent manufacturer
ofering AM?
By Peter Zelinski
36 Three Things to Watch in AM
Discussion at a local meeting surfaced three challenges of
additive manufacturing that OEMs, users and others are
watching with interest.
By Stephanie Hendrixson
12 Taking Shape
• Arcam CEO Speaks of Promise and Progress
in Aerospace and Orthopedic Industries
• Additive Manufacturing Competency Center
Open for Training
• Expanding Horizons with Rapid Tooling
• R&D; Project Demonstrates Metal AM
for Mold Tooling Makers