ABS Guides Industry on the Use of Additive Manufacturing
ABS Committed to Supporting Safe, Efficient and Sustainable Adoption of 3D Printing in Maritime(HOUSTON) ABS has published comprehensive guidance on the application of Additive Manufacturing (AM) in the marine and offshore industries. The ABS Guide for Additive Manufacturing focuses on two main categories of metal AM processes: Powder Bed Fusion and Directed Energy Deposition. The Guide defines the ABS approval and certification process for AM facilities and AM parts by providing standards for AM design, feedstock material, building processes, inspection and testing. The Guide includes a