Siemens PLM focuses on additive manufacturing

Now that the technology industry has survived the great 3D printing hype cycle, the real changes coming from additive manufacturing are coming into focus. The major CAD manufacturers are all en-thusiastic about the potential and most have made changes to their software to accommodate 3D printing, but Siemens PLM has signaled its intention to make AM a major business in the company. Siemens is unique for a couple of reasons. The company has a well-es¬tablished factory automation business, as well as PLM/CAD. It has strong adjacent businesses such as medical equipment, wind turbines, etc. And the company has made astounding